Subir al Sur together with Fundación desde América and the community Tamandua.
Fundación desdeAmérica: Fundación desdeAmérica is an NGO devoted to promoting knowledge about the wisdom, the art and the cosmovision of the indigenous cultures of Argentina and the Americas, in the encounter with the new emerging paradigms in the Western world through investigation, teaching, cultural promotion and outreach, including the program of strengthening Indigenous Communities.
Caracteristics of the Community:
The Mbyá Guaraní indigenous people live in the community of Tamandua, it is situated 13 kms. By a mud road from the Locality of 25 de mayo, County of 25 de mayo, in the centre of the Province of Misiones, Argentina. The community is made up of 30 families, making a total of 140 persons, this changes depending on the period of the year, many of the inhabitants of the community have family members who come and go constantly. Even though the members of the community are open to new ways of living, they still maintain strong cultural rules and especially to that of the Mbya Guaraní spirituality, for this reason they still have the Opy (house dedicated to ceremonies and rituals, constructed from cane and mud) and of course it is always fundamental the figure of the Opyguá or chamán, the spiritual guide of the community. The Cacique is responsible for the social and political organisation of the community and is elected by consensus.
History:
The first families arrived to this place more than 40 years ago. In this moment there were only three families: The family of Dionisio Duarte who was the General Cacique of the communities of the Mbya Guarani together with his four children and two more families. In the 1997 the deeds of the 3200 hectares of land as belonging to the community were handed over. Last year the 25 years of the creation of the bilingual school nº 683 “Yakà Paù”, which means “in between the streams”, were celebrated. The community also has a first aid post, and two indigenous sanitary agents and a doctor comes once a week to the community. A project was realised 8 years ago when the community was connected to running water after making a perforation, and bathrooms and showers were also built inside the community.
Project:
Within the framework of the recognition of the pluriculturalidad in Argentina, Subir al Sur, Fundación desdeAmérica and the Community Tamandua propose this Intercultural Encounter which has the aim of acknowledging diversity, exchange and cooperative work.
During the two weeks different activities will be developed:
- Construction of a Playschool/kindergarten OR the reconditioning of the Community Centre; plastering, sandpapering, cleaning and painting - activity to be confirmed in the next month. - Recreation, games and activities with children. - Workshops on intercultural exchange.
During the project the volunteers will also have the chance to participate in distinct workshops and talks which will focus on cultural diversity, history and identity.
The community is 13km away from the closest village (25 de mayo). There is no hospital, internet and weak cel phone signal in the community. In case of emergency the authorities of the village will know that volunteers are working in the community and we can call for assistance, each week a Doctor from the village comes to the community who the volunteers may also consult. The the village 25 de mayo there is internet, telephone and hospitals.
None of the organizations involved in thie project are to be held responsible in case of accident or illness, or any other event which may occur with the volunteers, all volunteers MUST have medical insurance. The participation in this project is under the exclusive responsibility and decision of the volunteer.
Location:
Tamandua, community of the Mbya Guaranì of 30 families, approx. 140 persons, Province of Misiones, Argentina.
Accomodation:
shared, basic conditions - bring a warm sleeping bag and roll mat. Suggested vaccinations - Yellow Fever.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
EACH VOLUNTEER IS REPONSABLE FOR THEIR OWN HEALTH INSURANCE
VISAS:
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR EMBASSIES TO FIND OUT THE NECESITY FOR A VISA TO ENTER ARGENTINA
Fee:
1000 pesos argentinos, to be paid upon arrival.
On arrival training:
In Buenos Aires Capital City. All volunteers must arrive in Ezeiza airport in Buenos Aires. The on arrival Workshops starts at 10h30 on Saturday 3 September. The volunteers will travel on Sunday 4 in the evening to the community of Tamandua. The journey is approx. 16 hours long by bus. Once the volunteers arrive in the village 25 de Mayo they will meet the facilitators of Subir al Sur and travel to the community in a truck.
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