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description
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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. |
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location
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uses volunteers
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Yes |
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spanish level
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Basic |
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minimum volunteer time
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1 day |
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volunteer terms
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Work with rural Mayan communities. Mayalan is always in search of volunteers to work on publicity, organization, office support and a variety of campaigns - fair trade marketing, women's education and empowerment, democratic participation, health and environmental awareness. Artists, photographers, doctors, and others with knowledge to share are also needed. |
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needed
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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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available resources
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regular events
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email
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email 2
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phone
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415-0597 |
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phone 2
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address
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Marroquín, Kilometro 194 Salcajá
Apdo. Postal 220, |
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website
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www.mayalan.net |
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director
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Señor Fredy Ajanel |
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contacts
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general information
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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. |
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Library
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| bookmark record | id=63 |