📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Skolta'el Yu'un Jlumaltic (phrase in tzotzil that means 'eoeservice to our people'e ) is a civil association founded in 1993 that serves as a link between the needs of indigenous peoples and civil society, organisations and national and international institutions that wish to support these needs. Syjac has the vision to build a just, dignified and fair society in harmony with nature, through various activities that promote family welfare, solidarity between communities and the economic, social, cultural, environmental and indigenous rights. Ch'ulme'il is one of the current projects of Syjac and is a centre for maternal and child education focused on the development of children from 1.5 months to 13 years old. Ch'ulme'il acts as a nursery to support single women of displaced communities that, as the sole provider of the family, need support in raising their small children. Facing new socio-political dynamics, the centre incorporates into their goals a new set of actions: the strengthening of the abilities and skills of minors, social transformation through family integration, teaching-learning processes, fostering discipline, responsibility and values, family nutrition according to their economic and cultural situation, strengthening hygiene habits, educational counselling and conducting courses and workshops on various topics such as violence, sexuality, conflict resolution, human rights and women's rights, among others.
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteers will work 5 to 6 hours per day from Monday to Friday. The work depends on the needs of the association, but will primarily consist of: the renovation and maintenance of the facilities. There will also be the opportunity to participate in recreational activities with the children.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be accommodated in the premises of Ch'ulme'il in a shared mix room. Each volunteer will be required to bring their own sleeping bag and a yoga mat. They will have access to facilities such as hot water and a kitchen. The workcamps include three meals a day with standard quantities (about 300 grams per portion), additional quantities should be covered by the volunteer. Any special dietary requirements should be informed before the workcamp starts.
📍 About the location
The project is carried out in the Highlands of Chiapas, in south-eastern Mexico, in the charming little town of San Cristobal de las Casas, which has maintained its colonial architecture and Mexican flavour, while welcoming a mixture of indigenous, national and international cultures. Similarly, it is a strategic starting point for the surrounding regions, which show a great biodiversity and natural areas that can be reached within a few hours. Some touristic attractions include parks, lakes, Mayan archaeological sites, mangroves, waterfalls and beaches. For more information: www.vivesancristobal.com / www.visitmexico.com/en/san-cristobal-de-las-casas
ℹ️ Additional information
Minors will be accepted only with parents signed consent