The name "Chiapas" derives from "Chiapan" the name of an indigenous population
€ 690
DONATION:
1 month
AIRPORT: Angel Albino Corzo International Airport, also known as Tuxla Gutierrez, Chiapas
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VOLUNTEER IN MÉXICO
Chiapas, officially called Free and Sovereign State of Chiapas, is one of the 32 mexican states. Located in the southeast of the country, bordered by the states of Oaxaca to the west Veracruz to the northwest, Tabasco to the north, and on the east by the republic of Guatemala. The state capital is Tuxtla Gutierrez, which concentrates about one eighth of the Chiapas population. It currently has 122 official towns.
The volume of agricultural production makes that Chiapas take up a prominent place in Mexico , especially the coffee and corn production.
In addition, Chiapas has several tourist destinations, some of them are the most important tourist attractions in Mexico , such as the archaeological site of Palenque and Agua Azul waterfalls. These places attract a large number of tourists.
LOCATION:
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
DURATION:
From 2 week to 12 months
DISPONIBILITY:
The local Ngo´s programs are open all the year
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LOCAL ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS
The activities described bellow are common in the differents programs of local organizations in the country. The effective implementation of the activities will depend by the specific programs direction, as HOLA GANA has no authority to act on it.
 PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISSABILITYThe purpose is to give experience workshops and occupational therapy to 23 young persons with mental disabilities. |  PLACE FOR YOUNGS AND KIDSPromoting reading, developing creativity and helping preserve mexican tradition. |  AGROECOLOGY AND POPULAR EDUCATIONUsing traditional techniques such us permaculture, which help living as one with the environment. The sustainable way. |
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 ARTS AND MUSIC FOR CHANGEThere is a group of young people breaking away from their past of drugs and violence through Breakdance and positive Graffiti. |
TESTIMONY
After the first week I got along very well with Michelle and collaborated with a educational project at San Cristobal de las Casas
- LAURA, Zaragoza