The Tsomanotik Solidarity Center (CST) is an agro-ecological center in Chiapas that works with the conviction and aim of contributing to the construction of a more sustainable, just and solidary society through: Intercultural projects with people form various parts of the world, Agro-ecological and Productive projects in favour of sustainability, Educational projects in and with the local community, Solidary Projects that encourage local community’s development.
WORK:
The volunteers will participate in the construction of a demonstrative greenhouse, which will help in the learning of food sovereignty. Volunteers will also learn the operation of an organic greenhouse and its advantages, design and construction of a community greenhouse model, the construction of a demonstration greenhouse for the learning space CST. Besides volunteers will prepare the ground of the Greenhouse for planting, conditioned the soil around it, plant and transplant plants that grow in the greenhouse. Participants will share group dynamics and participate in workshops learning techniques and methodologies that support them for construction works in the project.
LOCATION:
Tzimol is located 15 minutes from Comitán in the Chiapas region.
ACCOMMODATION:
In the development hosting center of Tsomanotik, in 4-6 people bedrooms with double beds with a toilet in each bedroom.
REQUIREMENTS:
Interest in the sustainable development and organic farming themes.
PARTICIPATION FEE:
$3,000 pesos (approx. £135), includes accommodation and food and some organisational costs.
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