[mobglob-discuss] Building Bridges Training Ad

[Maryann & Eric]

BUILDING BRIDGES HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT
IN CHIAPAS, MEXICO

Human Rights Observer Training

When: March 25-28 (Easter weekend)
Where: A camp in White Rock  (cabins, not tents) - alcohol and drug free
camp
Cost: Sliding scale: $25 -- $200  (all meals, training workshops and
training
                                                    manual included)

We are looking for people who are interested in volunteering as human
rights observers in Chiapas, or in doing support work for observers.

How can I become a human rights observer?
To be a human rights observer with Building Bridges, you need to:
· attend a Building Bridges human rights observer training
· speak conversational Spanish or be willing to learn some Spanish
· have at least three weeks available to work in Chiapas after
completing a
   Spanish immersion course (if necessary)


Must I have previous experience with human rights work?
No. The training is designed for those with no previous experience as
observers.


What will I learn?
conflict de-escalation skills	· cultural sensitivity
· history and current political situation in Chiapas/Guerrero
- indigenous struggles in B.C. 
· history of the Zapatista movement
· effects of globalization in Chiapas
· role of a human rights observer
· opportunities to hear from and ask questions of experienced observers
 

For more information, check out website at: www.vcn.bc.ca/building


If you are interested in registering for the training, volunteering in
the group, or making a donation, please contact:
(604) 251-9190 (before 10 p.m. please)
or
edoherty at portal.ca

Please register by Monday, March 7, 2005  Space is limited.
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: BuildingBridgestrainingad.doc
Type: application/msword
Size: 33792 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://lists.resist.ca/pipermail/mobglob-discuss/attachments/20050213/a2915838/attachment.doc>