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The Hasta la Revolución project
Revolución Mexicana is a village (7000 hab.) 1h30 driving from Tuxtla Gutierrez. It is situated close to the biggest artificial lake of Mexico, la Presa de Angustura, at about 500 meters above sea level. The climate there during summer is usually hot and humid.
As the living and working base of one of Nataté funders, the village is surrounded by five small rivers. Each of them is highly polluted by a large quantity of garbage and agrochemical waste from the surrounding communities. This project is part of the environmental awareness raising program of Nataté and together with the local organiser, we would like to sensitize the local community about this worrying environmental situation through concrete examples of rehabilitation of natural spaces in their living area.
As part of a larger project, local and international volunteers will this year clean up the rivers and plant trees in the centre of the village.
Title: “HASTA LA REVOLUCION”
Revolucion Mexicana, Chiapas State, South Mexico
| CODE | NAME | LOCATION | DATES | TYPE | AGE | MAX VOLS |
| NAT 11 | REVOLUCION | Revolucion Mexicana | 29/08 – 19/09 | ENVI/STUD | 18+ | 8 |
Background
Surrounded by 5 beautiful rivers, Revolución Mexicana faces a waste management problem. The rivers are polluted and a lack of environmental awareness is contributing to the accumulation of more and more garbage. By giving a concrete example of how the population can contribute to the solution of the problem, Nataté would like to raise local awareness about waste management and recycling.
Work
The volunteers will collect garbage in the 5 rivers around the village, design panels and signs inviting the population to use the garbage bin and will also, as demonstration of active participation, plant trees in the city square.
Study theme
The volunteers will learn about alternative agriculture and how to build wood-saving ovens. They will also join Mexican dances classes in the local “Casa de la Cultura”. Volunteers will return home with a better understanding of Mexican civil society and the worth of promoting change in dealing with our environment.
Leisure Time
Volunteers will organise their leisure time with the support of the project coordinator but in accordance with the necessities of the project. They will enjoy the natural beauties surrounding Revolución Mexicana and may visit Tuxtla Gutierrez and the coast of Chiapas (Boca del Cielo, etc). A visit to sea turtle protection camps can be organised.
Accommodation
The volunteers will be hosted together in a house in the community. Self cooking and cleanings in shifts. Very basic Mexican conditions. Sleeping bag and mat needed. Location Revolución Mexicana is about 1h30 drive south from Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas State, South Mexico.
Terminal
National: San Cristobal de las Casas. International: Mexico City or Cancun
Special Requirement
No special profile is required for this project. However, volunteers interested in environmental issues, alternative and sustainable agriculture and alternative energies will particularly enjoy it. Volunteers should be flexible and able to adapt to basic living conditions.
Extra fee
2750 Mexican Pesos (about 260 $US / 170 €)
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