Statement from Las Abejas de Acteal on the 26th Anniversary of the Massacre
In the context of the 26 anniversary of the Acteal, Las Abejas remembered the martyrs and reminded us that the path to peace and justice has no end.
Solidarity
Solidarity from Chiapas with Palestine on the Feast of Guadalupe
In the framework of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Chiapas Palestine Action Committee read a statement of solidarity with the people of Palestine, along with Father Marcelo Pérez. Stop the genocide now!
Member of US Youth Group Writes About Visit to Sendas
Last week, as part of our outreach program Schools for Chiapas received a visit from a youth group from the US at Sendas (https://schoolsforchiapas.org/visit-from-us-youth-group-to-sendas/). Here is a short account of the visit from one of the participants.
Visit from US Youth Group to Sendas
On Tuesday, Schools for Chiapas had the pleasure of welcoming a youth group from various parts of the United States at Sendas, in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. They came as part of the Where There Be Dragons program, which aims to give young people an opportunity to live and learn in local communities as part of their gap year. This particular group was visiting Guatemala and Chiapas. For over thirty years, Where There Be Dragons has been offering responsible travel opportunities and immersive, hands-on experiences to young people with the aim of creating genuine connections with local cultures through …
Israelis Seek Halt to War in Middle East from San Cristobal
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is affecting us all. Here in Chiapas, the EZLN released a communiqué outlining their position yesterday (see our blog). Meanwhile, a group of Israelis are organizing a daily vigil for peace and against escalation. ‘’Other countries that are supporting Israel should not send more soldiers because it would generate more innocent deaths.’’ Schools for Chiapas calls for an immediate cessation to all hostilities and for a negotiated, peaceful and just settlement to the conflict.