Chiapas bound soon

As you can imagine, it's a privilege to work with the Mujeres de Maiz. In a month, I'll lead a cultural and historical tour of San Cristobal de las Casas and environs, in Chiapas, Mexico.


We have a number of talks, excursions and experiences awaiting us. At the end of the trip, Linda Finch, Carol Bell and I will spend a week more, with time spent at the women's cooperative bi-monthly meeting.



We will be awarding 4 new scholarships. All the girls receiving scholarships will have exams and if needed, glasses. The new laptop with Spanish keyboard which we are carrying with us will be presented, and we will buy a new computer for the cooperative's meeting house. In addition we will donate funds that will pay for educational workshops.



The week following, we three, and perhaps two women from the cooperative, will go to Guatemala and together with Adopt a Village, will sponsor an empowerment workshop of indigenous women. More on that later.



It is essential that when we give a scholarship that we carry it through. This involves a continuing commitment in funds for several years. Because we are a fledgling organization, we would be most grateful for anyone who could make a pledge of a yearly donation. If you can, or if you know of someone who is interested in education, Maya culture, empowerment of women, poverty relief, Mexico, or just a good cause, please point him/her our direction. We would be most grateful.



More later. If you wish to contact us, please find the contact information on our website.



Happy summer.



Judith