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Saludo NAVIDEÑO 2011 – CCDA
A message from the CCDA. Click HERE to read the entire message from Leocadio.
Join the 2012 Expedition to Guatemala
Education In Action is traveling to Guatemala from February 10 - 23, 2012 to continue building solidarity with communities by working closely with a grassroots' co-operative, Comité Campesino del Altiplano, who are working to protect the rights of subsistence farmers in Guatemala.
For those interested in participating in a life-changing experience, we are now accepting applications for the 2012 delegation to Guatemala. Click HERE to download an application form.
Rainstorms destroying CCDA communities, again
A report from Leocadio and Steve (BC CASA) on this year's devastating rains in the communities in Guatemala. Click HERE to read about the details. (Updated 2011-11-08)
2011 Community Dinner
Education in Action would like to thank ALL the patrons, guests, performers, cooks, donors and volunteers for making the 2011 Community Dinner a huge success.
Christmas Holiday Shopping with a Purpose
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Big THANK YOU to all all the shoppers, volunteers, Ten Thousand Villages and organizers who helped to make this a successful event. Click HERE for a full report (2011-12-12). |
Join Education in Action on Thursday December 1st, 2011...
At this time of year, many people are drawing up their Christmas shopping lists. This year, make every Christmas dollar count triple. Education in Action and Ten Thousand Villages are joining forces to offer you the opportunity to join Christmas cheer with a direct impact on the well-being of communities in Guatemala and on the bottom line of artisans in the Global South. *Spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues!*
Education in Action and Ten Thousand Villages are holding a joint Christmas gift purchasing evening from 5 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, December 1st 2011. Education in Action will send all the profit from the sales during this special evening to Guatemalan communities needing housing, education and emergency solidarity. This event is being held at both Ten Thousand Villages stores in Ottawa:
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Human Rights Violations from Canadian Mines in Guatemala
CBC radio report on what Canadian mines are doing in Guatemala. Click HERE to view the video and listen to the program.