dataTable
| ID |
private |
picture |
library |
NAME |
AGO |
AGR |
CHD |
CUL |
DIS |
EDU |
EVN |
EXP |
FND |
HMD |
HCN |
MDA |
POL |
SBS |
SSP |
SPO |
TEC |
TEX |
WOM |
RUR |
URB |
LNK |
description |
uses volunteers |
spanish level |
minimum volunteer time |
volunteer terms |
needed |
available resources |
regular events |
email |
email 2 |
phone |
phone 2 |
address |
website |
director title |
director firstname |
director othernames |
contacts |
general information |
updated by |
updated date |
Contacted |
372 |
0 |
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0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
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02/08/2002 |
|
| 110 |
0 |
|
Mayan
Women Gain Control |
ACACE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Micro-credit organization geared to finance small business proposals of rural women. |
No |
0 |
0 |
|
Funding to provide loans. |
Loans to small, women-run businesses. Accounting and self-esteem workshops. |
|
erinmac50@hotmail.com, nangana1@yahoo.com |
|
761-6764 |
|
Centro Cultural
11a Calle 13a-41 Zona 1 |
|
Ms |
Erin |
McLachlen |
Mario |
Founded in 1998, ACACE aims to provide small, low-interest loans and educational support to rural entrepenurial women's collectives. One of the smaller and more radical of the micro-credit. Most of the projects funded are collective agricultural projects within a given community.
Developed in 1998 with an Australian Hugh Kinimonth and Erin McLachlan we have given six groups loans, 70 in total. All loans are accompanied by a yeasr long training program in self-esteem, gender equality, leadership and accounting. The loan term is 12 months with a 2% interest monthly. Also known as SDGE. |
chris |
01/11/2001 |
yes |
| 378 |
0 |
|
|
ADIPSA Asociación de Desarrollo Integral Progresista de San Agustín Acasaguastlán |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Organization of efforts to promote the economic and social development of the communities in the municipality of San Agustín, located in the Sierra de las Minas mountains in northeastern Guatemala |
Yes |
1 |
30 |
Volunteers interested in any of the project areas listed above are encouraged to contact us. Particular assistance in writing documentation and correspondence in English is needed for the Eco-tourism and Commercialization projects.
Working with ADIPSA is a terrific opportunity to learn about the many challenges facing agricultural communities in Guatemala and the cooperative efforts being made on various levels for positive social change. Whether your interest is in the agricultural, commercialization, or education projects of ADIPSA, you will be able to contribute your own ideas and perspective to the work. If you are interested in such an exchange and working with us, we would be happy to hear from you. When writing (en español, por favor), please include a little information about yourself and to which area of our work you think your efforts could most effectively be applied. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have as well. |
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adipsa@intelnet.net.gt |
|
936-0546 |
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Barrio San Sebastián,
San Agustín Ac., El Progreso, Guatemala, C.A. |
|
Sr |
Hugo |
Albizures |
Hugo Albizures |
Founded in May 1994. ADIPSA is non-profit, non-partisan, and has no religious affiliation.
An eighteen-member team fulfills project development and implementation in addition to organizational administration.
ADIPSA has collaborated on various projects with Oxfam Intermón, Helvetas Guatemala, and the Canadian Embassy in Guatemala, among others. In addition, we are members of the Unión de Agricultores Minifundistas de Guatemala (UAM).
There are four program areas in the structure of the Association:
· Administration and Credit
· Education
· Commercialization
· Agro-Ecology
Current projects include:
· Eco-tourism
· Equitable commercialization of agricultural products (primarily coffee)
· Alternative formal education
· Forestation project for the diversification of shade cover used in growing coffee. |
silvia |
16/10/2002 |
mail from vol peter |
| 4 |
0 |
 |
|
ADP Asociación Pro-Agua del Pueblo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Community development through public health education and the implementation of drinking water supplies. |
Yes |
2 |
7 |
Letter or email of application to the director in Spanish; Architects and technical engineers related to water supply, Computer specialists and programmers, Health instructors, Social workers. |
|
Accommodation possible |
|
aguapueblo@c.net.gt |
|
761-3093 |
761-3094/5 |
18 Calle 7-41 Zona 5
Las Rosas, Cantón Xejul |
www.intworkshop.com/agua_del_pueblo |
Sr |
Hugo |
Ixcaragua |
|
Founded in 1972. In its 20 year existence ADP has created over 600 potable water projects, installed over 25,000 latrines and has benefited a population of over 200,000 people with donations from national and international organizations. Also has offices in Poptún/Petén and Cobán Alta Verapaz. |
silvia |
20/11/2001 |
Ing. Armando Tzul Morales |
| 12 |
0 |
|
|
AEM Asociación de Escritores Maya |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Provides library of Mayan culture and general information, public service radio station in Mam, Quiche and Cackiquel. |
No |
0 |
|
|
Books and radio sponsors.
Set up email and website. |
Many books and air time. Can give talks on Mayan culture. Linguistic and socio-cultural courses. |
|
|
|
763-6696 |
767-0801 |
15 Av 5-12 Zona 3 |
|
Señor |
Juan |
Jacinto Gómez |
Juera Bisente - librarian, Juan Carlos - DJ |
Library M-F 8-12,2-6/S 8-12 books in 3 Mayan languages, English and Spanish. Books for sale. Radio station 60% commercial, 40% public service (telúm 101). Entire project funded by radio sponsors. Founded in 1987. |
matt |
04/01/2001 |
y |
| 330 |
0 |
|
|
AIC Alternativas Instituto de Computación |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Computer classroom that teaches basic skills to underprivledged locals. |
Yes |
2 |
14 |
Computer skills needed to teach. The space is also available to use for you and your student. Call, email or send letter to Andy Smith. |
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alternativas_xela@yahoo.com |
|
761-1383 |
|
16 Av 3-35 Zona 3 |
|
Mr |
Andy |
Smith |
Andy Smith |
Started in 2002 with 8 computers. |
|
29/03/2002 |
|
| 6 |
0 |
|
|
Aldea Infantil Rudolf Walther |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
German-run orphanage for abandoned children |
Yes |
2 |
365 |
Only german speakers. Translation and social work.
Application with curriculum to Rudolf-Walther-Stiftung, Rabenaustrasse 2, 63584 Gruendau, Germany. Apply in German |
|
Gives breakfast to schoolchildren in Salcaja and aid to smaller orphanages. |
|
aldeainfantilrw@quetzal.net |
|
768-9572 |
|
3rd Av 4-43 Zona 3
Salcajá |
www.rudolf-walther-stiftung.com |
Sr |
Werner |
Otoniel Monzon Alvarado |
Marta |
Well funded hogar that is set up into a "house" system. Financed by the foundation and sponsorships. |
silvia |
14/12/2001 |
sandra/volunteer |
| 274 |
0 |
|
|
Aldea Infantil S.O.S. |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Orphanage for abandoned children. |
Yes |
2 |
180 |
Doctors, teachers, psychologists;
Apply in Spanish with CV resume, abilities, preferred working field and period, spanish level. |
Toys, football uniforms and shoes, sports articles. |
|
Excursions, sport activities. |
ceipa@intelnet.net.gt (Mario Morales in Subject line) |
|
761-2372 |
765-3213 |
22a Av. 2-61 Zona 3 |
www.sos-kd.org |
Sr |
Mario |
Morales |
|
Orphanage has 12 houses, each with 8 or 9 children living together with a mother to provide a family life. |
silvia |
30/11/2001 |
mario morales, very nice |
| 7 |
0 |
|
|
Aldea Juvenil S.O.S. |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Orphanage for abandoned youth. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
Sports, health education, teaching english. Applicacion with curriculum, objects and interests. |
Require e-mail and web-site set- up, sport uniforms, footballs, basketball matches and instructors. Instructor of mature issues (STDs, sexuality, etc). Internet instruction |
Lit basketball court |
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|
763-6415 |
|
Avenida las Americas 5-90
Zona 9 |
www.sos-kd.org |
Lic |
Ruben |
A. Santizo |
Ruben A. Santizo |
Male youth aged 15 -19. Have a center at Panajachel on Calle Real - Centro Vacacional SOS. |
silvia |
02/02/2002 |
ruben |
| 323 |
0 |
|
|
APOFADI Asociacion de Formación para el Desarrollo Integral |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Community development through sustainable agriculture, health projects |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
|
computers, medical supplies, bikes |
|
|
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|
763-7081 |
|
12 Av 0-15 Zona 9 |
|
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|
|
|
|
matt |
03/03/2002 |
|
| 113 |
0 |
|
|
APROFAM Asociación Pro Bienestar de la Familia de Guatemala (Centro Integral de Salud) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Provides medical assistance especially for women; program of family planning. |
Yes |
3 |
120 |
Graduated doctors; flexibility for travelling throughout the country. |
Multimedia projector, video player, vehicles. |
Enquire |
|
jcquetzaltenango@aprofam.org.gt |
|
765-3891 |
765-3886 |
3a Calle 7-02 Zona 1 |
www.aprofam.org.gt |
Sra |
Rebecca |
Arrivillaga |
Delmer Rios |
Founded in 1975 in Guatemala City; now 32 offices in the whole country; financing through funds of USAID (USA); this office is responsable for the departments of Quetzaltenango, Quiché and Totonicapán; Education of family planning, medical consultations and cancer screening. |
silvia |
27/11/2001 |
delmer rios |
| 207 |
0 |
|
|
ARCAS Asociación de Rescate y Conservación de Vida Silvestre |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
ARCAS is an organization dedicated to wildlife conservation and rehabilitating orphaned animals in the Peten Region. |
Yes |
1 |
7 |
$80 per week includes room and board. Bring a sleeping bag, mosquito netting and a flashlight. |
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|
arcaspeten@intelnet.net.gt |
|
926-2022 |
926-0946 |
Peten |
http://www.red.org.gt/arcas |
|
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|
|
matt |
29/07/2001 |
|
| 370 |
0 |
|
|
ArtCorps |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Spread environmental and health messages through art |
Yes |
3 |
180 |
Experience and talent in art, excellent interpersonal skills.
ArtCorps will provide travel expenses (up to $1,000) and an allowance for art materials;
The host organization is responsible for providing food and housing for the volunteer;
Stipends paid to the hosting organization to cover the artist's room and board may be available;
Volunteers are expected to do their own fundraising to cover incidental living expenses and health or travel insurance.
Criteria of choosing an artist will be based on:
- Good interpersonal communications
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to adapt to available resources
- Multi disciplinary creativity
- Fluency of the local language
The NGO may suggest a specific art form or artist they know would be effective for their community or project. |
Sponsor an Artist! |
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|
artcorps@nebf.org |
|
(978) 927 2404 |
Fax: (978) 921 1350 |
New England Biolabs Foundation
32 Tozer Rd
Beverly, MA 01915 USA |
www.nebf.org/artcorps_brochure_web.html |
|
|
|
Martine Kellett, Deana Becker |
ArtCorps was created in April 1999 by New England Biolabs Foundation as a pilot project for three years, uses artists to fill the communication gap between non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their constituencies, thereby increasing the effectiveness of their messages.
Provides an opportunity for artists to combine their artistic talents with their interests in social causes. |
|
12/07/2002 |
website |
| 364 |
0 |
|
|
Asociacion AK' Tenamit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
La asociacion trabaja en distintos programas que benefician la poblacion dentro del Municipio de Livingston, Izabal. |
Yes |
1 |
0 |
1. Technical Advisor in product development (crafts)
The advisor will increase and diversify the products made in the Ak’ Tenamit Region.
·The evaluation and revision of existing products;
·The development of new products using natural materials found in the region;
·The training of local artisans in the production of the new designs.
The advisor will also train local staff in aspects of design and quality control
Skills: illustration, public relations, tutoring
2. Technical Advisor in marketing and sales (crafts)
The work of the advisor will focus in the development and implementation of a marketing strategy and the training of local staff, to include:
·Evaluation and planning in order to maximize access to the local market;
·Evaluation and planning in order to maximize access to the national market;
·In-depth exploration of international markets.
Skills: financial planning, graphic design, sales
3. Outpost clinic physician/nurse |
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|
gperez@aktenamit.org |
info@aktenamit.org |
254-1560 |
254-3346 |
Livingston, Rio Dulce Basin, Guatemala |
http://www.aktenamit.org/ |
Sra |
Alicia |
Tiul |
Steve Dudenhoefer/Executive Director, Jack Avery D.O. |
Founded in 1992.
Empowering Q'eqchi' communities (9000 Q'eqchi' in 45 villages) by improving access to basic healthcare, education and alternative income sources.
The facilities include a 24-hour primary healthcare facility, a floating dental clinic, primary school, training centers, sleeping and dining facilities, an organic garden and area for fish-farming.
Developed an eco-tourism project wirh nature trails, a restaurant, bakery and gift shop. While money from the restaurant and bakery go directly to support the project, the gift shop works with Ak' Tenamit established artisan cooperatives to provide a product outlet.
The Ak Tenamit clinic is located in the rainforest of southeastern Guatemala and serve the native Mayans of the region who are subsistance farmers and fishermen. The walk in clinic is open six days a week and for emergencies 24/7. They often suture machete wounds and treat dehydration. They deliver about 80 babies a year. About half of the patients are children with common problems of diarrhea, pnemonia, and skin diseases. |
|
02/12/2002 |
idealist.org |
| 213 |
0 |
|
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Asociación Centro de la Mujer B'elejeb'B'atz' |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Apoyo a la mujer rural en el ámbito social, cultural y medical. |
Yes |
2 |
7 |
Teaching english, business and computer skills; fundraising |
Fotocopying machine |
|
|
acmubb@itelgua.com |
|
765-2394 |
|
8a Calle 15-59 Zona 1 |
|
Sra |
Norma |
Quixtán |
Ana Beatriz Suchi |
Provides medical clinic, education (health, literacy) and workshops at low cost to local women (also to children and men). |
silvia |
21/11/2001 |
Ana Suchi |
| 383 |
0 |
|
|
Asociacion CESMA |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Trabajo en fortalesemento al poder local y la seguridad alimentaria a los niños y niñas de Cantel/Quetzaltenango |
Yes |
1 |
30 |
Trabajo en el campo (educacion) y en la oficina (traducion). |
|
|
|
cesmaorg@hotmail.com |
|
718-5985 |
|
Aldea Choquiacac, Cantel, Quetzaltenango |
|
|
Levi |
Joel Colob |
Levi Joel Colob |
Fundado en 1997 por lideres comunitarios, matronas, promotores agricolars con la intension de mejorar la situacion que afronta. |
|
12/12/2002 |
|
| 344 |
0 |
|
|
Asociacion de Desarrollo comunitario Indigenista Occidental de Guatemala ADCI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Gives micro-credits to small businesses |
Yes |
1 |
14 |
Skills to computerize their administration or/and to do fundraising to get international financial support,
Office hours: 8-12/14-17 |
|
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|
|
|
766-3873 |
|
9a Av 4-28 Zona 3 Local No. 3, 3er Nivel,
Plaza Tilo, Totonicapan |
|
|
Pedro |
Guines Garcia |
Pedro Guinea Garcia |
Tienen 4 sectores:
- comercio
- industria
- artesanía
- servicio |
silvia |
10/04/2002 |
pedro |
| 326 |
0 |
|
|
Asociacion de Justicia y Multiculturalidad |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Facilitar a la populacion indigena el acceso a la justicia, mediante la promocion del uso de los idiomas mayas en la justicia estatal y el reconocimiento del pluralismo legal. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
estudiantes de derechos, ciencia politica, sociologia, antropologia.
Solicitud con curriculum y campo de interes |
Vehiculo (Pick-up) |
|
|
justicia@intelnet.net.gt |
|
761-1456 |
|
15 Av. 7-22 Zona 1 |
|
Lic |
Jorge |
Raul Rodriguez Ovalle |
Pamela Arzu, Aristeo Urizar |
Ofrecen talleres y capcitaciones a las comunidades para solucionar conflictos. |
silvia |
16/03/2002 |
pamela, aristeo |
| 368 |
0 |
|
|
Asociacion de Servicios para el Desarrollo Comunal "ASEDEC" |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Socio-economic developement of rural communities. To produce and carry out their products. |
Yes |
2 |
30 |
Help with the projects as well as teach computers. |
Fotocopier, car, overhead projector |
|
Workshops and reunions in communities. |
asedec@hotmail.com |
juanacochojil@hotmail.com |
763-8152 |
|
Cantón Pasac 1casa B-6, |
|
Ms |
Juana Ilda |
Cochojil |
Juana Ilda Cochojil |
This organization was founded to promote the ideas of health and service to the community which is greatly needed in rural areas in order to be able to help emliminate poverty. |
|
11/07/2002 |
|
| 60 |
0 |
|
|
Asociacion Intervida Guatemala |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
General assistence and support to children. |
Yes |
2 |
365 |
Teacher for english, music, sports; social worker. Offers accomodation and food. |
. |
|
Holiday camps for children; cultural, scientific and sports events |
|
idp2@intervida.org.gt |
767-0768 |
768-6200 (colegio) |
Colegio San Mateo, km 208,9 carreterra a San Marcos, Quetzaltenango |
www.intervida.org |
Sra |
Rosa |
Lopéz |
Edith Elisabeth Valencia, Belén Camino |
Development of programs to benefit children in situations of extreme proverty in the south-west of Guatemala. Founded in 1996. Works in sectors of education, health & nutrition, production, capacity & communal organization and infrastructure. Have a primary school in San Mateo/Quetzaltenango. |
silvia |
20/11/2001 |
Edith Valencia, Belén Camino |
| 325 |
0 |
|
|
Asociacion Memoria y Vida de los Pueblos |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Asociacion integral de desarrollo para las persones con discapacidades de occidente y sur de Guatemala |
Yes |
2 |
14 |
medicos, psicologos, tecnicos en la computacion, economistos |
office supplies |
|
|
|
|
763-2207 |
|
1a calle 23-51 Zona 1 |
|
Sr |
Kevin |
Alejandro Romero Gonzales |
Kevin Alejandro Romero Gonzales |
Atention a los personas descapacitadas en proyectos productivos, de la salud y la gestion de la documentacion.
La asociación se dedica a atender las necesidades de todas las personas miembros de la asociación pero en especial pone énfasis en el desarrollo integral de las comunidades en dondes se ubican georgráficamente todos los miembros que están conformados por excombatientes de URNG que quedaron como lisiados por el conflicto armado.
Actividades realizadas: pre-diagnostico de las personas con discapacidad. Una campaña de sensibilización y documentación de mujeres. |
silvia |
13/03/2002 |
kevin |
| 11 |
0 |
|
|
ASOTRAMA Asociación Trama |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Women's weaving co-operative designed for education and production. |
Yes |
1 |
14 |
Help with distribution of products and assistance in public relations and development. |
|
Hand-made products, weaving classes. |
Tours of the facilities. |
asotrama@hotmail.com |
|
763-5245 |
763-5246 fax, 614-0178 |
9a Av. A 73 Zona 1 |
http://asotrama.americas.tripod.com |
Sra |
Amparo |
Rubio |
Amparo Rubio |
Tienda y escuela especializada en telar de cintura. Founded in 1995 by a handful of local women, ASOTRAMA aims to improve the lives of the women in it's cooperative by providing trade skills, solidarity and economic opportunites. |
matt |
15/05/2001 |
yes |
| 214 |
0 |
|
|
ATAMEGUA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Capacitación y cooperación a proprietarios de talleres mechanicos para vehiculos. |
Yes |
1 |
30 |
People to teach auto mechanics, studies of air quality |
Technical equipment, financing projects, website. |
Statistics on local air pollution. |
Mechnical training courses. |
|
|
761-2887 |
|
4a Calle 6-31 Zona 2 |
|
Sr |
Axel |
Hernández Enríquez |
Axel Hernández |
Conducts a study and examination of air contamination. |
silvia |
11/11/2001 |
Mateo, Silvia; 09-Nov-01 |
| 215 |
0 |
|
|
Auxiliatura Departamental del Procurador de los Derechos Humanos |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Defensa y protección de los derechos fundamentales. |
Yes |
2 |
0 |
Application with prefered working field and CV to the head office 12 Av 12-72 Zona 1, Guatemala/City, Tel. 230-0874-76, Fax: 238-1734. |
|
|
|
|
|
765-2176 |
|
8a Av 3-30 Zona 1 |
|
Sr |
Jorge |
Rios Andrino |
Jorge Rios Andrino |
Work in diffent social issues concerning HR. Fiananced by the governement but autonomous in their work. |
silvia |
30/04/2002 |
secretaria |
| 371 |
0 |
|
|
AWARE (Animal Welfare Association - Rescue/Education) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Rescue and rehabilitation of domestic animals |
Yes |
0 |
0 |
- building dog-runs or putting up fences to bathing, brushing, or walking dogs, providing some human company for both the dogs and the cats, or - helping out with our educational programs.
- twice-daily feeding and cleaning of the dog-runs and the Cathouse.
- On a less-regular basis, logistical support for our spay/neuter and rabies vaccination clinics, the garage sales, and other fund-raising events.
- unable at this time to offer accommodation - unless you want to camp out in the woods (some volunteers have already done this) |
Financial donation, building materials, medicines |
|
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contact@animalaware.org |
|
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|
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www.animalaware.org |
|
|
|
Xenii Nielsen, Gina Illescas, Pamela Hirst-Prins, Julio Martinez, Dora Giron |
Founded in Guatemala in 1998.
The principal activity of AWARE is, at the moment, rescue and rehabilitation of domestic animals. Plans are afoot to establish a permanent on-site spay/neuter clinic, and also an education centre to provide free environmental education to local children, with the intention of expanding this facility to include training in basic literacy and numeracy skills - and perhaps English language teaching - also.
Situated 30 minutes from Antigua. |
|
12/07/2002 |
idealist.org |
| 146 |
0 |
|
|
Candela |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Yes |
1 |
0 |
Candela seeks volunteers with any therapy background or medical experience. If you don't have these qualifications you are still welcome to help out. Any time commitment is welcome. Spanish is helpful. |
|
|
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CandelaGuatemala@yahoo.com |
|
|
|
San Juan La Laguna,
Guatemala |
|
|
|
|
Felipe Mathiot |
|
|
26/12/2002 |
idealist |
| 282 |
0 |
|
|
CAPAZ S. C. |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Capacitacion en Producion en Agropequario para la Zona |
Yes |
1 |
7 |
Cooks or Teachers of how to cook vegetarian meals and resturant management. |
Refrigerator |
|
|
capaz@itelgua.com |
|
761-7807 |
|
6a calle 15-48 Zona 1 |
|
Sr |
Pieter |
van Nistelrooy |
Pieter van Nistelrooy |
Educates illiterate indigenous women in agriculture projects and sells a part of the products in their café "Oasis". |
silvia |
02/02/2002 |
pieter |
| 216 |
0 |
|
|
CARE Región Occidente |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Mejorar condiciones de la vida de hogares y comunidades. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
apply through www.care.org |
|
|
|
xela@care.org.gt |
|
763-0407 |
761-4893 |
Callejón 15 Diag 13-02 |
www.care.org |
Lic |
Gustavo |
Hernández |
Gustavo Hernández |
iglesia sagrada familia
molina san fransisco,
23 av. Zona 3 |
matt |
31/07/2001 |
|
| 13 |
0 |
|
|
Casa Cristiana Comunión |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Rehabilitation centre for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. |
Yes |
3 |
1 |
Psycologists, doctors, social workers.
Write a simple application to the director. |
Alimentation |
|
|
|
|
761-4848 |
|
8 Calle 3-11Zona 1 |
|
|
Henry |
Cajas Chavez |
Jonathan David Vincent |
Evangelical rehabitilation centre that provides physical and psychological help and housing to 30 persons aged between 16 and 60. |
silvia |
20/05/2002 |
jonathan |
| 16 |
0 |
 |
Orphans
and the Wall Junkie |
Casa Hogar de Niños Jerusalem |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Home for abandoned and abused children. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Send letter of interest with relevants skills and interests and availability in Spanish to Ericka via email. |
Diapers, medical, school materials. |
Toys, adult clothes, organisation skills and volunteer training, bakery, organic garden. |
Benefit lunch 1st Wed of each month. |
hogardeninos@hotmail.com |
|
761-1526 |
761-1529 |
Llanos de Urbina
Cantel |
communities.msn.co.uk/HogardeNinosXela/ |
Pastor |
Mario Manfredo |
Jacobs Walter |
Ericka Torres |
Founded in 1988 by an Evangelical church the orphanage provides food, medical assistence, educational opportunies and shelter to 45 kids with 5 local staff. |
chris |
28/03/2002 |
yes |
| 200 |
0 |
|
|
Casa Hogar para Ancianos |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
A home for the elderly that would otherwise find refuge in the streets. |
Yes |
2 |
14 |
Looking for vounteers to help in a hospital/home for the elderly. Changing sheets, helping with meals. No salary. Meals and housing included. |
Medical supplies. Food staples. |
|
|
guatmain@quetzal.net |
|
765-0040 |
|
Located in Coatepeque but in Xela contact:
Guatemaya Intercultural
14 Av "A" 3-06 Zona 1 |
|
|
|
|
Marisel Estrada |
Desperate for help. This "out of the way home" for the elderly has been largely without volunteers since its inception in 1999. Started by a single, elderly woman for old people that would otherwise have no housing or sustinence. |
matt |
25/06/2001 |
yes |
| 18 |
0 |
 |
|
Casa Xelajú |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Spanish school that places its students into several volunteer programs for a small fee. |
Yes |
0 |
0 |
Various projects available. Weekdays from 3.30-5.30 for the childrens' program, play games, help with homework. |
|
Contacs with many orgs, space for benefits and fundraisers. |
|
info@casaxelaju.com |
claudia@casaxelaju.com |
761-5954 |
761-5953 (fax) |
Callejon 15, Diagonal 13-02 Zona 1 |
http://www.casaxelaju.com/ |
Señora |
Lourdes |
Xicará |
Claudia |
Linked to Friends of Pasac Segundo, Casa Xelabaj and La Pedrera project |
dan |
03/03/2002 |
y |
| 225 |
0 |
|
|
CDHQ Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Quetzaltenango |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Promoción y difusión de los Derechos Humanos a la sociedad civil. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Teacher, social worker.
Application with curriculum vitae and special interests. |
|
Workshops, reunions with other NGO |
|
fenix_yly@hotmail.com |
|
761-0910 |
|
1a Calle 15-60 Zona 1 |
|
|
|
|
Angelica Gonzales |
Founded 1998. Community workshops about human rights. Special programs on topics like migration, woman, violence. |
silvia |
14/12/2001 |
angelica gonzales |
| 20 |
0 |
|
|
CEDEPEM (Center of Experimental Development of Small and Medium Enterprise) |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Create network for local artisans, agriculturalists and producers to improve and promote their products. Part of Tzuk Kim-Pop Movement. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Recruits through umbrella organization Tzuk Kim Pop. Prefer volunteers with specific skills in agriculture or micro credit programs. |
|
Produce many books on local statistics, trends. |
|
cedepem@intelnet.net.gt |
cedepem@c.net.gt |
761-2250 |
761-4742 |
20 Av 1-64 Zona 1
Regional offices in San Juan and San Cristobal. |
|
Señor |
Alfonso |
Ixcot |
José Luis Siguil, Co-ord de Operaciones, 761-2250, jlsiguil@hotmail.com, Beatriz Castillo, Encargada de Comunicacion, Daniel |
Work in small communities in crop yield, micro credit and technical training. About 2,000 loans of a few hundred Q each. Had 26 volunteers in year 2000 recruited through Tzuk Kim Pop. |
dan |
04/01/2001 |
chris/dan 20/4, positive round table meeting,Are welcoming. |
| 114 |
0 |
|
|
CEEI Centro de Estudios y Educación Indígena |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
To provide continuing support to marginalized indigenous communities. |
Yes |
3 |
180 |
Teaching journalism, organisation of communities; social worker, sociologists, computer experts, anthropologists; Quiché a plus. |
Website |
|
|
ceeimaya@terra.com.gt |
|
763-6112 |
|
10a Calle 34-40 Zona 3 |
|
Sra |
Marïa |
Victoria Menchú |
Silvia Rojas |
Founded in 1996; supported by a Danish NGO. Education of communication (radio, newspaper); topics: gender, culture, ethnology; microeconomical support.
. |
silvia |
22/11/2001 |
|
| 21 |
0 |
|
Children´s
Rights and Wrongs |
CEIPA Centro Ecumencio de Integracion Pastoral |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Children rights, places to play, apprenticeships and craft skills for women and children. |
Yes |
2 |
180 |
To work directly with the children. Scedule: 8-12:30(am) or 2-6(pm) |
Medical supplies, funding, books, food stuffs and educational material. |
Videos, books, affordable products from "talleres" (wood, metal-work textiles) Personnel to give conferences. |
Sales of products. |
ceipa@intelnet.net.gt |
|
767-3695 |
767-3696 |
(Taller)
7a Calle 19-52 Zona 3
(Office)
8a Calle 19-33 Zona 3
(Casa de Niñas)
3a Calle 7-12 Zona 1 |
|
Rev |
Ricardo |
García |
Rebecca Rodas |
Founded in January 1989. CEIPA works for children's rights by providing workshops for at-risk urban youth in the areas or woodworking, metalworking, sewing and home economics, as well as providing educational support to the children's families. Possible joint activities with other orgs. Religiously affiliated. |
matt |
03/03/2002 |
matt |
| 98 |
0 |
 |
|
Celas Maya |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Spanish school with projects, internet centre |
Yes |
3 |
30 |
Giving internet classes to locals. Terms to be negotiated. Accomodation possible. Computer literacy. |
Donations for scholarships. |
Internet access, volunteer projects. |
|
celasmaya@yahoo.com |
info@celasmaya.edu.gt |
761-4342 |
|
6a Calle 14-55 Zona 1 |
http://www.celasmaya.edu.gt/ |
Sr |
Federico |
Valásquez |
|
Projects: teaching internet, offers scholarships to Mayan children. |
silvia |
03/03/2002 |
paula |
| 221 |
0 |
|
|
Centro Cultural Cardoza y Aragón |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Desarrollar programas artísticas, académicas y político culturales |
Yes |
2 |
30 |
Once a week from 9am to 4pm to engage in artistic projects with local children. Preferred: Enjoy working with children, knowledge of art or music and can work as a team. |
|
|
|
plq@c.net.gt |
|
761-6764 |
763-1061 |
11 Calle 13a-41 Zona 1 |
|
Sra |
Elizabeth |
Sánchez |
|
En honor de Luis Cardoza
(1904-...) Escritor y poeta, nació en la ciudad de Antigua Guatemala, el 21 de junio de 1904. Inició su educación primaria en el Colegio Antigüeño y después en la ciudad de Guatemala, en el Colegio Centroamericano. Los estudios secundarios los efectuó en el Instituto Nacional Central para Varones, pero su vocación literaria le impidió distinguirse en las disciplinas escolares.
Su primera obra fue "Luna Park", y está dedicada a Enrique Gómez Carrillo. Su segundo libro "Mäelstrom" fue un éxito considerable y alcanzó cuatro ediciones casi sucesivas.
Dentro del campo de la política desempeñó importantes cargos, después del triunfo de la revolución de octubre de 1944, fue electo diputado a la Asamblea Constituyente por el departamento de Guatemala; en 1945 representó a Guatemala ante los gobiernos de Noruega, Suecia y la Unión Soviética; en 1947 fue nombrado embajador de Colombia y posteriormente embajador de Chile; durante dos años tuvo a su cargo la embajada de Guatemala en Francia.
De la extensa lista de obras de este destacado intelectual podemos citar algunas: Luna Park; Mäelstrom; Fez, Ciudad Santa de los Arabes; monografía de Carlos Mérida; Torre de Babel, Catalogo de Pinturas; El Sonámbulo; La Nube y el Reloj; Rufino Tamayo; Mexican art today; Apolo Coactlicue; Retorno al futuro; El pueblo de Guatemala, la United Fruit y la protesta de Washington; Guatemala Las Líneas de su Mano; La Revolución Guatemalteca; etc.
Luis Cardoza y Aragón ha sido un verdadero creador de belleza, fue honrado en 1970 por la Facultad de Humanidades de la Universidad de San Carlos con el grado de Emeritisimun. En 1978, la Asociación de Periodistas de Guatemala le confirió el galardón Quetzal de Jade, ese mismo año, el Consejo Nacional para la protección de Antigua Guatemala, le otorgó la orden de Diego de Porres, y en julio de 1979, el gobierno de México le otorgó la condecoración del Aguila Azteca. |
matt |
31/07/2001 |
|
| 121 |
0 |
 |
Coordinatrix
- A Life in the Day |
Centro de Estudios de Español Pop Wuj |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Spanish school with volunteer projects. |
Yes |
1 |
0 |
Construction of latrines and stoves. Rural daycare center. Medical clinic. |
|
|
|
info@pop-wuj.org |
|
761-8286 |
|
1a Calle 17-72 Zona 1 |
http://www.pop-wuj.org |
Sr |
Fredy |
Dias |
Jennifer Winter |
Wholly owned and operated by a collective of its teachers. Associated volunteer projects: Isobel Allende Foundation - scholarships for local children. Construction of latrines and stoves. Rural daycare center. Medical clinic. |
chris |
03/03/2002 |
|
| 374 |
0 |
|
|
Chico Mendez |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Proyecto para la protection del medio ambiente y para sensibilisar la gente en este sentido. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
1. Volunteers to plant trees, flexible commitment, optional homestay with local Quiche family .
2. Volunteers to organize and realice workshops the protection of nature, at least 3 month commitment, free housing. |
Recursos economicos para finanziar el proyecto (tallers, trabajadores, officina, equipo technico y materiales) |
|
|
chicomcantel@hotmail.com |
|
814-0257 |
763-4355, -4364 |
Choquiac Cantel |
|
Tecnico |
Armando |
Lopez Poco |
Armando Lopez Pocol, Juana Yac |
Fundado por un grupo de jovenes en el año 1999 con el proposito de poder colaborar en determinar las condiciones en que se encuentra la flora y fauna del Municipio de Cantel, especialmente las condiciones de los bosques.
Quieren hacer talleres de educacion sobre la necesidad de la conservacion, la recuperacion y el mantenimiento de la diversidad biologica existente. |
|
22/08/2002 |
|
| 24 |
0 |
|
|
Clinicas Cooperacion Alemania |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Voluntary work in health care. |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Medics and volunteers to work in registering patients and managing the pharmacy. Stop by once in Xela. |
Medical equiptment and supplies |
Medical clinic and medications. |
|
|
|
761-5320 |
763-5543 |
3a Calle 13-58 Zona 3 |
|
Dr |
Hector Romeo |
Xicará Mendez |
|
Works in rural areas where there is no doctor, weekly visits, provides basic medical service as well as medicine. In-town clinic to support urban needs. |
matt |
15/05/2001 |
|
| 111 |
0 |
 |
|
Club de Amigos |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Provides educational, recreational and medical support for impoverished, but not at high-risk, youth |
Yes |
1 |
14 |
To help promote tours of their communities and artisan workshops |
|
Clinic at Q12 per visit. |
The Club also gives tours of regional artisan talleres (called Circuito Turístico "Los Altos") to help the local artisans and to help finance their cause. Tours on Saturday, cost Q50. In general, tours include trips to Salcajá, San Juan Ostuncalco, La Esperanza covering, glassblowing, horticulture, photography, painting, candy making and textiles. Call for specifics.
The Club hold periodic, educational puppet and theater performances. Call for times. Ask for Paula. |
|
|
761-9618 |
761-2960 (fax) |
22 Av 1-29 Zona 3 |
|
Lic |
Bertha |
Barrios |
Paula |
Es una Asociación Quetzalteca integrada por profesionales que con espíritu de servicio orientan ad honorem a la niñez y juventud sin sicios y sanos en su tiempo libre.
OBJETIVOS
1. Fomentar el aspecto social despertando su proyección de calidad al servicio del prójimo
2. Fomentar su potencial científico y cultural
3. Enseñar a conservar su buena salud física
4. Orientar al niño en el logro de un esquema mental maduro
5. Incentrivar sus buenas cualidades personales, para desarrollar su espíritu civico, deportivo, moral y espiritual.
SERVICIOS AL PUBLICO DE:
1. Salud
a.Medicina (clinica a Q12 la visita)
b. Psicología
c. Psiquiatrín (Sábados sólo)
d. Laboratorio clínico
2.Educación
a. Capataciones multidiciplinarias
b. Companía de teatro y titeres
3. Social
a. Abogacia y notariadad
b. Bolsas de estudio
c. Ejecución de proyectos de desarrollo comunitario |
matt |
15/05/2001 |
yes |
| 347 |
0 |
|
|
CODEIN |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Asociacion de Desarrollo Comunitaria Integral |
Yes |
1 |
180 |
Medicos, enfermeras, agricultores.
Qualificaciones para yhacer material educativo, gestionar y coordinar proyectos, capacitar a maestros, conseguir financiamento |
Computers, fax-machines, archives, Pick-up |
|
|
|
|
293-0299 |
|
3a Calle 3-51 Zona 1, Naguala/Sololá |
|
|
Santiago |
Tambriz Lopez |
Santiago Tambriz Lopez |
Small organization with 6 staff-members who work in programs of community organization, health, women´s issues and family education. |
silvia |
10/04/2002 |
santiago |
| 162 |
0 |
|
|
COICAPEP |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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Coordinadora de Comunidades Indigenas Campesinas para la Educacion por la Paz. |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Maestros de ingles y español, trabajadores sociales, agriculturistas; es posible vivir con una familia; solucitud con objectivos, intereses y especialidades |
cuadernos, lapizes, libros de alfabetacion. |
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talleres, reuniones |
coica@emailgua.com |
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767-7222 |
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10a Calle A 13A-51 Zona 3 |
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Isabel |
Cux Chan |
Cruz Cux |
Servicio solitario a aprox. 50 comunidades. Promover participacion, autogestion y desarrollo. |
silvia |
31/01/2002 |
isabel, cruz |
| 335 |
0 |
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Cojolya Association of Maya Women Weavers |
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Mission: The Cojolya Association of Maya Women Weavers is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the ancient art of backstrap loom weaving and the traditions which surround it -- not just as a historic relic, but as a viable enterprise. The Cojolya Association offers a way for these skilled artisans to make a living wage with the production of their magnificent textiles. |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
1. Fundraiser/Grant writer
Description:Volunteer needed with grant-writing skills and ability to research funding opportunities in areas of women's concerns, economic development, sustainable technology, cultural survival and the arts. Other fundraising skills welcome. Time commitment would be flexible, based upon the volunteer's availability -- any help will be welcome. Volunteer would work from home and communicate via computer.
Who can volunteer for this: Both sexes Adults, Seniors
Skills: Writing, english
2. Textile Museum Developer
Description:Develop and direct a small, new textile museum and shop. The objective of the museum is to present the evolution of backstrap loom weaving from prehispanic to the present, in order to create an educational destination for tourists who visit Santiago Atitlan. Volunteer would create informative programs, organize demonstrations and/or classes, lead tourist groups through museum and organize tours of the weavers' at work in their homes, develop fundraising methods, and train a Tzutujil manager. Work will also be needed to publicize the new museum, specifically by designing promotional materials and distributing them to hotels and travel agents within Guatemala. Volunteer Director will explore other methods to promote the museum to tourists utilizing the launchas, such as boat fare tickets with museum information on the reverse side. The Textile Musuem will be officially opening on April 26th and has already received acclaim. Plans are underway to expand the project to include a cultural center, utilizing traditional Tzutujil architecture to create structures for a kitchen and tiny cafe, and class room space which will be used for teaching weaving and various pertinent presentations. Position requires a minimum commitment of four months, fluency in Spanish and an ability to be creative within a limited budget. .
Who can volunteer for this: Female Adults, Seniors
Skills: Writing
3. Website Manager
Description:Develop and manage the association's website as an on-going entity: maintaining The Gallery as a fresh and exciting place to buy backstrap-loom textiles; organizing real-time presentations of weaving and related processes, on-line classes and innovative ideas to make the website an outstanding place to learn about backstrap loom weaving and its traditional significance. Developing an on-line newsletter for Friends of Cojolya. Position requires a minimum 4 month commitment.
4. Translator
Description:Translate text of exhibits in our textile museum, from either English or Spanish, into French, Italian, German or Japanese. This information will be printed onto a plastic-coated sheet, which will be used by visitors to our textile museum who only speak these languages. As our mission is to educate people about the importance of backstrap loom weaving and the traditions which surround it, this work is highly important. The texts may be sent to the volunteer via email and worked on at the volunteer's leisure.
Who can volunteer for this: Both sexes Adults, Seniors, Teens
Skills: Writing
Languages: French, German, Italian, Japanese
5. Business Manager
to organize the financial aspects of the Association. This would include developing a business plan, evaluating and directing cash flow, training a Tzutujil manager, organizing business records and implementing Quick Books on our computer system. Anyone with the experience of running a small business successfully could organize this and will have the authority to create and manage the budget. A retired person with energy, strong management skills and interest in cultural immersion would be perfect. Six month or year long commitment required.
Skills: accounting, financial planning
Languages: Spanish
For all opportunities contact Candis Krummel (502) 337-1116 or 721-7268 in Guatemala or via email.
Who can volunteer for this: Both sexes Adults, Seniors
Skills: computer training, graphic design, Web page design
Languages: English, Spanish |
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Weaving Center and Textile Museum of the Cojolya Association of Maya Women Weavers
Admission: Free |
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cajolya@intelnet.net.gt |
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721-7268 |
337-1116 fax |
Chi Nim Ya, Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala |
http://www.cojolya.org |
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Candis E. Krummel |
The Cojolya Association provides materials, infrastructure, design direction and market development to the women who weave. The women weave in their homes, including the weaving as a part of their daily routines, in the tradition of their grandmothers. |
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22/05/2002 |
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| 26 |
0 |
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Colaboración Mundial |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Prepares youth for work and gives microcredits to women |
Yes |
3 |
1 |
Computer or business skills |
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library |
Organises talks by foreigners to Guatemalan students on politics, culture, business of own countries |
gepguatemala@yahoo.com |
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766-1532 |
615-5146 |
11 Av. 5-26 Zona 3 Totonicapan |
www.globaledpartnership.org |
Sra |
Angela |
Batz |
Angela M. Batz |
Motherorganization Global Education Partnership in San Fransisco/California. Founded in 1996 in Guatemala.
Teaching computer and start-up skills to 50 students in two courses |
silvia |
02/01/2002 |
angela |
| 331 |
0 |
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Colegio La Reforma |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Escuela primaria para la area rural de Totonicapan |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
To teach English (or any other qualified field) to the children. Help with fundraising, help with construction of new classrooms. To help start the shelter for street kids. Room provided. A great opportunity for a highly motivated long term volunteer to integrate into a rural community. There will be very few other volunteers. Call Fortunado or send CV to address. |
Desks, file folders, school materials, stools, black boards, computer assistance, office material, construction materia, fencing material |
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766-3061 |
416-0040 |
10a Av prolongacion de la Zona 3
Paraje Pacoc Totonicapan |
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Prof |
Fortunato |
Solís |
Victoriano Morales |
Founded in 1991, the Colegio La Reforma now teaches 30 children from the community that would otherwise need to walk far to the government subsidized school. The school charges Q35 per month per student, but will waive the fee depending on the resources of the parents.
The children are currently taught in two classrooms, one with grades one-three and the other with grades four, five and six. The classes take place in the afternoon. The education is bi-lingüal - Quiché-Spanish. They have further plans to use their available space to open a shelter for the street children of Toto. |
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02/04/2002 |
vic, for |
| 266 |
0 |
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COMPA |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Cine popular se visitan comunidades con dos películas para reflexión colectiva. Una para niños y una para el público general. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
Help show political films in rural villages. Carry equipment. Every Saturday. |
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plq@c.net.gt |
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763-1061 |
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Lic |
Carlos |
Sánchez |
Carlos Sánchez |
Promotes community development by screening political and children's films in rural villages. |
matt |
03/03/2002 |
yes |
| 360 |
0 |
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Compañía Luna Azul |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Progressive local Theater Company |
Yes |
1 |
7 |
Work with set design or behind the scene with a minumum of 1 week and basic spanish or as an actor with a minumun of 2 months and advanced spanish |
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afremario@yahoo.com |
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La Mocha
4a Calle 16-53
Zona 1 |
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Sr |
Mario |
Afre Sajché |
Mario Afre Sajché |
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01/06/2002 |
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| 227 |
0 |
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CONALFA Comité Nacional de Alfabetización |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Que la población analfabeta tenga acceso a la cultura escrita. |
Yes |
3 |
180 |
Solicitud con curriculum |
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767-6944 |
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1a Calle 11-63 Zona 3
Colonia Rosario |
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Mario |
Felipe Macario Hernandez |
Vasilio Gabrera Mendez |
Organización gubernamental para la alfabetizacion español a la gente indigena en el departamento Quetzaltenango hace 1987 |
silvia |
10/01/2002 |
vasilio, ok |
| 29 |
0 |
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CONSOC Consultores Sociales Sociedad Civil |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Support of the civil society in the western highlands.. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Organization, planning and evaluation of projects, computer programmer. |
computuers, educational supplies |
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consoc@c.net.gt |
fenix_yly@hotmail.com |
761-0910 |
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1a Calle 15-60 Zona 1 |
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Sr |
Juan luis |
Velasquez |
Angélica González |
Founded 1989 to support civil society in the western departments with a variety of programs.
As part of the umbrella organization Tzuk Kim Pop, they engage in investigations, systemization, methodology, formation and workshops of human resources. Center of documentation, advisory board. |
silvia |
14/12/2001 |
angelica |
| 19 |
0 |
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Cooperación para el Desarrollo Rural de Occidente CDRO |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Programas de Desarrollo Integral de 53 comunidades rurales. |
Yes |
1 |
30 |
Skills in at least one of the program fields.
Compansation negotiable.
Application with CV to the director. |
Didactic materials, sewing machines |
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cdro@terra.com.gt |
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766-2175 |
766-2177, 766-2179, 766-3991, Fax: 766-2183 |
Paraje Tierra Blanca, Totonicapan |
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Gregorio |
Tzoc Norato |
Pedro Macario Hernandez |
Big organization (60-80 staff members) that supports organization of rural communities in 8 programs (health, education, women´s issues, infrastructure, agriculture, social service, alimentation, artesanía).
International finance. |
silvia |
10/04/2002 |
pedro |
| 17 |
0 |
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Cooperativa Xelabaj |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Sewing co-operative for local women. |
Yes |
2 |
30 |
SENIOR ADVISOR
MARKETING MANAGEMENT MENTOR
FUNDRAISING MENTOR
see below for full descriptions:
SENIOR ADVISOR OF LOCAL WOMEN'S Association (one position available starting November 2001)
Requirements: 6-12 months minimum, with at least 3 years of college or related skill
Costs: None – Professional Internship
To Apply: Send resume, detailed project proposal and two letters of recommendation electronically or by fax the contact information listed above. A brief proposal letter in Spanish should be written directly to the women of Xelabaj (email to Contact Information listed above).
Who Should Apply:
*need to be flexible since unexpected tasks/ projects are possible
*need to be tenacious as this work environment is filled with technical, logistical and human challenges
*interested in Social Entreprenuership
*bilingual preferred, but advanced-intermediate level Spanish accepted
*strong organizational and managerial abilities
*ability to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures
*a strong background in economic and business development preferred
*good communication and writing skills
*computer literate
*NOTE*: The women of Xelabaj need help immediately! We need someone with great initiative, organizational abilities, and creativity!
Project Description: The women of Xelabaj have made great strides, but they have a long way to go. They need the direction and support of a long-term Senior Advisor to develop broader markets, an effective organizational scheme, and a sense of unity, accomplishment, and initiative within the group. The duties of the Senior Advisor would be threefold: first, to act as the Advisor of the Xelabaj, which entails guiding the group towards a unified, self-sustainable, and profit-making enterprise. Daily duties would include working with the women, meeting with the council weekly to assess progress and developing new strategies. The Senior Advisor is responsible for developing a 1 year strategy with the women that focuses on increasing sales as well as developing processes of sustainability.
Second, the Advisor is responsible for managing and coordinating other international interns (such as the Junior Business Advisor, Marketing Management Mentor, Fashion Design Instructor, Export Mentor, Teacher, and Fundraising Mentor). The Advisor needs to help the interns establish implementation plans that work towards the 1 year strategy within their specific fields. The Senior advisor needs to have weekly meetings with each intern to monitor their progress and set goals. In the case that no interns are available to fulfil needed positions, the Advisor will be responsible for working with the women directly in those areas.
Third, it is the Advisor’s role to assist the women to develop and manage external relationships. Relationships include the organization that currently houses and supports Xelabaj (Casa Xelaju), sales relationships, distributor relationships, etc. Additionally, it is the Advisor’s job to develop other external relationships with local artisan groups, international special interest groups or school exchange programs. These relationships will help Xelabaj create a support network critical for sustainability.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT MENTOR OF WOMEN'S Sewing Association New
( one positions available, urgent need)
Requirements: 6 weeks minimum, with at least 2 years of college or related skill
Costs: Contact Xelabaj
To Apply: Send resume, detailed project proposal and two letters of recommendation electronically to the contact information listed above. A brief proposal letter in Spanish should be written directly to the women of Xelabaj (email contact information listed above).
Who Should Apply:
*Self-motivated; able to work in low-structure situation
*Computer literate (Word, Internet, Publisher (prefered) etc.)
*Good communication and writing skills
*Capacity to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures
*Need to be flexible since unexpected tasks/ projects are possible
*Need to be tenacious as this work environment is filled with technical, logistical and human challenges
Organizational History: See Description in beginning
Position Description: The products of Xelabaj are currently marketed within Casa Xelajú and internationally, through the Internet (www.casaxelaju.com/xelabaj). However, oftentimes this market cannot sustain the production costs that they face monthly. Xelabaj needs to expand their market locally and globally in order to increase their profit margin and bring economic growth to their community. The task of the Marketing Management Mentor will be to help facilitate that goal.
Responsibilities will be two-fold: First, she or he will be responsible for developing an affective marketing strategy for Xelabaj’s products, both in Guatemala and internationally. This will entail maintaining existing markets and expanding into new areas, using an innovative and creative approach. New channels should be explored like bulletins, web communities, newspapers, magazine coverage, etc. Part of this responsibility would include identifying potential client groups and creating advertising schemes (through the Internet, local advertisements, and individual letters) to reach them. Second, the Marketing Mentor will be responsible for creating a comprehensive approach to marketing that can be used by future Mentors and by Xelabaj itself. This would entail educating the women in the principles of business image and expansion, as well as training one or two individual women to fill the position of Marketing Mentor in the future. Our main goal is to give the women of Xelabaj the skills and motivation to sustain and develop their own enterprise in the future.
FUNDRAISING MENTOR OF WOMEN'S Sewing Association New
(two positions available, urgent need)
Requirements: 2 months minimum, with at least 2 years of college or related skill
Costs: Contact Xelabaj
To Apply: Send resume, detailed project proposal and two letters of recommendation electronically to the contact information listed above. A brief proposal letter in Spanish should be written directly to the women of Xelabaj (email Contact Information listed above)
Who Should Apply:
*Self-motivated; able to work in low-structure situation
*Computer literate (Word, Internet, Microsoft Money, etc.)
*Excellent communication and writing skills
*Capacity to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures
*Experience in grant writing and non-profit fundraising preferred
*People with a strong interest in women's issues and sustainable development
*Anyone with fresh, new ideas and the energy to make them work!!
*Need to be flexible since unexpected tasks/ projects are possible
*Need to be tenacious as this work environment is filled with technical, logistical and human challenges
Organizational History: See Description at beginning
Position Description: All young small businesses need initial investments to develop and flourish. However, in Guatemala, there is little to no support from the Government or other sources for much-needed funding. The women of Xelabaj have managed to form a working venture with their own determination and the support of Casa Xelajú. However, with Xelabaj’s new start-up and sustainability expenses, they have an urgent need for an initial infusion of capital. They need in-kind donations, other donations or grants. They need a digital camera, scanner, 2 industrial sewing machines, money for electricity, as well as money for professional sewing and design trainers. The job of the Fundraising Mentor is to search out new avenues of funding and obtaining resources for Xelabaj, through grants, local and international fundraising activities, company donations, and any other creative means of procuring capital.
The responsibilities of the Mentor will be two-fold: First, she or he will develop a comprehensive approach to raising funds and resources. This could be achieved by searching out company sponsorship, internet fundraising, contacting previous volunteers to host benefit dinners in their hometowns, grants, support from college and university organizations, or local fundraising events. With the help of the women in Xelabaj and other internst, she or he will establish a target level of funding to be achieved during her or his stay and actively work to achieve this goal.
Second, the Fundraising Mentor will be responsible for developing a fund- and resource-raising plan for future volunteers and for the Xelabaj itself. This would entail a personal account of one's own experience (in terms of what worked and what didn't), an extensive contact list (of companies, grant foundations, individuals, etc.), guidelines for grant-writing (from personal and external sources), an account of funds raised, goals for future projects, and any other useful and practical information. In addition, the Mentor would train one or two women from Xelabaj in the skill of fund- and resource-raising, and assist in creating a committee for the Governing Board to focus on these issues. This is a great opportunity to develop grant-writing skills, gain experience in non-profit/small business fundraising, meet interesting people, and to help the Xelajab achieve its dreams! |
Outlets to sell products. |
Sells ropa típica and accesories.
Newsletter. |
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kerrkathleen@hotmail.com |
294-7454 |
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13 Av 8-43, Zona 3 (home of the directora) |
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Señora |
Herrera |
Amparo |
Kate Kerr (exvolunteer) katekerr@yahoo.com |
Organizational History: Xelabaj began on April 13, 1998 as a workshop to teach women how to sew their own clothes. The workshop started with 6 sewing machines, 26 women and one instructor. The following October, after 6 months of lessons, several of the women decided to learn how to manufacture and sell clothing to students and tourists in Quetzaltenango in order to improve their economic situation. For their first year and a half, the women of Xelabaj worked without salary. They reinvested the profits from their sales back into Xelabaj to facilitate its growth and development. With the help of volunteers, they continued to develop their product line, learn basic business practices, established accounting and inventory systems, and began advertising in local cafes and hotels frequented by students and tourists. After three years in existence, they have developed their skills in sewing. Today Xelabaj consists of 7 women. The majority of the women have had no formal job experience and Xelabaj represents their first opportunity to participate in an educational and professional environment. Now, however, they need additional volunteers to develop necessary business skills that will enable them to manage a sustainable business.Part of Casa Xelaju. Store hours: Mon-Fri 8-1,2:30-6. Co-op formed April 13, 1998. 60% growth capital, 40% member profit sharing. Prior to forming co-op members were earning $1.40 a day |
matt |
03/03/2002 |
dan |
| 355 |
0 |
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Coordinadora de Jovenes |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Propiciar acciones que beneficien a la juventud quetzalteca, coordinadas con instituciones públicas y privadas, nacionales e internacionales. |
Yes |
1 |
7 |
Computer, psychologists, therapists, teacher, experienced with kids and youth.
Application with prefered working-field and reference letter (e.g. from your spanish school). |
computers, books, office material |
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Collecting von plueschtieren every december to give them to kids in the rural area for xmas |
casajoven@hotmail.com |
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761-1962 |
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15 Av 0-30 Zona 1 |
|
|
Arturo |
Perez |
Jaime De Leon |
Working in the following fields:
- education
- culture
- sports
- organized groups
- employment
- human rights
- environmental issues
by organizing events and workshops. |
silvia |
20/05/2002 |
jaime |
| 265 |
0 |
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Crianza de Aves |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Proyecto de produción rural de huevos para el desarrollo comunitario. |
Yes |
2 |
30 |
Help rural village become self-sufficient through raising chickens. Possible accomodation. Send letter or email of intent, in Spanish to director. |
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plq@c.net.gt |
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763-1061 |
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project in colomba
Oficina:
5a Calle 2-40 Zona 1 |
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Lic |
Carlos |
Sanchéz |
Carlos Sánchez |
Proyecto se ubica en Colomba |
matt |
30/10/2001 |
yes |
| 115 |
0 |
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Danza Maya Wasshaquib Batz' (8 Hilo 8 Monos) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
To promote and revive traditional Guatemala dance. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
Promoter, dancer. |
Technical equipment for light shows, Mayan costumes. |
Workshops. |
Dance training every Sunday, Expositions of dance and theater through Guatemala. Call for more details. |
rolaguilarte@hotmail.com |
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765-1153 |
|
11 Calle 19-63 Zona 1 |
|
Sr |
Rolando |
Aguilar |
Rolando Aguilar |
Founded by artist Rolando Aguilar in 1991 Danza Maya aims to revive, investigate and diffuse traditional mayan dance, through expositions and workshops. Wasshaquib Batz' means eight thread or eight monkeys and signifies the first day of the sacred year of development. Danza Maya is funded completely through its administrators, through the tuition of workshops and through entrance fees to expositions.
Why did Danza Maya arise?
1. For the necesity of expression of the Mayan pueblo via art and culture
2. To investigate indentity issues
3. To create a social, cultural and educative space for local youth
Mission:
Más que estampas folklóricas es la incoproración de los elementos de la Madre Tierra para la expresión de las sentimientos del ser humano; es la historia de las manifestaciones contemporáneas artístico-corporales cuyas raices se encuentran en el proyecto civiliatorio de nuestra milenaria Cultura Maya; es también la incorporación de la riqueza creativa tradicional a los recursos técnicos y modernos que se plasman en la poesía, la danza, la música, el teatro y la historia. |
silvia |
04/12/2001 |
rolando |
| 328 |
0 |
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Dr. Mario Recinos |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Local dentist who provides treatment, free of cost, to children from orphanages and street children |
No |
0 |
0 |
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Please send dental supplies so that Dr. Recinos can continue with his work. Especially, fillings, syringes and anasthsia. |
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toothman@latinmail.com |
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511-9846 |
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matt |
28/03/2002 |
|
| 37 |
0 |
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ECAO Equipo de Consultoria en Agricultura Orgánica |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Consultancy to help campesinos with sustainable methods. |
Yes |
2 |
180 |
Specialists in organic agriculture, ecologists. Application with qualifications and fields of interest to the director;
Internships for 6 months, foreign and local. Depending on the period of working, accommodation and food available. |
Equipment for organic agriculture, agricultural literature. |
Workshops. |
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ecaoxela@concyt.gob.gt |
|
761-9596 |
761-2026 |
Regional Sede de Occidente
5a Calle D3-48 Zona 1 |
|
Sr |
Marco Tulio |
Granados Ortiz |
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Also runs Guatemaya, offices in Xela, Guate, Peten, Solola, 1993 funded by FIA (USA). |
silvia |
07/12/2001 |
mario |
| 309 |
0 |
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Ecce Maya |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Center for disabled children. Education center. |
Yes |
1 |
30 |
computers
health and nutrition
games,
construction
tutoring
fundraising
Send letter or email of intent to Felipe. |
|
|
|
felipe.mat@caramail.com |
|
|
|
San Juan La Laguna
Lago Atitlán |
www.iaminawe.co.uk/eccemaya |
|
Candela |
|
Felipé Mathiot |
Located 75 meters from lake Atitlan. For children with Down's Syndrome, deaf, blind, paralysed. Children of San pedro, San Marcos, San Pablo, Tzununá and refugees Does therapy .through hydrotherapy, massage and language therapy, nutrition, education, hygiene and meds. |
chris |
27/02/2002 |
|
| 32 |
0 |
 |
What
are you Sniffing ? |
EDELAC Escuela de la Calle |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
School for underprivileged and at risk children in Las Rosas and a dormitory for street children in downtown Xela. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Work as a teacher in the school, or as a counselor in the dorm. |
Food staples, school supplies. |
|
Benefit dinners Thursdays at Casa Argentina. |
asoedelac@xela.net.gt |
edelac@usa.net |
761-1521 |
761-2470 |
Diagonal 12 8-37, zona 1, Quetzaltenango (school, near Las Rosas),
7a Av 8-30, Zona 1 (dormitory) |
http://beef.brownrice.com/streetschool/edelac.htm |
Sr |
Guadalupe |
Pos |
Ipolito Ruiz, Miguel Quiroa |
School, dormitory, also adult education program. Connected to Quetzaltrekkers. |
matt |
14/04/2001 |
matt |
| 33 |
0 |
 |
|
El Espacio |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Location of EntreMundos office. Hosts conferences and events. Small hospedaje for long term volunteers |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
See website |
|
Information center for volunteering. |
|
espacio@entremundos.org |
entremundos@hotmail.com |
761-2179 |
|
6a Calle 7-31 Zona 1 |
www.entremundos.org |
Mr |
Max |
Lieberman |
Mr Chris McCartney |
See website |
chris |
03/03/2002 |
y |
| 9 |
0 |
|
|
EL PAREDON |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Volunteer work consists of teaching English to local children in the small village of El Paredon, situated on the shores of the pacific ocean, surrounded by the Mangroves of El Naranjo-Sipacate National Park. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Teaching English to local kids for 3 hours of classes per day.
Required skills: Native English speaker or experience in teaching English.
Accommodation for the Volunteer is provided for free by the Surf Camp and food can be provided by a local family. |
School supplies, financial sponsering. |
|
|
paredon@itelgua.com |
|
812-3387 |
832-3328 (fax) |
Colonia El Naranjo No 53, La Antigua –Sacatepequez – Guatemala. C.A. |
http://elparedonsurfcamp.tripod.com/Surf/ |
|
|
|
Adolfo Cruz |
The non-profit project started in October 2002 on a local initiative in close cooperation with Adolfo Cruz, his Surf Camp, the principle of the local school. The village has about six-hundred inhabitants, with 30 to 40 kids from 8 to 18 attending classes from Monday to Friday. Lessons take place at the local school. |
silvia |
30/11/2002 |
damian |
| 36 |
0 |
 |
|
EntreMundos |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Forum for social projects in Xela. Volunteer resource. Newspaper. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
Reporters, writers, web-design, fundraisers, organisers, investigaters. |
Newspaper stories, office supplies, advertisers. |
Organization contacts, distribution of information. |
Political conferences, fundraisers. |
emundos@entremundos.org |
entremundos@hotmail.com |
761-2179 |
|
el espacio
6a Calle 7-31 Zona 1 |
www.entremundos.org |
Mr |
Mateo |
Lieberman |
Chris McCartney |
Forum to connect and maximise resources of social and cultural projects in Xela. |
chris |
12/11/2001 |
m and c |
| 367 |
0 |
|
|
Escuela de Autogestion Communitaria |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
A Community School that specializes in elementary education |
Yes |
3 |
30 |
Need someone who can help with the project by teaching English, computers, and helping with the activites. |
Donations of fotocopy machines, printers, school supplies |
|
Reunions with community families |
info@inepas.org |
|
913-3313 |
614-4312 |
Aldea Chirijquiac Cantel, Quetzaltenango |
www.inepas.org |
Prof. |
Mariano |
Pérez |
Maria Antonieta ROQUET Coordinadora General |
Founded in 1994, by a group of families with the help of INEPAS. Currently, there are ten teachers and 350 students involved in this organization. |
|
11/07/2002 |
|
| 34 |
0 |
|
|
Escuela Elisa Molina de Stahl |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
School for children with impaired hearing. |
No |
0 |
|
|
Typewriter, kitchen furniture and fittings, sewing machine and utensils. |
|
|
|
|
761-0240 |
|
Diagonal 15 6-25 Zona 5 |
|
Sra |
Alba |
Edy Cifuentes de León |
|
Primary school forwestern Guatemala, with 13 teachers. |
silvia |
23/11/2001 |
edy |
| 212 |
0 |
|
|
Escuela Guatemalteca de Comunicación |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
School and center to promote compunter skills, communication, and independent TV and radio media. |
Yes |
0 |
|
|
Filming and studio equipment. |
|
|
egc@xela.net.gt |
|
761-2149 |
|
2a calle 14A-32, Zona 1, Quetzaltenango |
www.egcxela.com |
|
Patricia |
Moore |
Patricia Moore |
Provide computer classes in rural communities and in the city of Xela. Plans to establish media centres in many rural locations to allow the Mayan people to broadcast TV and radio through a national open access channel. To teach internet technology and provide media training. |
silvia |
26/12/2002 |
patricia |
| 107 |
0 |
|
|
Escuela Primaria Cantón Xetuj |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Rural educational development program and construction of rural primary school and library. |
Yes |
2 |
14 |
School teachers, construction workers, 1st aid instructors. 8am-1pm Mon-Thurs. Has successfully hosted many volunteers in the past. |
Educational books in Spanish or K'iché. 100 school desks. |
|
|
guatemain@quetzal.net |
|
761-1681 |
765-0040 |
Contact Guatemaya Intercultural
14 Av "A" 3-06 Zona 1 |
|
Sra |
Marisel |
Estrada |
Marisel Estrada |
Esta comunidad está conformada por 105 familias y por 600 habitantes, los cuales habitan en 80 casas. Los únicos servicios con que cuenta actualmente la comunidad son: Dos iglesias, una católica y otra evangélica y con una Escuela de Autogestión Comunitaria, la cual no está construida en su totalidad.
Empezo a funcionar el 17 de enero de 1,998. Con los grados de 1º, 2º, 3º, 4º y 5º. Primaria, con dos maestras, una para primer grado y otra para los cuatro grados restantes y con un comité de apoyo formado por una directiva.
Para este año hubo 100 niños y se empezó a construir un aula de madera donada por el Club Rotario.
En el año 2,000 se construyeron otras aulas cuyo dinero fue donado por la Asociación Esperanza, Un grupo de profesores norteamericanos y actividades que realizó el comité.
También se construyó un pozo cisterna para abastecer de agua a la escuela, ya que la comunidad carece de agua potable.
Este año se incrementaron más maestros y se implemento además de sexto grado, preprimaria.
Actualmente hay 200 niños inscritos hay kinder , preparatoria y toda la primaria, se cuenta con 6 maestros en su totalidad, faltan aún dos maestros más, aproximadamente se necesitan 100 escritorios, así como la construcción de 3 aulas más, un salón para biblioteca, libros, un área de deportes y cementar el piso del patio. |
matt |
11/05/2001 |
no |
| 379 |
0 |
|
|
Estación Biológica Las Guacamayas |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Estación Biológica en el Parque Nacional Laguna del Tigre (PNLT) en San Andrés, Petén |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
1) VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:
Salary: volunteer coordinator receives 10% of the money he/she brings into the station through promotion. Includes free boat and car trips.Food not included.
Responsibilities: Bringing new volunteers to the station and setting them up in a program of volunteer work in and around the station.
2) VOLUNTEER:
Cost: Q60 per day includes free boat and car trips. Food not included.
Free for long-term volunteers.
WORK AVAILABLE (Flexible itinerary):
- Monitoring of Guacamayas.
- Scientific study of the white tortoise.
- Water quality survey.
- Working with the communities within the National Park
- Maintenance of buildings, equipment and forest paths. |
|
|
|
infoebg@propeten.org |
|
926-1370 |
926-1141 |
Calle Central, Flores, Petén |
www.propeten.org |
|
|
|
Francisco Moya (cell: 811-3043) |
Con alrededor de 338,000 hestáreas, el PNLT tiene como objectivo ecológico mantener la continuidad del ecosistema que permite la diversidad natural. Su objecto social es garantizar a los guatemaltecos el acceso a los beneficios generados por esa biodiversidad, a través de actividades compatibles con ella.
Programas:
- de investigación
- de capacitación y divulgación
- de establecimiento de convenios
- de recaudación de fondos
- de uso publico |
silvia |
30/10/2002 |
gary |
| 39 |
0 |
|
|
Friends of Pasac Segundo |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Elementary school for children. Created and maintained by a committee of parents. Focuses on rights of indigenous children in Cantel, near Xela. |
Yes |
0 |
|
English teachers, computer training, construction. |
Computer equipment. |
Grant writing experience. |
Benefit dinners and fundraisers. |
friendsofpasacsegundo@yahoo.com |
|
|
|
Escuela de la Communidad
Cantel |
http://www.geocities.com/friendsofpasacsegundo |
Sra |
Rodelia Raymundo |
Poz |
Elizabeth Jenner |
160 students, age 5-12, Spanish and Quiché, building a new school (prep, med, high) and clinic. Connection with Celas Maya Spanish school, free with library.
Also visit the following:
http://mikebaird.com/guat2001/guatemala-2001.htm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pasac |
41730 |
|
n |
| 41 |
0 |
|
|
FUNDABIEM Fundación Pro Bienestar del Minusválido |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Provides medical assistence to handicapped children. |
Yes |
2 |
30 |
Physiotherapists, psychologists, special-needs teachers, language therapists. |
|
|
Monthly supervision. |
fundabiem@guate.net |
|
765-4723 |
|
Final Diagonal 15 Zona 5 Las Rosas |
|
Dr |
Luis |
Estuardo Hernández |
Sra. Flor de Maria Orosco, Trabajadora Social |
Founded 1989, provides rehabilitation, social integration and therapies for children with Downs-Syndrome and mental disability. Also have a center at Panajachel on the road to Santa Catarina. |
silvia |
13/11/2001 |
|
| 223 |
0 |
|
|
Fundacion Cristiana para los Niños y Ancianos: Proyecto "Jóvenes de María" |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Servicios de salud y, apadrinamiento y educatión a bajo cosota a familias. |
Yes |
2 |
30 |
Doctors, nurses, psychologists, dentists, laboratory assistants or students of these subjects. |
Medication. |
|
Meeting every Friday with parents. |
|
|
763-5423 |
767-1650 |
21 Av 3-46, Zona 7 |
www.cfcausa.org |
|
Catalina |
Palacios de Ruiz |
Catalina Palacios de Ruiz |
Founded 1991; belonging to a worldwide catholic organization with headquarters in Kansas/USA |
silvia |
30/11/2001 |
marta lopez; very cooperative |
| 324 |
0 |
|
|
Fundacion Guillermo Toriello |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Atencion a los excombatientes de la guerra en el occidente |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Engineers, economists, architects, medics.
Applicacion with curriculum and working interests. |
scholarships |
|
|
|
|
763-2207 |
|
1a calle 23-51 Zona 1 |
|
Sra |
Lidia |
Santos Amparo |
Lidia Santos Amparo |
Founded as a project to realize the Acuerdos del Paz of 1996.
Help to because of the civil war disabled people by providing work, housing and social support. |
silvia |
13/03/2002 |
kevin |
| 278 |
0 |
|
|
FUPEDES Fundacion de Periodismo para el Desarrollo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Escuela para la formacion profesional de periodistas |
Yes |
3 |
90 |
Trabajar en el area de computacion, talleres o actividades extras (deportivas, conferencias, etc.). Solicitud con curriculum |
computers |
|
|
fupedes@xela.net.gt |
|
761-3070 |
761-3071, 761-3072 |
22 Av. 3-73 Zona 3, Edificio Galerias Roiz |
|
Sr |
Luis |
Gustavo Jurado Duarte |
Luis Gustavo Jurado Duarte or Anabela |
Hace 1998 promonicionan el periodismo para desarrollo en las comunidades maya. Dan 20 becas anuales a jovenes indigenas. |
silvia |
02/02/2002 |
luis |
| 46 |
0 |
|
|
GAP Guatemala Accompaniment Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Human rights observer. |
Yes |
3 |
180 |
Prospective candidates should be at least 21 years old, live in the U.S. or Canada, and have: Spanish proficiency or demonstrated ability to develop proficiency within six weeks; The ability to live and work in rudimentary conditions and in situations that may involve some risk; Cultural sensitivity and good judgment; Ability to write reports and undertake human rights monitoring; Previous experience in Guatemala or Latin America (preferred).
Volunteers receive room and board and a monthly stipend plus health insurance but are required to pay a $320 fee for a mandatory week-long training in the U.S. The volunteer also covers transportation to
Guatemala and is expected to participate in fundraising activities. If you are not already fluent in Spanish, you may be invited to attend the training, but you will be required to complete additional language training
at your own expense prior to being placed in a Guatemalan community. |
|
Library |
|
nisguagap@igc.org |
|
011 (202)265-8713 |
011(202)223-8221 fax |
1830 Conn. Ave. NW
Wash. DC 20009
USA |
http://www.nisgua.org/G.A.P._text.htm |
|
Heather |
Dean |
Heather Dean |
Accompaniment creates a non-violent response to the threats, harassment, and violence suffered by Guatemalan communities and grassroots organizations. To this end, NISGUA’s Guatemala Accompaniment Project (G.A.P.) places U.S. volunteers to live side-by-side with at-risk communities and organizations in an effort to deter human rights violations. These volunteers, known as accompaniers, monitor the situation and alert the international community to abuses. The accompaniers’ presence provides a measure of security and creates space for Guatemalan communities and organizations to organize to defend their rights. |
Gaelle |
11/09/2002 |
idealist.org |
| 49 |
0 |
 |
|
GBRC Guatemalan Birding Resource Center |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Runs birding tours, and participates in conservation programs. |
Enquire |
0 |
|
Occasional Internships for tours and studies. Research on birds. |
|
|
Tours. |
|
|
767-7339 |
|
7 Calle 15-18 Zona 1 |
|
Sr |
Jason |
Shadwell |
|
Open M-F 7am-10am, 7pm-10pm |
41730 |
|
chris |
| 382 |
0 |
|
|
Global Peacemakers |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
A project for emerging leaders interested in Central America. This project continues
the good work of Friendship Americas and RYS near Santiago Atitlan, one of Guatemala's most beautiful locations. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
Leadership Team Member |
|
|
|
guatemala@globalpeacemakers.org |
|
|
|
Santiago Atitlan,
Guatemala |
http://www.globalpeacemakers.org/latinamerica/ |
|
|
|
Eric Wenzel |
|
|
30/11/2002 |
idealist |
| 50 |
0 |
|
|
GUATEMAYA |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Sales and marketing outlet for ECAO agricultural produce. |
Enquire |
0 |
|
Help promoting their fair trade products |
Outlets for sales. |
Organic product for sale, coffee, marmalade |
|
guatmaya@mail.concyt.gob.gt |
|
761-9596 |
|
Regional Sede de Occidente
5a Calle D3-48 Zona 1 |
|
Lic. |
Guillermo |
Cifuentes |
|
Part of ECAO. |
chris |
03/01/2001 |
|
| 51 |
0 |
 |
|
Guatemaya Intercultural Center |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Travel agency. Places volunteers in several projects:
.Proyecto Escuela Primaria de Canton Xetuj
. Proyecto de apadrinamiento para niños.
. Hogar de ancianos - Guatepec - |
Yes |
2 |
14 |
Send letter or email of interest to Sra. Marisel Estrada.
.Proyecto Escuela Primaria de Canton Xetuj: Volunteers teachings arts, music, English, physics... To children of the indigenous community - 2 weeks minimum-
. Proyecto de apadrinamiento Guatemaya intercultural: translation, marketing. 1 month minimum.
. Hogar de ancianos - Guatepec - Volunteer helping old indigenous people. Room and board provided in Guatepec. |
Donacions for indigenous community.
Padrinos para niños. |
|
|
guatmain@quetzal.net |
|
765-0040 |
761 1681 |
14 Av "A" 3-06 Zona 1 |
|
Sra |
Marisel |
Estrada |
Marisel Estrada |
.Proyecto Escuela Primaria de Canton Xetuj: ayuda a la niñez pobre de Xetuj
. Proyecto de apadrinamiento Guatemaya intercultural: busca padrinos para niños.
. Hogar de ancianos - Guatepec -: ayuda a los ancianos |
Gaelle |
11/09/2002 |
y |
| 52 |
0 |
|
|
Habitat for Humanity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Builds affordable houses with low- income families, and provides interest-free credit. Operates across Guatemala. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
Habitat welcomes people who wish to help with basic construction of houses on various project sites (no previous building experience required). Other long term positions may be available. |
construction equipment |
|
|
volunteer@habitatguatemala.org |
info@habitatguatemala.org |
763-5308 |
|
Av Las Americas 9-50 Zona 3
Supercom DELCO, of.no.3, 3er.nivel, or Apartado postal 373.09901 |
www.habitatguatemala.org |
Sr |
Luis |
Samayoa |
Stephanie (volunteer coordinator) |
Habitat is a large international organization, founded in 1979, which with the assistance of its dozen or so affiliates and local committees distributed round the country, has financed and built over 10,000 houses providing housing for some 70,000 people. National office is in Xela. |
chris |
03/02/2002 |
m and c |
| 358 |
0 |
|
|
Hermano Pedro |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
START-UP COORDINATOR FOR RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
at least 1 year of college or related skill.
Volunteers pay US$150.00 as an initial placement fee (US$50.00 when you apply and US$100.00 right after the Spanish oral proficency interview approval).
In Guatemala there is US$50.00 a week fee to cover homestay and a donation to the organization in which you will be working.**
**The homestay and donations fees are charged separately in Guatemala on a weekly bases.
PLACEMENT FEES CAN NOT BE USED TOWARDS HOMESTAY AND DONATION FEES IN GUATEMALA
Costs cover family homestay with 3 meals a day, application processing, supervision and an informal evaluation, a resource-building monetary donation to various community development projects, and participation in the school's daily social and cultural activities when possible according to the volunteer's schedule. Such activities include field trips, excursions and seminars. Activity transportation and guide fees are paid for by the school.
To Apply: Send resume, detailed project proposal (consult other animal shelter organizations in the US to find information on minimal needs to develop a shelter) and two letters of recommendation via email to our Guatemalan office.
Who Should Apply:
*strong organizational abilities
*ability to work independently in a low-structure environment
*past experience in rural travel in Latin America a bonus
*ability to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures
*a background in health preferred, but not necessary
*excellent communication skills in Spanish and English
*computer literate (Microsoft Word and Internet)
*people with strong interest in rural health and sustainable development
Position Description:
The Project Start-up Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing, with the local rural community health commitee, a program to find potential surgery candidates and spreading awareness of this program in the Quetzaltenango region. There are three main aspects to this position. First, the Coordinator would be responsible for traveling to local pueblos and meeting with community groups, local government, individuals, schools, etc., and when there are none of these groups available, organize a local community health commitee to find groups to send to the hospital in Antigua. This includes developing basic profiles on each candidate, arranging transport, accompanying each group to and from Antigua, making arrangements with the hospital for appointments and surgery dates, and working independently and with the social services division of the hospital to arrange for transport, housing, and food costs for each patient. The Coordinator will have the opportunity to spend a large amount of their time in the rural indigenous communities of Quetzaltenango, as well as work almost completely in Spanish.
Second, the Coordinator will be responsible for carrying out fundraisers and searching for funds to help support the costs for transport, room, and board of each person who travels to Antigua for surgery. While the social service division offers a number of rooms in Antigua for free, as well as support for transportation and food, we feel it is important to do what we can to help cover the costs, and therefore give opportunities to more in need. Fundraising would be done locally as well as internationally to reach a broader donation base. This will include expanding the Coordinator's program to the internet, through discussion groups (see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pedrera for example), an internet page, and other means for reaching funding sources and sharing the benefits this program offers.
Third, the Coordinator will be responsible for developing a sustainable program that continues to inform the populace of this remarkable opportunity in the future. This could be attained in many ways. Some key aspects of this element include an extensive advertising program, local health seminars in schools and communities, coordinating activities and sharing knowledge with local social organizations and other groups, and going out and talking to community members. In addition, the Coordinator will be responsible for creating a comprehensive plan for future volunteers to follow and add to, including contacts, long-term goals, past accomplishments, number and names of patients who participated, and other useful information. The main goal is to create a program that not only helps those in need now, but also allows future candidates access to the knowledge and resources they need to obtain surgery at Hermano Pedro.
The position of Program Start-up Coordinator will be very challenging, but also incredibly rewarding! The Coordinator will have the chance to work mainly with the indigenous Maya in the Xela region, and forge lasting relationships with members of these communities. The chance to see automatic results is rare in development projects, where results often take months or years. The Coordinator will be seeing the results of their work daily. Seeing the smile of a child after they have had their cleft lip corrected will make this position a lasting and incredible experience for the person who fills this position! |
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claudia@casaxelaju.com |
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http://www.c.net.gt/hpedro |
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Claudia |
Hermano Pedro (Antigua, Guatemala) is a comprehensive, Catholic-based center providing low-cost and free medical care, education, nursing homes for the elderly, residence for orphaned and abandoned children, daycare for poor working mothers with children, physical and occupational therapy for the physically and mentally handicapped, and many other programs aimed towards benefiting the impoverished populations of Guatemala. Started in 1980 by Friar Guillermo Bonilla, the organization has helped thousands of Guatemalans to gain access to services unattainable to their economic group, and create better lives for themselves and their communities. The programs are all non-profit and are maintained mainly by donations.
One of Hermano Pedro's many projects brings international doctors to the clinic to perform all types of surgery (excluding life threatening, such as open heart surgery). Doctors have come from Italy, Spain, Canada, the US, and many other countries from around the world. Depending on the policies of the groups of doctors, the surgeries are either free or offered for a small charge (to help with the costs of materials) and many times, if a group of 10 individuals who need surgery can be gathered, all their costs will be covered by the organization. Hermano Pedro's goal is for this program to be used by all Guatemalans, but in the past, they have had trouble spreading the word of this incredible opportunity outside of the Antigua region. |
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30/05/2002 |
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Hogar Comunitario |
0 |
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1 |
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0 |
1 |
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1 |
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Home for abused, abandoned or orphaned children located in Cantel. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
40-hour work week. Background in social work, pedagogia or medicine preferable, but not necessary. |
school books, school supplies, blackboards. Medical supplies |
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proyectos@inepas.org |
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765-1308 |
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In Cantel, but contact is through INEPAS
15 Av 4-59 Zona 1 |
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Sra |
María Antonieta |
de Roquet |
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This home for children has been understaffed since its inception. It is a prime opportunity to work independently and without many other foreigners.
There are 140 children between the ages of 1 and 6 whose parents cannot care for them during the day, as they live in extreme poverty and must work outside of their homes to earn money to support their families. |
matt |
25/06/2001 |
yes |
| 233 |
0 |
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Hogar Cuña de Quetzaltenango |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
1 |
0 |
Amparar a los niños huérfanos y abandonados. |
Yes |
2 |
60 |
Work with the children |
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lcboggs@guate.net |
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761-2089 |
763-6724 |
7a Av 17-98 Zona 5 |
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Mrs |
Clare |
Boggs |
Larry B. Boggs |
(will be moving to Sololá in 2003) |
chris |
26/02/2002 |
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0 |
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Hogar de Niños Minusvalido Hermano Pedro |
0 |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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1 |
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Orphanage connected to San Bartolomé Church, disabled children. |
Yes |
1 |
180 |
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763-1821 |
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8a Calle 0-50 Zona 4 |
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Julieta |
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Padre Juán Luis Lazaro |
Has around 75 disabled and abandoned children. Very organised and run by Catholic nuns. |
chris |
03/05/2001 |
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ICA |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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Spanish school with volunteer opportunities |
Yes |
1 |
14 |
Reforestation - 2 weeks
Primary school and women's prison - 4 weeks and intermediate spanish
Room occasionally available. No kitchen facilities. Can participate in ICA's school activities. |
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info@spanishschoolica.com |
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763-1871 |
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19 Av 1-47 Zona 1 |
www.spanishschoolica.com |
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Enrique |
Diaz |
Rosie |
Has projects in reforestation a project with a primary school and in a women's prison. |
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y |
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IDEI Instituto de Educación Integral para la Salud y el Desarrollo |
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1 |
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1 |
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Gives medical attention to children and women. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Educated in health matters especially HIV/AIDS, web-design.
Working time: Mon - Fri 8 -12/14 - 17 |
Computers, big tent, medical supplies. |
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idei@guate.net |
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761-9419 |
761-4280 fax |
7a Calle 4-24 Zona 1 |
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Cesar |
Agusto López Tellez |
Janet Ikeda, Beth Cohen (exvolunteer) bethecohen@yahoo.com |
Services, education and research in the following areas: Infant and reproductive health, including AIDS, childrens' rights, youth leadership training, computer studies. Has a clinic in Cajola.
Has been working in the rural Quiche and Mam regions since 1996. Has two health clinics and has taught over 20 mayan men and women to evaluate and treat basic childhood illnesses. Additionally, IDEI works with local midwives. Connected to governmental hospital Rodolfo Robles, where Dr. López is a practicing physician. |
silvia |
05/02/2002 |
janet |
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INEPAS Instituto de Estudios de Español y Participación en Ayuda Social |
1 |
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Spanish school and supporter of several social projects. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
School co-ordinator: Persona dinámica, responsable con conciencia social, bilingue (ingles español) y frances si es posible. (buena redacción) para Coordinar el Programa de Español de la Asociación
I.MEDICOS:
1. Primeros auxilios
2. Consulta médica
3. Ofrecer charlas o conferencias
II. PSICOLOGOS:
1. Tratamiento psicológico individual y grupal
2. Ofrecer charlas o conferencias
3. Ofrecer orientación a las familias acerca de la salud, higiene, etc.
III. ENFERMERAS (OS):
1. Primeros auxilios
2. Ofrecer charlas conferencias sobre la salud
IV. TRABAJADORES SOCIALES:
1. Realizar estudios socioeconómicos de las familias
2. Charlas o conferencias a las familias
V. MAESTROS Y PROFESORES:
1. Trabajar con los niños de los Hogares Comunitarios en las mañanas o en las tardes (escritura, lectura, pintura y actividades de desarrollo persona, área rural)
2. Trabajar con los alumnos de la Escuela de Choquiac en la mañana o en las tardes (repaso de escritura, lectura matemáticas, curso de ingles o informática y otras actividades de desarrollo personal, área rural)
3. Colaborar con otras actividades que se le asigne.
VI. INGENIEROS Y OTROS:
1. Integrar brigadas de trabajo para la construcción de escuela en la comunidad de Choquiac (instalación de drenaje, alumbrado, etc.)
2. Trabajar como personal de INEPAS según su profesión y experiencia.
(en la oficina o como guía)
Se aceptan estudiantes que deseen realizar trabajo de investigación o tesis.
REQUISITOS:
1. Puede participar una sola persona o un grupo que vengan de un mismo país o de una misma institución.
2. Que tenga un nivel de español comprensible.
3. Que tenga experiencia de trabajo con grupos de niños, adultos y padres de familia.
4. Que disponga de tiempo no menos de 90 días, según el proyecto que elija .
5. Que tenga las posibilidades de costear sus gastos de pasajes y estancia en el país. |
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info@inepas.org |
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765-1308 |
765-2584 (fax) |
15 Av 4-59 Zona 1 |
www.inepas.org |
Sra |
Maria Antoineta |
de Roquet |
María Antonieta Roquet |
INEPAS (Institute of Spanish Language and Social Aid Programs), founded in 1994, is an independent non-profit organization that is currently recognized by the Guatemalan government for its social, legal, and humanitarian work.
INEPAS has two main objectives :
The first is the development and sustained support of various educational and capacity-building programs, all dedicated to serving disadvantaged youth and families in the Quetzaltenango region.
The second is to provide Spanish language training, while focusing on Guatemalan culture and society. This revenue-producing program enables INEPAS to meet its primary objective.
It is connected to Hogar Comunitario. Also supports Escuela Rural Mixta de Choquiac with 350 rural children in attendance. |
chris |
20/11/2001 |
chris |
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Instituto "Nuevo Luz" |
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Promover el mejoramiento de la niñez. |
Enquire |
0 |
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767-0132 |
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2a Calle 2-94 Zona 3
La Esperanza |
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Luz |
Guzmán |
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matt |
31/07/2001 |
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0 |
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Instituto Alinaza Nacional Contra la Pobreza |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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0 |
0 |
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1 |
0 |
0 |
Atencion a la pobreza en el area rural de Guatemala |
Yes |
1 |
0 |
wiss.arbeiten
investigacion social, informatica, programacion, hacer tesis |
Office material, multimedia, computers, projectors |
Documentation centre |
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instpobreza@internetdetelgua.com.gt |
instpobr@hotmail.com |
767-7675 |
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17 Av 4-42 Zona 3, Edf. Torre Profesional, oficina # 20 |
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Ing. |
Gustavo |
Búcaro |
Gustavo Búcaro |
Francisco Roberto Gutiérrez Martínez published 1999 his collection of essays "Para eliminar la Pobreza en Guatemala" and gave biirth to the idea of founding an alliance of NGOs, government, companies, etc. to reduce poverty in Guatemala, broaden public awareness of the problem of poverty, and enlist the support, participation and commitment of the various sectors of society to improve the standard of living of the poorest inhabitants of the country.
4 stategies:
1. Public awareness by publishing a quarterly newsletter
2. Research and documentation
3. Coordination and building of alliances by organizing seminars and events
4. Sustainability of the institute |
silvia |
20/05/2002 |
freddy barrios giron |
| 381 |
0 |
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InterAlianza Foundation |
0 |
1 |
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0 |
0 |
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1 |
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1 |
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In an attempt to meet the challenge of providing enough trees for the human population, while preserving ecosystems, InterAlianza supports ongoing reforestation projects in two highland indigenous communities (Pachaj, Cantel and Toninshaq on the side of Tajumulco Volcano). |
Enquire |
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MAKE A DONATION
By Mail:
InterAlianza Foundation
6053 Chabot Rd.
Oakland, CA 94618 |
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info@interalianza.org |
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(510) 595-6692 |
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6053 Chabot Rd.
Oakland, CA 94618, USA |
www.interalianza.org |
Mr |
Joseph |
Harrison |
Joseph Harrison (jharrison@interalianza.org, cell: (510) 282-1050) |
Our Strategy
InterAlianza is cooperating with both communities, utilizing a three-pronged strategy in order to address the problem:
1) Helping to mitigate the effects of unsustainable tree-cutting practices, i.e. guarding against further erosion; averting the destruction of ecosystems, the loss of farmland and the contamination of water and the depletion of underground water sources
2) Helping to change unsustainable tree-harvesting practices
3) Helping fund and manage a tree cultivation and replanting program, which provides education and advice to local communities and is producing enough trees to regenerate deforested areas in addition to replacing trees that are being harvested presently. |
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11/10/2002 |
website |
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Ixchel |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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1 |
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0 |
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1 |
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1 |
0 |
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Projects building stoves in rural communities to improve womens health and rights. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
Help to built stoves |
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organizacionixchel@hotmail.com |
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767-3642 |
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11 calle 21A-90, Zona 3 |
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Sra |
Clara |
Colop |
Clara Colop Yac |
Run by indiginous women.
Also medicinal plants project. |
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11/10/2002 |
catherine |
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0 |
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Juan Sisay |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Spanish school with a number of social projects. |
Yes |
0 |
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Contact to see about availability. |
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juansisay@yahoo.com |
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765-1318 |
761-1586 |
15 Av 8-38 Zona 1 |
www.juansisay.com |
Sra |
Maribel |
Tobar |
Maribel Tobar |
Projects include: medical organization, ex-guerilla orgs, dump project, grant writers. |
chris |
12/11/2001 |
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| 336 |
0 |
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La Hortaliza del Niño of Guatemala |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
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1 |
0 |
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La Hortaliza del Niño is a growing project which aims to teach children how to respect the land, respect each other, and learn a myriad of skills related to agriculture and simple gardening. |
Yes |
0 |
0 |
Garden Developer/Teacher
Description:Preferred qualifications:
1. Spanish language skills, or interest in learning spanish
2. Desire to improve the lives of children
3. Interest and knowledge in the art of organic gardening and permaculture
5. 6 month minimum committment required
Goal: To build flower sales, children's programs, medicinal plant and permaculture programs |
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Chi Nim Ya, Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala |
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cfca@guate.net |
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722-0198 |
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Parroquia San Lucas, San Lucas Toliman, Sololá |
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Jeremy Yates |
The objectives of La Hortaliza are:
1. To teach basic skills pertaining to simple agriculture
a. Preparation of compost and soil
c. Preparation of vegetable gardens
d. Planting and caring for vegetables and potted plants
2. To garnish an income from sales for direct benefit to area children
3. Developement of an exemplary permaculture and medicinal plant branch of the garden to be used as a teaching tool to area families |
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02/04/2002 |
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| 280 |
0 |
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Madre Tierra Spanish School |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Spanish school with reforestation program. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
Planting trees |
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madretierraschool@hotmail.com |
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765-1085 |
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10a calle 10-29 Zona 1 |
www.madre-tierra.org |
Sra |
Gaby |
Ovando |
Josh Wood |
Reforestationing in public parks or community land from May to September.
Scholarship program for children |
silvia |
14/12/2001 |
josh |
| 210 |
0 |
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Madres Angustiadas |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Xela based group working towards the development of local women. |
Enquire |
0 |
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May be able to provide conferences. |
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761-4847 |
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7a Calle 10-67 Zona 1 |
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Lic |
Faviola |
Hurtado |
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matt |
31/07/2001 |
yes |
| 63 |
0 |
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Mayalan |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
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1 |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
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A popular organization which works with 14 different Mayan communities in the northwest highlands of Guatemala. Includes help with small businesses. |
Yes |
2 |
30 |
Work in office and in communities - publicity, administration, organization. Organise promotional activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteers should have completed at lest one year of university study and should have proficient writing and speaking skills in English and in Spanish. Applicants must commit to at least 2 months of volunteer work, although we prefer a longer stay.
BENEFITS: The Economic Development Program Volunteer may stay in our office's apartment free of charge. He or she may alo use our office's bathing and cooking facilities. Due to a lack of financial resources, we cannot offer a salary to volunteers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Volunteer will work with the program coordinator and the International Coordinator to design project proposals before arriving in Guatemala and to complete those projects during his or her stay.
The Economic Development Program Volunteer may work in a variety of areas related to economic development in rural Mayan communities, including working with community women's cooperatives to enhance the sale of Mayan weavings both abroad and domestically, facilitating agricultural and livestock development projects, and helping communities develop plans for sustainable development of water and environmental resources.
The Community Health Volunteer may work on a variety of public health projects in Mayalan's member communities, including community healh festivals, organizing health trainings for midwives and community leaders, leading basic health trainings in communities, recruiting health professionals to visit communities, and collecting medical supplies for community medicine boxes. Most health projects will probably focus on the use of medicinal plants and on basic health issues and trainings.
Volunteers will also search for funding for their projects and will coordinate programs and activities with organizations working on similar issues. |
Books to support a library. Need help to establish this library. Help with health campaigns for children and women. Help to implement a program of micro-credit.
Computer, VCR and office and medical supplies. |
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mayalan2002@yahoo.com |
jimmysorcha@yahoo.com (Sarah, ex-volunteer) |
415-0597 |
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Marroquín, Kilometro 194 Salcajá
Apdo. Postal 220, |
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Señor |
Fredy |
Ajanel |
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Goals are to foster unity, organization, education, and self-sustainable economic development in rural communities. Provides support of returned refugees.
Organization formed of indigenous Mayans from the northwest of Guatemala in 1982. Their aim is to promote integration and self-sustainability within 13 partner rural communities by assisting in: farming (pigs, chicken, corn), crafts and weaving. They also operate small business loans. They provide grants for youth from member families and workshops on the history of Mayan culture. Teach women self-esteem, preventative medicine, pre and post natal care and issues of domestic violence. |
chris |
21/11/2001 |
luisa |
| 361 |
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Medicinal Plants |
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Medicinal plant garden |
Yes |
0 |
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Both sexes, Adults |
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928-8115 |
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San Andres, Peten |
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Matthew R. Peters |
Work with a local women´s group who maintain their medicinal plant garden within our ecological park as well as make medicines, shampoos, soaps, etc. within the park. |
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03/06/2002 |
idealist.org |
| 65 |
0 |
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Medicos Sin Fronteras |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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Provide medical assistance to rural communities |
Yes |
0 |
730 |
Bi-lingual doctors with at least 2 years experience in third world environments |
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763-7041 |
763-7039 |
8a Calle 12-54 Zona 3 |
www.msf.es |
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Lucia Torres |
Provides free consultation and medication to rural projects. |
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01/05/2001 |
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| 239 |
0 |
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MINUGUA Misión de Naciones Unidas de Guatemala |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Verificación de los acuerdos de paz. Monitor of human rights in Guatemala. |
Yes |
0 |
0 |
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Speakers, written material, videos, cassettes |
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oip-info@un.guate.net |
gorella@un.guate.net |
763-0788 |
763-0789 |
3a Calle 15 "A" 20 Zona 1 |
http://www.minugua.guate.net/ |
Sr |
Juan |
Adolfo Velásquez |
Mariela (Public Relations) in Xela office |
Created by the UN after the signing of the Peace Accords in 1996, MINUGUA provides information on human rights and other polticial topics concerning the verification of the accords.
About 20 offices nationwide. Part of the United Nations. Examines compliance with the Peace Accords. |
chris |
02/08/2002 |
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| 108 |
0 |
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Daughter
of La Voz |
Mujb'ab'l yol/Encuentro de Espresiones |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Community radio station, run by ex-guerillas. Focusing on Peace-Accord compliance. Production studio in Xela |
Yes |
3 |
90 |
Translating documents, international development, computer maintenance |
Computer equipment, radio program information, places to sell copies of historic radio broadcasts |
Publicity |
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imprenta@xela.net.gt |
steele1of12@yahoo.com, tino237@latinmail.com |
765-1661 |
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17 Avenida 0-51, Zona 3 |
http://members.aol.com/ikawak/ |
Sr |
Tino |
Recinos |
Aleshia Steele |
Daughter of La Voz Popular, Mujb'ab'l Yol, continues to give voice to the marginalized sectores of the Guatemalan population through cultural and socio-educative programming. It is still operating illegally due to the current and restrictive communicaiton laws. Working towards decentralising the power of the media in Guatemala, making community-based radio available to strengthen rather than erode Mayan culture and language, and educating people about the peace accords |
chris |
11/05/2001 |
yes |
| 271 |
0 |
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Mundo Verde |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Desarrollo integral de la mujer campesina. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
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ccic@guate.net |
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763-5608 |
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Km. 204.5 salida carretera a San Marcos |
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Sociedad Civil de Mujeres Campesinas de El Palmar y Colomba; founded 1993; coffee plantation. |
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24/11/2001 |
n - flyer |
| 236 |
0 |
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MUNIKAT Institution de Formación e Investigación para el Fortalecimiento Municipal |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Contribuir a fortalecer la gobernabilidad democrática en el municipio. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
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763-0053 |
765-2660 |
6 Av 4-53 Zona 1 |
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matt |
31/07/2001 |
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| 68 |
0 |
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Collection
Defection |
Museo de Belles Artes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Art collection and studio. |
Yes |
0 |
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Volunteers for building new museum, for a mural project, and students for art classes. |
Building materials. |
Painting and drawing lessons, selling works. |
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kioscart@hotmail.com |
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Parque Central |
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Sr |
Rodrigo |
Diaz |
|
Owned by municipality, free entry. |
interview |
03/01/2001 |
m and c March, chris April with letter |
| 122 |
0 |
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NISGUA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Information resource center on Guatemalan politics and human rights occurences. Connected with the GAP program. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
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California, USA |
http://www.nisgua.org/ |
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Quarterly newsletter on Guatemala's political and human rights situation-email listserve regarding the same. |
tricia |
16/05/2001 |
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| 71 |
0 |
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Nuevos Horizontes (Associación Hogar Nuevos Horizontes) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Women's support organization, including the center for abused women and children, partially funded by Project Quetzal. |
Yes |
2 |
30 |
Short to long term, men encouraged to apply as well. Work includes assisting in day care, fundraising or in after school tutoring and activities for the children of the mothers. Two month minimun
Currently searching for a Volunteer Coordinator. A one year position that pays $125 per month. Duties include: volunteer recruitment, coordination of fundraising, report writing, coordinating weekly volunteer meetings, recruitment and training of future coordinator. Minimum requirements: advanced Spanish and English skills, experience in managment, negotionation, human resources, and basic accounting, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet. |
Food staples, school supplies, a field to play ball on. |
Make and sell their own bread. |
Weekly meetings at Blue Angel café (6pm Mondays) |
nhcoordinadoras@hotmail.com |
honoris@intelnet.net.gt |
761-5004 |
761-6122 |
3 Av 8-34 Zona 2
(Office) |
www.idealist.org |
Lic |
Lilian |
Wuj |
Nadia (cellphone 295-0160) |
1 office, 1 shelter, 3 kindergartens, classes, legal seminars, medical clinic, about 40 kids, library (in the office). |
chris |
03/03/2002 |
yes |
| 318 |
0 |
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PAMI - Proyecto SEMILLA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Organization helping street kids.
Mission: contribuir a mejorar la calidad de vida de los niños, las niñas y adolescentes trabajadores y sus familias en la zona turistica de Panajachel, impulsando estrategias de atencion respeto a sus actividades laborales, educacion, promocion de la participacion, organización y profesionalizacion. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Work with the 6 components of the organization:
. Alternative education (activities such as corporal expression, music, art… as a complement of primary education for street kids)
. Human promotion (recreation activities with the objective of developing the children. Ex: team work…)
. Develop professional skills for the children
. Communication and public policies (involving all communication mediums)
. Teach the kids how to organize themselves
. Staff administration
others: regular activities with the street kids and their parents. |
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psemilla@hotmail.com |
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762 2241 |
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1ra calle b 2-74 Zona 1
Panajachel
Lago Atitlán
(al lado de la iglesia cathedral) |
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Virginai Lopez |
PAMI is a non profit NGO, non religious nor political. Created in 1989 with the objective of helping the rural community in Guatemala. Central office in Guatemala Ciudad (SEMILLA, 11 calle 10-36 Zona 2, Ciudad Nueva, Guatemala de la Asuncion; tel: 254 1486). |
Gaelle |
11/09/2002 |
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| 275 |
0 |
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Partners in Solidarity |
Partners in Solidarity/Compañeros en Solidaridad |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Program to procure and ship items from USA to Quetzaltenango at little or no charge for donation to local NGOs. EntreMundos acts as an agent. Uses HART as shipping agents. |
Yes |
0 |
1 |
Fundraising in states or technical support and help with distribution of goods in Xela, teaching orgs how to use computer equiptment. |
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Container size: 8' by 8' by 40' |
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psolidarity@yahoo.com |
mateorey@hotmail.com |
761-2179 |
|
El Espacio
6a calle 7-31, Zona 1
Quetzaltenango |
www.entremundos.org |
Mr |
Mateo |
Rutman |
Jessica Settle |
Ships second hand items such as computers, school, office and medical supplies.
Partners in Solidarity is a 501 c 3 non profit organization based out of Portland, Oregon that was started in 2000 by a group of friends who had volunteered, traveled, and supported grass root projects in Guatemala. We are supported by EntreMundos.
Our Mission Statement is "to support rural Guatemalan communities in self-sustainable development projects." This goal is accomplished by adhering to our philosophy, which is to live up to our name.
We are Partners with rural schools, orphanages, clinics, and non-governmental organizations that provide education, medicine, and opportunities to disadvantaged peoples living in Guatemala.
We stand in Solidarity with the people of Guatemala by supporting the efforts of rural communities in their struggle to improve access to health care, education and opportunities
Support mainly rural projects. |
chris |
03/03/2002 |
yes |
| 211 |
0 |
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Pastoral de Justicia y Solidaridad |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Arquidiócesis de los Altos. Promover y defender los derechos humanos desde la opcion el Reino de Dios |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
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767-2848 |
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14 Av 5-26 Zona 3 |
|
Lic |
Jorge |
Raúl Rodríquez |
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|
matt |
31/07/2001 |
|
| 268 |
0 |
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Pastoral de la Tierra |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Arquidiócesis de los Altos. Land rights and campesino working conditions. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
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763-5608 |
767-2044 |
14 Av 5-26 Zona 3 |
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Ing Byron Alvarado |
|
chris |
13/11/2001 |
not by me |
| 369 |
0 |
|
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Peace Brigades International-USA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Human rights accompaniment in Guatemala
Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Peace and Conflict Resolution |
Yes |
3 |
365 |
Basic requirements:
- Commitment to nonviolence and non-partisanship
- Age of at least 25 years old (or will be 25 shortly)
- Prepared to make a 1 year commitment
- Fluency in Spanish
Additional qualities we’re looking for:
- Working knowledge of the country
- Overseas, human rights NGO, and / or conflict resolution experience
- Ability to work well within a team setting & consensus decision-making skills
- Experience carrying out public relations with high-level offices
PBI provides:
- Full and comprehensive training by a team of professionals
- Round trip travel to country
- All in-country expenses including housing, food, travel, and health insurance
- Monthly stipend
- One year of field experience, including close contact with human rights defenders, local communities, and international actors such as embassies and the U.N.
Training and Selection Process: For our projects in Latin America, the training and selection process is carried out in Spanish. All candidates must submit a detailed application form accompanied by three references. This is followed by a telephone interview, prior to acceptance to our week-long training sessions. Field volunteers are then invited from the pool of trainees. Attending the training does not guarantee an invitation.
Training dates: Fall, 2002
Location: TBA |
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calbo@pdx.edu (Christina Albo) |
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(202) 544 3765 |
Fax: (202) 544 3766 |
Guatemala City,
Guatemala |
www.peacebrigades.org/guatemala.html |
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|
Andrew Miller |
Peace Brigades International supports efforts for justice and human rights through nonviolent action. PBI fields teams of unarmed international observers to offer protective accompaniment of threatened activists in conflictive countries such as Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Mexico.
**PBI Guatemala Project**
Guatemala was the location of PBI’s first long-term project and the birthplace of our time-tested methodology of international protective accompaniment. Following a 16-year presence, the PBI Guatemala Project closed its doors in early 1999. Since early 2000, however, political violence has re-surged, creating new demands for international accompaniment. As of late summer 2002, PBI will have re-established a presence and will need qualified volunteers thereafter. |
|
12/07/2002 |
|
| 97 |
0 |
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PIES de Occidente |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Works to improve rural health care through training and promoting traditional medicines. Trains nurses and midwives. |
Yes |
2 |
180 |
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|
pies@xela.net.gt |
|
761-4740 |
|
1a Calle 15-60 Zona 1 |
|
Sra |
Auvy |
Pisqui |
Auvy Pisqui |
Part of Tzuk Kim-Pop Movement. Volunteers recruited through their main office. |
|
25/10/2002 |
|
| 204 |
0 |
 |
Playing
for Peace |
Play for Peace/Jugar por la Paz |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Community support through the medium of play. |
Yes |
2 |
365 |
Jugar por la Paz is looking for a female volunteer to help co-ordinate and facilitate games and programs with the children and who is able to stay for the minimun of one year. Preferably someone who has experience with children and who can speak both English and Spanish. All expenses will be covered. |
|
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|
armasandres@latinmail.com |
|
761-6764 |
763-1061 |
Centro Popular de Cultura
11 Calle 13a-41 Zona 1 |
http://www.playforpeace.org/CenAmr01.htm |
Sr |
Andres |
Armas |
Andrés Armas, Victor Perez |
Operates in 9 communities around the Western Highlands. |
chris |
07/06/2001 |
|
| 144 |
0 |
 |
|
PMG Proyecto Mosaico Guatemala |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Center for volunteer work throughout Guatemala. |
Yes |
2 |
180 |
see website. |
see website |
see website. |
|
promigua@yahoo.com |
|
813-5758 |
817-6680/832-0955 |
3a Av Norte Numero 3
Casa de Mito
Antigua |
www.pmg.dk |
|
Barbara |
Freiberg |
Barbara Freiberg, Christine Dittmer, Jim Sim |
“Project Mosaic Guatemala” (PMG) is a non-profit volunteer resource organization operating out of Antigua, Guatemala. PMG helps connect international volunteers with needy projects and organizations throughout the country. Additionally, PMG helps to direct useful materials and financial support to a few specific projects and needy individuals as well as carrying out its own humanitarian activities.
Open Monday to Friday 12 noon to 4pm
English, Spanish and German spoken. |
barbara |
31/05/2001 |
yes |
| 353 |
0 |
|
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Pop Atziak |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Yes |
2 |
30 |
3-4 days a week. Teaching young people from Qiche
community mostly Math & English. An interest /experience in education required.
Great opportunity to live in anindigenous community. |
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737 5223 |
|
Momostenango and
Nahuala/ San Cristobal |
|
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|
Catarina or Agustin |
|
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07/05/2002 |
|
| 352 |
0 |
|
|
PROECOS Xela (Proyectos Ecologicos, Comunitarios y Sociales) |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Ecological center in a beautiful wooded area near the historical center of Xela with a beautiful view. Our organization has various environmental projects and supports social programs in Xela. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
SHORT TERM:
tree planting
land preparation for organic garden
composting program
construction of greenhouse
consulting on ecological construction and water usage, solar energy, and website design
flexible schedule
LONG TERM:
enivironmental education
construction help on ecological center
maintenance/outreach of composting program
help in workshop making handcrafts from recycled metal |
donations
composting bins
construction materials |
information on organic agriculture, composting, and nutrition
sale of compost and organic produce |
benefit concerts for ecological projects and social organizations
tree planting days |
proecosxela@yahoo.com |
|
492-9896 |
|
permanent address available soon |
|
Sr |
Estuardo |
Vasquez |
Tina Tietz or Estuardo Vasquez |
We started in fall 2001 and have begun a series of benefit concerts and a reforrestion program. Currently we are starting an organic vegetable garden, community composting program, and a greenhouse. We are also constructing our ecological center, which will be in a beautiful wooded area near the historical center of Xela, with a gorgeous view of the city and the mountains.
In the future we plan to have educational programs on nutrition, organic agriculture, composting, and recycling. We also hope to construct eco-friendly cabins for rent (to support the center), where volunteers can stay at a discount rate. |
|
19/04/2002 |
|
| 96 |
0 |
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Plan
View |
Professor Abraham |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Painter based in Xela, and conducts classes for children at San Pedro La Laguna and at Casa America in Xela. |
Yes |
2 |
7 |
Helping with arts classes for underprivleged children. |
Sponsors, buyers for paintings. |
Painting classes, paintings, will offer percentage of sales to childrens NGO. |
Classes at Lago Atitlan at weekends. |
|
|
816-5143 |
767-7718 |
Casa America
4 Calle 12-38 Zona 3 |
|
Prof |
Abraham Batzín |
Navichoc |
|
|
chris |
07/05/2001 |
|
| 119 |
0 |
 |
|
Project Hope |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Funding for medical projects. |
No |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
767-6931 |
767-4901 (fax) |
5a Calle 14-49 Zona 3
Apartado Postal 128 |
|
Dr |
Victor |
Calderón |
Lucia Trapaga |
To be considered for funding for medical project, a typed proposal needs to be submitted directly to Project HOPE |
chris |
16/05/2001 |
yes |
| 248 |
0 |
|
|
Projecto Metodista "Ruth y Nohemi" |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Home for children and families of extreme poverty. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
756-1170 |
756-1051 |
Colonia 10 de Julio
Casa No. 41
Chichicastenango, El Quiché |
|
Rev |
Diego |
Chicoj Ramos |
|
|
matt |
31/07/2001 |
|
| 351 |
0 |
|
|
Proyecto Hospital Rodolfo Robles |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Government sponsered hospital with a concentration on infectious lung diseases (TB) and AIDS/HIV, looking for non-medical patient support. |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
1 day activities-
help plan and play in fiestas for the patients at the hospital!
1 month commitment-
Plan and execute activities directly with the patients on a regular basis. Games, paining, English classes or whatever creative, self-esteem program or activities of your choosing. Flexible schedule, afternoons or mornings. No medical experience required.
Other projects include: grant writing, fundraising, putting together health-related workshops, other ideas welcome, especially from those with hospital experience. |
games, books in spanish, videos, medical supplies, funds for patients in need |
AIDS and TB information |
|
sargough@hotmail.com |
|
761-4229 |
|
Diagonal 11
Zona 1 |
|
Dr |
Leon |
De Riviera |
Sarah Gough 296-3858 |
|
matt |
13/06/2002 |
sarah |
| 100 |
0 |
|
|
Proyecto Linguístico Quetzalteco de Español |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Spanish school which offers volunteer projects. Political-cultural outlook. |
Yes |
0 |
1 |
a) Programa de Educación artística infantil (en la ciudad de Quetzaltenango y el campo)
b) Proyecto de crianza de aves (con un grupo de mujeres organizadas del campo)
c) Proyecto COMPA (Proyecto de "Cine Comunitario, Popular y Alternativo"), en la ciudad de Quetzaltenango y el área rural. |
|
|
|
plq@c.net.gt |
|
763-1061 |
|
5 Calle 2-40 Zona 1 |
www.hermandad.com |
Sr |
Carlos |
Sánchez |
Jett |
|
chris |
01/11/2001 |
|
| 300 |
0 |
|
|
Proyecto Llanos de Urbina |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
School for the children of prisoners at La Granja Penal. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
765-1527 |
|
Through the gates of Granja Penal (between las Rosas and Salcajá) and 200m to the right. |
|
|
|
|
Everilda de León, Lourdes, Claudia |
|
chris |
27/02/2002 |
|
| 74 |
0 |
|
|
Proyecto Payaso |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Travelling HIV/AIDS education circus project. |
Yes |
1 |
90 |
Skills: Either educators or street theatre performers, clowns, jugglers.
A wage is considered after three months. Volunteers in some cases can be assisted with
food and travelling expenses in special cases of extreme poverty and extreme merit. |
|
|
Shows throughout the Occidente. Contact for details. |
proyectopayaso@yahoo.com |
royalparis@yahoo.com (Stephane or Cecilia) |
211-2127 |
490-0616 |
Proyecto payaso/Atz'anem k'oj (PRODESCA)
Lista de Correos
Panajachel
Lago Atitlán |
|
Mr |
Antonio |
|
Antonio, Cresencia, Roberto or Nicky (Pana office)
and Chupi, Stef or Victor (Xela office) |
From June to September 2001 the clowns toured 15 communities, stopping for a month at the height of the rainy season, when drawing a crowd to an outdoor event gets more difficult. In all the communities we visited we have carried out in-depth awareness workshops with groups, in Spanish and Mayan languages. We have reached, either through the show or the workshops, just under 10,000 people of all ages, and distributed and left behind condoms, fliers and other visual material we have been able to identify. We believe we have also stimulated both public discussion and increased access by residents to their health services.
At all we toured in over 70 communities all over the country, including villages, towns, prisons, fincas and border areas with Mexico and Honduras. |
chris |
03/02/2002 |
|
| 174 |
0 |
|
When
the Dog had it's day and the Cat had it's nap |
Proyectos Alina - Animales con Derechos |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Animal welfare project with the ultimate aim of improving the condition of all animals in Xela. |
Yes |
2 |
42 |
Full or part time. Mornings (9-1pm), afternoons (2-6pm). Very Flexible. Vocational. |
Medical supplies, blankets, towels, building, printing supplies. |
Office equipment. |
|
claudia@casaxelaju.com |
|
761-5955 |
|
|
|
Dr |
Ricardo |
Figueroa |
Claudia at Casa Xelajú |
Project in formative stages, working title. Aims to implement program initially through applying more humane population control methods (ie sterilization in place of poisoning), together with a community education campaign fostering the philosophy of respect for animals and the environment. |
chris |
20/06/2001 |
|
| 75 |
0 |
 |
What
are you Sniffing ? |
Quetzaltrekkers |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Hikes to fund EDELAC (Escuela de la Calle) |
Yes |
0 |
90 |
1 hike a week with overnights, sell trips to visitors. Housing available. |
Food for hikes, camping equipment. |
Discount hikes for long-term volunteers. |
Benefit dinners |
|
quetzalventures@yahoo.com |
761-5865 |
|
Casa Argentina
Diagonal 12 8-37 Zona 1,
Xela |
www.quetzaltrekkers.org
|
|
|
|
Randall |
Exclusively as a project to fund EDELAC. From 2 to 6 hikers employed, accomodation free started by Gavin and James. Alternate weekend hikes to Tajumulco and Lake Atitlan. |
Gaelle |
11/09/2002 |
y |
| 116 |
0 |
|
|
Quinta Compañia de Bomberos Voluntarios |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Volunteer fire and ambulance service. |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Emergency medical technician or equivalent. |
|
Fire fighting abilities. |
|
|
|
761-2002 |
|
1a Calle 12-89 Zona 3. |
|
Sr |
Carlos |
|
Carlos |
Founded in 1961, la Quinta Compañia is the only public fire and ambulance service in Xela. |
|
|
|
| 359 |
0 |
|
|
Rayito de Luz Orphanage |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Small orphanage connected to the Volunteers in Mission of the United Methodist Church |
Yes |
1 |
14 |
*people who provide tender & loving care to the children (mornings between 8 and 12, days flexible)
*people who build a brand new orphanage building |
*Similac Advance Baby Formula (royal blue and yellow and white can)
*disposable diapers, all sizes
*money, to purchase food for the older children
*children's clothes
*electrical and plumbing and general maintenance repairs to the building and appliances. |
|
|
chuckireneskala@hotmail.com |
|
763-6601 |
|
13 Av 7-38, Zona 3
Quetzaltenango |
|
|
Marian |
Samayoa Escobar |
Chuck & Irene Skala |
There are five children and six babies from three months to eight years. |
|
30/05/2002 |
|
| 78 |
0 |
|
|
REMAR Centros Cristianos Beneficios de Rehabilitación y Reinserción de Marginados |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Rehabilitation of drug addicts and alcoholics. Children orphanages. Religious. |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Social workers, teachers. Any kind of artistic activity (theatre, music, arts) with the children. Teaching agricultural education. |
Fax machine, copy machine, shoes, basic nutrition (corn, rice, beans, sugar) |
Sells tweety bird postcards on buses. |
|
remar@terra.com.gt |
|
765-0001 |
|
6a calle 7-34, Zona 1 |
|
Señor |
Guillermo |
Lopez |
Guillermo Lopez |
Has seven orphanages for homeless children and youth with alcohol or/and drug problems. |
silvia |
02/12/2002 |
juan carlos |
| 272 |
0 |
|
|
Rights Action/Derechos en Accion |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Economic, social, health, civil and political development. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Application with resume, names of references, cover letter explaining intention, prefered type of work, time of working and any other information to mentioned e-mail. |
|
|
|
partners@guate.net |
|
251-9803 |
232-9414 |
D-39 Box 591828
Miami, FL 33159 |
www.rightsaction.org |
|
|
|
|
Supports financially over 50 communities and NGO's in different fields in Chiapas, Guatemala and Honduras; Offices in Toronto, Canada, Washington, D.C:, USA and Guatemala City, Guatemala. |
|
24/11/2001 |
n - flyer |
| 377 |
0 |
|
|
Safe Passage / Camino Seguro |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Safe Passage was formed in an effort to provide hope and assistance to the children of families working in the Guatemala City Garbage Dump. Since its inception in 1999 Safe Passage has turned the dream of an education into a reality for more than 180 children through an intensive school support program. |
Yes |
1 |
365 |
Office volunteer: As an office volunteer you may assist with everything from data entry, record keeping, letter writing, answering e-mails and assisting with the sponsorship program. Also sometime assisiting on the computer using programs like MS Word, Excel and Access.
- assistance to 7 to 13 years old children with homework and tutoring as part of a daily education reinforcement and activity program (sports and recreational activities).
- frequent visits to the children's home or school in an effort to further support the children in their education.
Offer to long-term volunteers (12 month) housing in our volunteer house located in Antigua. |
financial support, Child Sponsorship |
|
|
caminoseguro@hotmail.com |
|
832 - 0171 |
|
Safe Passage / Proyecto Camino Seguro
Calle Hermano Pedro 3B,
Antigua;
office hours: 09.00 AM and 04.00 PM
Postal address:
Safe Passage
Post Office Box 1706
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
USA |
|
|
|
|
|
Safe Passage is a community of benefactors, friends and volunteers joined together to provide hope and support to at-risk children in their educational, social, physical and spiritual growth and to help these kids break out of poverty in a dignifying and permanent way trough education to keep them off the streets and away from the dangers of a life defined by drug abuse and crime. |
|
10/09/2002 |
|
| 356 |
0 |
|
|
Salud Tierra Colorada |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Child health project |
Yes |
1 |
30 |
As a Clinic Project Volunteer, you will coordinate visits of forty school children daily to the clinic. Volunteers will assist with the collection and distribution of appropriate medications and supplies and will conduct health education programs with the school children. Clinica Tierra Colorada is a teaching clinic, and as such serves as a perfect location for medical and pre-medical students to gain exposure to the medical environment of a developing country.
Application with CV to the next-standing email. |
Basic educational supplies on an ongoing basis, including crayons,
markers, chalk, and Spanish-language childrens videos, especially childrens
videos about health, artistic people to make new decorations
for the clinic, latex gloves, antibacterial soap,
toothbrushes, small tubes of toothpaste, and hotel-sized bars of soap. |
|
|
saludtc@yahoo.com |
directorasaludtc@yahoo.com |
761-4520 |
295-5904 |
Apartado Postal # 424, El Correo, Quetzaltenango; Office above Adrenalina Tours in the Pasaje Enriquez, Parque Central, Quetzaltenango |
|
Ms |
Moran |
Iliff |
Jennifer Jagger (volunteer coordinator) |
The clinic is operation from 8 am to 1pm Monday thru Thursday for school visits, when about 40 children from local schools come to the clinic for physical exams, parasite scans and health education. Volunteers can come to the Quetzaltrekkers at 7:45 am Monday thru Thursday to join other volunteers on the way to the clinic. Work at the clinic primarily consists of providing health education to the children. |
silvia |
15/10/2002 |
moran |
| 375 |
0 |
|
|
Sembrando Esperanza |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Social project in a small Mayan village. |
Yes |
1 |
365 |
Social worker with medical and clerical skills; minimum 10 month commitment |
|
|
|
|
|
205-7151 |
|
San Marcos la Laguna, Solola |
|
|
|
|
Hazel Lea Snelling |
The small Mayan village of San Marcos la Laguna needs the help of a dedicated, experienced and resourceful social worker to help deal with some of the problems within the community.
Work mainly with the local primary school (6-14 years) and teenagers. |
|
10/09/2002 |
|
| 80 |
0 |
|
|
SER Servicios para el Desarollo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Water and sanitation infrastructure. |
Yes |
1 |
90 |
engineers, social worker (women). |
|
|
workshops and constructions |
serxela@terra.com.gt |
|
761-2306 |
761-1079 |
8 Av. A-17 Zona 1 |
|
Sr |
Fabian |
Gonon Ortiz |
Lic. Jaime Pacajoj Cifuentes |
Founded 1996 with Dutch and Spanish financial support.
Establishment and construction of watersystems in rural communities including women issues. |
silvia |
11/03/2002 |
jaime |
| 246 |
0 |
|
|
SERJUS Servicios Juridicos y Sociales |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Recuperacion de la organización comunitario |
Yes |
2 |
180 |
area social, economia, computadora.
Solicitud con curriculum y campo de interes al director en la oficina central: 12 calle 30-35 y 30-40 Zona 7, Colonia Tikal 1, Ciudad de Guatemala, Tel. 473-9157/473-9865. |
sillas, escritorios, mesas grandes |
|
|
serjusxe@intelnet.net.gt |
serjus@intelnet.net.gt (oficina central) |
767-0123 |
|
12 Av. 6-21 Zona 3 |
|
Sr |
Manojo |
Garcia |
Claudia Ruiz |
Trabajan en los sectores de la mujer, salud, educacion y agricultura en los departamentos del Occidente. |
silvia |
16/03/2002 |
claudia |
| 117 |
0 |
|
|
SIEA Sociedad el Adelanto |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
To increase living standards for the Guatemalan population in general and the Mayan population specifically. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
763-1022 |
|
4a Av 6-31 Zona 1 |
|
Sr |
Noe |
Quijivix |
Ulises Quijivix |
Founded in 1894. |
matt |
|
n - 502-0585 cell of ulises |
| 348 |
0 |
|
|
Skawil Conob |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Community Clinic in an isolated area of the northwestern highlands. |
Enquire |
0 |
0 |
|
Medical supplies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Community Clinic
Santa Eulalia
Huehuetenango |
|
|
Daniel |
Mateo |
Alisha Steel |
Clinic services include: physical exams, emergencies, prenatal, birth, surgery and hospital stay when necessary. |
|
10/04/2002 |
|
| 85 |
0 |
|
|
TIMACH - Centro de Estudios Mayas Adrián Inés Chávez |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
To promote Mayan culture. |
Enquire |
0 |
|
|
computers, educational and medical supplies. |
Museum, library, conferences, investigations, word-processing, computer courses |
|
timach@c.net.gt |
|
290-3591 |
833161 |
9 Calle 4-11 Zona 9
(La Cuchilla) |
|
Sr |
Everado |
Chuc Xum |
Everado Chuc Xum |
Founded in 1993.
Aims: To create a Mayan school in connection with the Mayan Cosmovision. To realize a new version of Popol Vuj. To investigate the reality of Guatemalan Mayan people.
To revive Mayan culture, religion and educationConnected to Sab'ilo Mayab. |
chris |
17/05/2001 |
|
| 105 |
0 |
 |
|
Tzuk Kim Pop |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Network of local organizations working to improve the lives of Mayans in the Western Highlands. |
Yes |
3 |
90 |
Volunteers for their seven member organizations are recruited through the main office of Tzuk Kim-Pop. Volunteers should have specific skills to offer and a high level of Spanish. |
|
|
|
tzukkim@intelnet.net.gt |
henryhml@yahoo.com.mx |
761-4742 |
761-6644 |
19 Av 1-06 Zona 1 |
|
|
|
|
Henry Morales, Executive Coordinator/International Relations |
Umbrella organizatoin for several local NGOs working in the areas of health, education, rural micro-enterprise and human rights. |
lori |
04/09/2001 |
|
| 285 |
0 |
|
|
UAM |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Asociación Unión de Agricultores Minifundistas de Guatemala |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Skills that fit the working programs. Ofiice hours: weekdays 8-13/14-17 h |
Telephones, motorbikes, bicycles, computers, office material |
sells project products (coffee, tea, dry fruits, peanuts, honey, jam) |
|
uamxela@itelgua.com |
unionagric@itelgua.com |
761-4063 |
765-0915 |
1a Av. 6-87 Zona 1 |
http://espanol.geocities.com/uamxela |
Sr |
Marcos |
Julio Rodas |
Marcos Julio Rodas |
Coordinates 11 associations in Guatemala to support local projects. Has different programs:
- agriculture
- women
- administration/organization
- scholarships
- microcredit |
silvia |
12/02/2002 |
marcos |
| 327 |
0 |
|
|
UTQ - Unión de Trabajadores de Quetzaltenango |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
UTQ is the central agency for the 30 affiliate labor unions in or around Xela. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
UTQ is looking for a volunteer for three months or longer that is interested in labor issues. Work includes basic office work, but also includes field work research and helping to re-establish their newsletter, "Voices of the UTQ" |
Funding for their newsletter, "Voices of the UTQ) |
Newsletter for publication, many local business contact. |
protests on May Day, Oct 20 (Guatemalan Revolution Day), and International Woman's Day (March 8th) |
utq@xela.net.gt |
|
765-5242 |
|
11 Calle 0-05 Zona 2 |
|
Sr |
Oswaldo |
Saquich |
Oswaldo Rodas Saquich |
ANTECEDENTS
Prior to the formation of UTQ, labor unions in the Southern and Western departments of Guatemala were affiliated in the Frente de Trabajadores, known by the acronym, FETRASO. FETRASO fostered solidarity activities amongst its member unions, offering counsel and support in the fight to improve working conditions and wages in the region. As well, FETRASO offered a platform from which its members could voice their concerns on a national level. The wave of violence and repression directed against popular movements at the start of the 1980s effectively destroyed FETRASO. Much of its leadership was either killed or forced into exile. Those who remained in Guatemala limited themselves to working within their individual unions.
UTQ
In this climate of political repression, and in the spirit of FETRASO, three existing unions integrated themselves into a single organization. On July, 26 1986, the Union de Trabajadores de Quetzaltenango, UTQ, was formed amongst el Sindicato de Trabajadores del Banco de Occidente, el Sindicato de Trabajadores de Licorera Quetzalteca y el Sindicato de Trabajadores de Cerveceria Nacional.
Its founders intended UTQ to be an organization dedicated to interpreting the marginalized and exploited sectors of Guatemalan society; an organization dedicated to protecting the rights of Guatemalan workers. Towards this goal, UTQ now includes over 30 affiliated members, including labor unions, community groups, and cultural organizations with a membership of over 10,000 men and women. Based in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second largest city, UTQ is the largest labor organization outside the capital.
STRUCTURE
UTQ is directed by a coordinating group, which consists of 12 coordinating posts. Each coordinating post is held by a representative of an affiliated organization.
To achieve its initial objectives and to adress emerging problems, UTQ has realized the following activities:
EMPOWERMENT
Through the Ernesto Che Guevara School of Coordination and Planning, formed in 1992, UTQ has implemented regular workshops, seminars and conferences to develop leadership and participation among union members. The School of Coordination and Planning is also used as a forum for community meetings, opening its doors to various citizen groups who seek a space to discuss a variety of political, economic, social, cultural themes.
MOBILIZATION
In the years following the peace accords, UTQ has been involved in the continuing struggle to realize a more democratic Guatemala. Towards this goal, UTQ has employed a strategy of popular protest.
UTQ played a critical role in the general strikes against the privatization of hospital, education, and mail services in 1994. In 2001, UTQ led pickets and demonstrations in protest of the 12% increase in the aggregate value tax, a fiscal policy that unfairly burdened working families. Currently, UTQ has staged protests to establish a town meeting with the mayor of Quetzaltenango and other Municipal Officers to insure transparency and fiscal responsibility in the departamental government.
In addition, UTQ organizes annual marches to commemorate International Woman’s Day (March 8th), International Labor Day (May 1st), Universal Human Rights Day (September 10th), and the Revolution of 1944 (October 20th).
UTQ participates in unscheduled manifestations and demonstrations in response to the needs of its membership.
LEGAL AFFAIRS
UTQ’s Asesoria Juridica office fights to protect the legal rights of Guatemalan workers, The Asesoria Juridica staff of two layers provides free legal services to UTQ members, representing their interests in court over disputes with employers, unjustified layoffs, collection of back-pay.
The Asesoria Juridica office also participates in the organization of new unions. The Juridica draws up the legal framework to register new unions in full accordance with International Code of Labor, of the International Organization of Labor, and the Guatemalan Ministry of Labor as mandated by the Guatemalan Constitution.
INFORMATION
Voces de UTQ, a monthly newspaper, informs UTQ’s affiliates and the community at large of relevant issues and happenings in the labor community. By providing updates from the various coordinating posts, Voces de UTQ keeps members updated as to the activities and concerns of their unions.
UTQ houses the Carlos Borromeo Sacalxot Center of Documentation and Archive, a facility that provides historical and political information to workers, students, and the community at large.
HEALTH-WOMEN SERVICES
Through La Oficina de Mujer, UTQ administers an Infant Care program that provides shelter for children of single mother households who lack sufficient economic resources. As well UTQ sponsors a medical clinic and farmacy for citizens of Quetzaltenango who can not afford medical coverage. |
matt |
28/03/2002 |
|
| 23 |
0 |
 |
Medics
in Mission |
VIM Volunteers in Mission |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Provides medical attention to local community |
Yes |
0 |
30 |
Medical, dental optometry. Translators, take care of kids, do public health workshops. Computer skills and web design. Public health background prefered but not necessary |
Medical and dental supplies, funding, building materials |
Medical assistence and prescription medication |
|
philplunk@hotmail.com |
imetguate@c.net.gt |
761-9985 |
761-9986 |
Clinic 1:
Llanos de Urbina
Cinic 2:
Esperanza |
http://saludypaz.org |
Señorita |
Carla |
Gonzales-Ranero |
Project Salud y Paz Phillip Plunk pplunk@xela.net.gt, philplunk@hotmail.com 217-1985 |
Q5 per patient, no charge for meds. Specialist from States from the Methodist church. Currently operating at one week per month but is striving to attain full-time assistence. Free services to orphanages. |
matt |
14/04/2001 |
matt |
| 346 |
0 |
|
|
Vivamos Mejor |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Social and economical development of the community. Education, health, forestation...
Apoyar el autodesarrollo integral de acuerdo a las condiciones socioeconomica, culturales, ecologicas y psicosociales, en base a una proyeccion comunitaria. |
Yes |
3 |
180 |
In great need of femal doctors. |
|
|
|
vivamosmejor@guate.net |
chiosecaira@guate.net |
762-2080 |
762-0159, 0160 |
Calle de los Salores 0-83 Zona 3 Barrio Juncaya,
Panajachel, Solola
(Lago Atitlan) |
|
|
|
|
Dr. Eduardo Secaira Juarez |
Private NGO located in Panajachel founded in 1992. Professional team whose goal is to offer a better life to people from different geografical regions in Guatemala. |
Gaelle |
11/09/2002 |
|
| 302 |
0 |
|
|
Volunteer Peten |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Non-profit-organization established in San Andres, Peten to aid development in Guatemala by training international volunteers to design and implement sustainable projects (Park maintenance, Recreation and Leisure, Wildlife and Animal Welfare). |
Yes |
1 |
7 |
We provide training, housing, and more for a weekly fee of $25 |
|
|
|
volunteerpeten@hotmail.com |
|
711-0040/ 496-2276 |
928-8115 (fax) |
Parque Ecológico Nueva Juventud, San Andres, Peten, Guatemala |
www.volunteerpeten.org |
|
|
|
Matthew R. Peters |
Projects:
- Environmental Education (awareness, medicinal plants, agricultures, forestry) to groups of elementary school students
- reforestation
- forest management
- medicinal plants
- small animal husbandry
- organic agriculture |
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11/10/2002 |
idealist |
| 306 |
0 |
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Wukup B'atz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Desarrollo rural y urbano, especialisado en la area de la salud. |
Yes |
1 |
30 |
Medicos, enfermeras, psicologos, trabajadores sociales, economistas para establecer un empresario y para encontrar un mercado.
Solicitud con curriculum y campo de interes. |
computers, office equipment |
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wbatz@itelgua.com |
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767-5599 |
508-3290 |
12 Av. 4-47 Zona 3 |
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Dr |
Veronica |
Muñoz |
Edna Georgina Marroquin Pereira |
Trabajan en los sectores:
- salud integral especialmente de la mujer y niños de corta edad
- artesania
- educacion social (violencia familiar, saneamiento ambiental)
con la gente quiche en el departemento Totonicapan.
Inscripción oficial: Abril 1999 |
silvia |
16/03/2002 |
veronica, edna |
| 284 |
0 |
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Xekik´el |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Promotion and protection of natural resources and development thereof, through formal education and progressive agricultural techniques. |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
Work with campesinos and women. Technical skills and agricultural knowledge. Teaching.
3 or 4 hours per day. Olintepeque, San Cristobal and other locations. |
Office equipment, and agricultural tools. |
Papers and reports in agricultural issues. |
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xekikel@intelnet.net.gt |
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765-5242 |
219-2354 |
11 Calle 0-05 Zona 2 |
www.unv.org |
Sr |
Cesar |
Choz |
Noel Benjamin Elias |
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chris |
11/02/2002 |
Jose Juan |
| 357 |
0 |
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Zoo Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
City Zoo of Quetzaltenango, in conjuntion with project ARCAS in Petén |
Yes |
2 |
90 |
at least 1 year of college or related skill.
Volunteers pay US$150.00 as an initial placement fee (US$50.00 when you apply and US$100.00 right after the Spanish oral proficency interview approval).
In Guatemala there is US$50.00 a week fee to cover homestay and a donation to the organization in which you will be working.**
**The homestay and donations fees are charged separately in Guatemala on a weekly bases.
PLACEMENT FEES CAN NOT BE USED TOWARDS HOMESTAY AND DONATION FEES IN GUATEMALA
Costs cover family homestay with 3 meals a day, application processing, supervision and an informal evaluation, a resource-building monetary donation to various community development projects, and participation in the school's daily social and cultural activities when possible according to the volunteer's schedule. Such activities include field trips, excursions and seminars. Activity transportation and guide fees are paid for by the school.
To Apply: Send resume, detailed project proposal (consult other animal shelter organizations in the US to find information on minimal needs to develop a shelter) and two letters of recommendation via email to our Guatemalan office.
Who Should Apply:
*advanced-intermediate level of Spanish preferred
*strong organizational abilities
*ability to work independently in a low-structure environment
*experience working with animals in a shelter, veterinary or farm setting
*ability to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures
*excellent communication skills in Spanish and English
*fundraising experience (not required)
*computer literate (Microsoft Word and Internet)
*anyone who loves animals of all kinds!
Position Description:
Interns and volunteers will work with a local veterinarian to develop one of three new projects which have been his dream for years. These projects are:
1) Developing the first animal refuge in Xela
Developing a business model for the refuge (a viable, marketable plan); creating the policies, management system, and organizational structure of the refuge in a self-sustainable format, along with a program for animal adoption, animal care, discounted spaying and neutering of all animals, etc.
Create a written presentation on the project and submit to various international organizations (Dr. Ricardo is already working on one which interns and volunteers would finish)
Fundraising
Searching for funding, donations in your home country before you leave to come to Guatemala (from veterinary clinics, private donors, and organizations concerned with the environment or humane treatment of animals)
Searching for funding/ fundraising through benefit dinners, grants while in Guatemala
Marketing
Create a marketing strategy and propaganda (posters/flyers, radio, newspapers, TV)
Working to raise international awareness of the problem and potential solutions
Working to raise local knowledge about the shelter and its goals, the importance of spaying or neutering pets, and classes on pet care and health)
Implementation
Facilitate the renting of space for the Refuge and the design of areas for various animals
Facilitating an "adopt a street dog/cat" program, etc.
Helping to find a location and staff for the refuge on a limited budget
Providing care for refuge animals, including assisting the vet in their medical care (no knowledge necessary), feeding, cleaning, providing a lot of love and care, keeping their living space habitable and comfortable, etc.
Note: The Refuge will be equiped to handle as many types of animals as possible, from abandoned dogs who have been living on the street to wounded reptiles, birds, etc. Many animals lose their habitat in the surrounding moutain forests when forest fires rage during the dry season. Workers will concentrate a part of their efforts on environmental issues.
2) Working towards a new schema of animal control in Guatemala, starting with the city of Xela
Lobbying for changes in local government policy (right now the government pays for the
systematic massacre of all stray dogs and cats every year to prevent the spread of disease. 200 were recently killed in Xela. A spaying and neutering program is humane and more cost effective in the long run)
Educating the public of the cost savings of spaying and neutering over systematic mass murder of strays
Educating the local populace on the cost savings (in vet's bills, etc.) and responsibility to spay
and neuter their own animals
Building strategic relationships with local leaders
Searching for funding to implement the new project/ fundraising efforts
Working to raise international awareness of the problem and potential solutions
Implementing the new project in conjunction with local vets
3) Partnering with the local Xela zoo to assist in relieving its current economic crisis and to ensure the humane treatment of animals now and in the future
Fundraising/searching for funding (right now loss of government funding means the animals
are not receiving enough medical attention, food, sanitation, etc.)
Working to change immediate conditions for zoo animals through fundraising, "adopt an animal" program, grants, educational tours, and other means.
Working to change government policies where they result in the mistreatment of animals (writing and presenting proposals to the Municipality, etc.)
Building strategic relationships with local leaders
Finding ways the Refuge and zoo can collaborate in times of need and implementing such a program
Working to raise international awareness of the problem and potential solutions
Developing a program for community awareness to prevent future economic crisis resulting in mistreated animals. This includes educating the populace (in schools, community centers, through group fieldtrips to the zoo with an educated tour guide, etc.)
Helping to develop a program at the zoo that focuses on education for the public on the conservation of natural environments, the importance of assisting endangered species, breeding programs, any other topics to be determined.
After the Refuge planning and implementation stages are complete, interns and volunteers will be recruited to work on the zoology and humane animal control projects. Intern and volunteers who begin with the Refuge project will work in a variety of areas which may include some elements from the two future projects. |
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claudia@casaxelaju.com |
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Parque Zoológico Minerva, Avenida las Americas |
www.casaxelaju.com |
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Claudia |
Looking for a start-up coordinator for animal care center |
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30/05/2002 |
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