Hello Friends & Supporters,
Thank you for your consideration. As may already know, the Children of Chiapas Foundation has been supporting a young girls education project in Chiapas. The COCF's mission is to help improve the quality of life for children in Mexico. For the past 4 years we have been working with indigenous children in Chiapas. With the support and collaboration of Kinal Antensik (the Mayan Weavers Center) in San Cristobal de Las Casas, we have created an educational project that helps sponsor indigenous children who would like to continue their education past the 6th grade.
COCF is currently organizing and raising funds in order to be able to support women from the Kinal project to visit with us. Please consider helping us coordinate and organize presentations with your organizations, schools, community centers and bookstores. The women are set to arrive to LA on June 6th and will be here through June 19th. Please contact me if you can help coordinate presentations in your area. We are also looking for monetary donations in order to pay for their travel expenses. Thank you for your support and please contact me if you can help or have any questions.
One of the women who will be visiting is Rosalinda Santiz. Rosalinda is a Tzotzil Indian and a "promotora de salud" currently finishing medical school in Chiapas. Rosalinda has been working with our children's educational project in Chiapas at a Women's Empowerment Center in San Cristobal de Las Casas. Rosalinda has an incredible story of struggle and triumph. We would hope that you would allow her and her coleague Yolanda the space to present her book and her art. For a brief bio about Rosalinda & Yolanda see below.
The women are set to arrive on June 6 and will be here until June 19th. Thank you for your consideration. I sincerely look forward to your response. Please feel free to check out our information and the videos of our education project.
Mil gracias for your support! Please feel free to call me if you need additional information or if you have any questions. You can also help by making a tax deductible donation by clicking on our pay pal button.
In solidarity,
Rocio Gonzalez Watson
Children of Chiapas Foundation
(714) 381-6305
Children of Chiapas Foundation–Presents…
Rosalinda Santiz Diaz and Yolanda Castro Apreza
On a speaking tour from June 6-19 2009 (California)
Rosalinda Santiz Diaz : An indigenous Tzotzil activist, community health organizer, and consultant to Kinal Antsetik (Indigenous cooperative-San Cristobal de las Casas) has traveled to Africa, Europe, and speaking on behalf of indigenous issues/women struggles related to health, education, prevention issues, and the use of traditional plants and herbs in healing and prevention throughout Chiapas, Mexico. Since the age of eight, Rosalinda also preserves her Tzotzil traditions of embroidery and contributes her talents with other young women within her couminty.
Yolanda Castro Apreza: Member of The National Front in Struggle for Socialism (Chiapas -Chapter). Coordinator for press and propaganda related to forced disappearances, political repression, and human rights violations in contemporary Mexico. Yolanda Castro is also one of the collaborating authors of Caminos E Historias (Journeys and Histories) which highlights the plight of women and their families who are frequently victims of forced disappearances and daily repression. Caminos e Historias is an incredible testimonial book dedicated to women who struggle to transform a system of exploitation, oppression, and subordination.
If you are interested in hosting and event with these two women please call Rocio Gonzalez at (714) 381-6305 or email at fridanaila@yahoo
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Children of Chiapas Foundation needs volunteers in children's activities booth at benefit event: Sunday, April 26th South Gate
Hello Friends,
The Children of Chiapas Foundation will be hosting a children's activity and vendor booth at the upcoming Self Portrait benefit event scheduled for Sunday, April 26th
The flyer with the event information is attached. We need volunteers to help collect donations, sell merchandise and assist in the children activity booth. The hours are 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please let us know if you can help.
In solidarity & always por los niños,
Children of Chiapas Foundation
"Self Portrait"
Is a movement of activist artist....
Promoting unity and socio-environmental
Consciousness through a celebration of new life,
music, and the arts.
Collaborating to raise funds for the Children of Chiapas Foundation
When: Sunday April 26 12 - 10pm
Where: Arka Art Studio 8696 Atlantic Ave. South Gate, CA 90280
donation $3.00 children under 12 and elders FREE!!
www.myspace.com/selfportraitfest
The Children of Chiapas Foundation will be hosting a children's activity and vendor booth at the upcoming Self Portrait benefit event scheduled for Sunday, April 26th
The flyer with the event information is attached. We need volunteers to help collect donations, sell merchandise and assist in the children activity booth. The hours are 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please let us know if you can help.
In solidarity & always por los niños,
Children of Chiapas Foundation
"Self Portrait"
Is a movement of activist artist....
Promoting unity and socio-environmental
Consciousness through a celebration of new life,
music, and the arts.
Collaborating to raise funds for the Children of Chiapas Foundation
When: Sunday April 26 12 - 10pm
Where: Arka Art Studio 8696 Atlantic Ave. South Gate, CA 90280
donation $3.00 children under 12 and elders FREE!!
www.myspace.com/selfportraitfest
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
See the pictures of the Cucapa Posada!
Thank you for your generous support and contributions to the Cucapa kids Posada. As planned we headed for Mexicali Baja California early on 12/13. As we arrived we prepared to host our first annual posada in the Cucapa community. The posada included food, piñatas, candy and lots & lots of toys. With you support and donations we were able to provide toys for over 100 children and still had plenty to distribute to the children in the surrounding areas. We also distributed much needed clothing, pajamas, slippers and food.
A very special thank you to all the teachers & children of Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary of East Los Angeles. Your love was felt throughout our trip to Mexicali!
To all of you, we sincerely thank you for your support and invite to join us in February as we re visit with our Cucapa friends and bring much needed clothing, shoes, blankets & food donations. The local elementary school has humbly requested support to build a play ground. The estimated cost for this project is 800.00 U.S. dollars. We are looking for your donation of money, supplies or labor to make this possible. This play ground will benefit hundreds of children in the years to come. If you like to make a tax deductible donation you may do so by clicking on our link to paypal or by mailing your donation to COCF 8439 Drayer Lane Rosemead, CA 91770
A very special thank you to all the teachers & children of Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary of East Los Angeles. Your love was felt throughout our trip to Mexicali!
To all of you, we sincerely thank you for your support and invite to join us in February as we re visit with our Cucapa friends and bring much needed clothing, shoes, blankets & food donations. The local elementary school has humbly requested support to build a play ground. The estimated cost for this project is 800.00 U.S. dollars. We are looking for your donation of money, supplies or labor to make this possible. This play ground will benefit hundreds of children in the years to come. If you like to make a tax deductible donation you may do so by clicking on our link to paypal or by mailing your donation to COCF 8439 Drayer Lane Rosemead, CA 91770
Monday, November 3, 2008
Support the Children of Chiapas Foundation Holiday Toy Drive!
Hello Friends & Supporters,
As the Holiday season approaches the Children of Chiapas is kicking off their Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. The goal this year is to provide toys for 100 children and monies to continue to support the education project in Chiapas. This year we will be traveling to Mexicali to visit and host a Posada with children in the Cucapa community 35 miles from the Calexico border. We are looking for donations of new unwrapped toys and your tax deductible donation in order to make this a reality. We are also asking for volunteers to help us deliver the toys and host the posada the weekend of December 12th.
We are asking that you help support these children by making donation or considering making your school, business or community a drop off location for this Holiday Fund Drive. For more information about the work of Children of Chiapas or if you like to get involved plaese send us an email.please email us at
fridanaila@yahoo.com
You can also make a tax deductible donation on site through paypal or by mailing us a check to Children of Chiapas at 8439 Drayer Lane Rosemead, CA 91770.
Thank you and please help us bring a warm holiday message to kids in Mexico!
As the Holiday season approaches the Children of Chiapas is kicking off their Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. The goal this year is to provide toys for 100 children and monies to continue to support the education project in Chiapas. This year we will be traveling to Mexicali to visit and host a Posada with children in the Cucapa community 35 miles from the Calexico border. We are looking for donations of new unwrapped toys and your tax deductible donation in order to make this a reality. We are also asking for volunteers to help us deliver the toys and host the posada the weekend of December 12th.
We are asking that you help support these children by making donation or considering making your school, business or community a drop off location for this Holiday Fund Drive. For more information about the work of Children of Chiapas or if you like to get involved plaese send us an email.please email us at
fridanaila@yahoo.com
You can also make a tax deductible donation on site through paypal or by mailing us a check to Children of Chiapas at 8439 Drayer Lane Rosemead, CA 91770.
Thank you and please help us bring a warm holiday message to kids in Mexico!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Come out & volunteer: Support Our Chiapas Education Project!
Hello Friends:
On the COC foundation front we would like to continue to raise money for the students in our Kinal education project. Times are difficult for them and they are in need of our financial support.
Our foundation is participating on a community event on Saturday, October 4th at Mac Arthur Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The idea is for COC to host a children's' activity booth and have a fundraising table with merchadise from the Jolom Mayetik (girl's clothing) project and snacks. We will need volunteers to help out during the event at our booth. Please let me know if you friends or family are able to help. Right now, we need all the help we can get. Thank you and please contact me via email at fridanaila@yahoo.com if you are available to help.
Abrazos,
Rocio
COC Foundation
You can also help by making a tax deductible donation!
On the COC foundation front we would like to continue to raise money for the students in our Kinal education project. Times are difficult for them and they are in need of our financial support.
Our foundation is participating on a community event on Saturday, October 4th at Mac Arthur Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The idea is for COC to host a children's' activity booth and have a fundraising table with merchadise from the Jolom Mayetik (girl's clothing) project and snacks. We will need volunteers to help out during the event at our booth. Please let me know if you friends or family are able to help. Right now, we need all the help we can get. Thank you and please contact me via email at fridanaila@yahoo.com if you are available to help.
Abrazos,
Rocio
COC Foundation
You can also help by making a tax deductible donation!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Meet the girls of Kinal
Check out the stories from the girls in the Kinal & Children of Chiapas Education project. Without this project these girls would never be encouraged or able to pursue their dreams of higher education. Please consider making a tax deductible donation and help make their dreams become a reality!
Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you for your continued support!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
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