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ICAmigos is a non-profit, non-partisan,
non-religious and non-governmental organization founded in 1991 in
order to be part of the solution of the problems that have affected
and continue to affect our Mayan communities. ICAmigos is motivated by
principles of respect for human dignity and social participation in
the search for common good.
ICAmigos has to date worked extensively in five projects that include,
a Reforestation project, Bilingual Education with Spanish and the
Mayan language of Mam, Development of Artisan groups, a primary school
for girls, Literacy and Education program for inmates of the Women's
Prevention Centre of Quetzaltenango, and a Medical Clinic.
ICAmigos was founded by Guatemalans and is maintained by Guatemalan
workers and foreign volunteers. Volunteers have the opportunity to
work and live with Guatemalans in a number of interesting
opportunities. It is a self-sufficient organization, supported
financially by donations, a portion of student tuition of the ICA
Spanish School and a portion of teacher salaries. We welcome
volunteers and visitors from around the world who are willing to give
a minimum of three weeks time to work with a project.
URL: http://www.xelapages.com/ica/
Email: ica@xelapages.com
Artisan Development:
The volunteer for this position will live and work with groups of
indigenous women in the region of Nahuala to develop and diversify the
production and selling of their handicrafts. This is an opportunity to
learn about traditional weaving techniques, volunteer in a local
primary school and partner together with women artisans in the growth
of their livelihood. Spanish comprehension is necessary for this
position.
Medical Clinic:
The volunteer will work closely with the Guatemalan staff of the
Kunabalaj Medical Clinic located just outside of the city of
Quetzaltenango. There are opportunities to work with the medical and
dental staff and/or in health education in the community. Spanish
comprehension is necessary for this position. Activities Coordination:
Female volunteers may work with the women in the Quetzaltenango
Women's Rehabilitation Centre organizing recreational activities and
educational programs. This position available two to three times a
week in the mornings. Spanish comprehension is necessary.
Primary School workers:
We welcome volunteers to work with a local, public school for girls
from 1st to 6th grade. It is a short walk from the ICA Spanish School
and volunteers can organize recreational programs, work as tutors, or
give classes in English or other activities. Spanish comprehension is
necessary.
Reforestation:
Our reforestation project runs throughout the year. We have seedlings,
plant trees and organize campaigns in various regions in and around
Quetzaltenango to populate areas without trees. We often combine
reforest areas with students from the primary schools where we have
projects.
Bilingual Primary School, Mam-Spanish:
This primary school in Cabrican boasts a unique bilingual system. The
volunteer has an opportunity to live and work in this indigenous
community in recreation, classes, tutoring and community development.
Spanish comprehension is necessary.
Please contact us at the
ICA Spanish School, 19 Av. 1-47 zona 1, 763-1871 or by email at: ica@xelapages.com
Visit our website for more detailed information on our social projects: http://www.xelapages.com/ica/
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