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TITLE: Join the Zapatistas in Mexico City |
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DATE: January 25, 2001 |
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Scholarship Deadline Extended to Jan 31 Because we do not want cost to be a determining factor in those wishing to participate in this historic delegation, we have extended the scholarship deadline to Jan 31. We encourage those needing financial assistance to take a look at the scholarship criteria and application below. Join the Zapatistas in Mexico City On December 2, Subcomandante Marcos surprised the world by announcing that the central command of the Zapatista National Liberation Army will travel to Mexico City in February, 2001, to lobby for passage of the San Andres Accords. For Marcos and the Zapatista leadership, this will be their first public appearance outside of Chiapas since their uprising began in 1994. In announcing their historic trip to Mexico City, Marcos invited the accompaniment of national and international civil society. In response, the Mexico Solidarity Network will sponsor a two-week delegation in February-March, 2001. The delegation will accompany the Zapatistas on their trip to Mexico City starting in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas on February 24th and ending in Mexico City on March 9th. Exact itinerary for the delegation is still being planned. (For a map of the route that the Zapatistas will follow to Mexico City please see attachment). Cost of $500 includes ground transportation, hotels, program, and translation. Delegates are responsible for their own flight reservations to Chiapas and returning from Mexico City. We encourage delegates to use our travel agent, Scott, at 800-328-1332. For more information, contact the Mexico Solidarity Network at msn@mexicosolidarity.org or call 773-583-7728. To reserve a space on the delegation, please return the application below with a deposit of $100. A limited number of scholarships are available to youth of color under the age of 30. The deadline for scholarship applications is January 31, 2001. To apply for a scholarship, please return the delegation and scholarship applications attached below. Mexico Solidarity Network Delegation Application WHICH DELEGATION ARE YOU APPLYING FOR? NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP HOME PHONE WORK PHONE EMERGENCY CONTACT (NAME & PHONE) PASSPORT NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE: COUNTRY OF ISSUE 1-Do you belong to any organizations? If yes, please list them. 2-Please provide names and phone numbers for two references: 3-Do you have any health problems that may affect your ability to travel? Please return, along with a deposit of $100, to: Mexico Solidarity Network 4834 N. Springfield Chicago, IL 60625 Tel: 773-583-7728 Fax: 773-583-7738 e-mail: msn@mexicosolidarity.org SCHOLARSHIPS The Network scholarship program is based on the following principals: - that racism is prevalent in US society and that racism limits educational opportunities for people of color; - that Latin America solidarity work has historically been dominated by Anglo-Americans; - that the Network is committed to building a multi-ethnic solidarity movement; - that youth are key to dismantling systems of injustice and oppression; and - that an investment in the education and consciousness raising of youth will result in increased activism in years to come. Given these principals, and the fact that the Network scholarship program has limited funds and cannot meet the needs of all people who require financial assistance to participate in educational programs, the Network has set criteria for participation in the scholarship program. The scholarship program is open to low-income youth of color under the age of 30. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please complete the following and attach it to your application. The deadline for scholarship applications is January 31, 2001. Scholarship applications cannot be considered after that date. The earlier your scholarship application is filed, the better chance you have of receiving a scholarship. NAME AGE 1-Why are you applying for a scholarship? (Please include information about your ethnic background.) 2-Most scholarships will be awarded to cover part of the cost of your trip. The largest scholarship is $300. How much are you requesting? 3-Do you have the ability to fundraise for your trip? If not, why? 4-What will you do with this experience when you return to the US? Please return to: Mexico Solidarity Network 4834 N. Springfield Chicago, IL 60625 Tel: 773-583-7728 Fax: 773-583-7738 e-mail: msn@mexicosolidarity.org END |