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Fundacion del Bajio site
Here is the web page to the Fundacion Communitario del Bajio (FCB) spicifically mentioning the projects in Tamaula. The FCB has many ongoing projects. Here is their mission
Mission
Fundación Comunitaria del Bajío works with communities in central Mexico
with limited access to critical services, infrastructure, and economic
opportunities.
Many of the men and women in these communities migrate to the United
States to support their loved ones. Migration is an emotional challenge
that separates families and threatens lives. Nearly all of those who
migrate dream to one day be able to return home permanently.
Our mission is to help emigrants and their families realize this dream
by generating local sources of employment, improving access to
education, and increasing quality of life. We accomplish this through
community organizing, advocacy, and grant-writing.
We first identify the unique challenges, needs, assets, and priorities
of each community through town meetings and comprehensive surveys. We
then locate and mobilize resources from universities, other non-profit
organizations, private donors, and all levels of government.
From building community centers, to nurturing cooperative
micro-enterprises, to coordinating high school programs, we work towards
the holistic development of communities to assure them a sustainable
future.
Fundación Comunitaria del Bajío works with communities in central Mexico
with limited access to critical services, infrastructure, and economic
opportunities.
Many of the men and women in these communities migrate to the United
States to support their loved ones. Migration is an emotional challenge
that separates families and threatens lives. Nearly all of those who
migrate dream to one day be able to return home permanently.
Our mission is to help emigrants and their families realize this dream
by generating local sources of employment, improving access to
education, and increasing quality of life. We accomplish this through
community organizing, advocacy, and grant-writing.
We first identify the unique challenges, needs, assets, and priorities
of each community through town meetings and comprehensive surveys. We
then locate and mobilize resources from universities, other non-profit
organizations, private donors, and all levels of government.
From building community centers, to nurturing cooperative
micro-enterprises, to coordinating high school programs, we work towards
the holistic development of communities to assure them a sustainable
future.
Michuacan
Pazcuaro
Artisan applying gold leaf to a hand carved wood statue
Artisan carving an arm for a gigantic Christ statue
Woman in a hat enjoying the nice day out
Friday, July 31, 2009
Josefina's Pigs
I went to go venture one day to see Josefina's pigs. So I went over to the pig's pen which is located close to the house and to my surprise the pigs were MONSTROUS! I could not believe the size of these animals. The pen next to the monsters had younger pigs. The issue having the pigs so close to the house is that they attract many flies and the kitchen needs to be kept extra clean if no flies are wanted on the table or on the prepared food.
Josephina raises her pigs and when she is in need of money, her daughters help her kill her pigs. She explained that they each hold the pig's legs and she kills the animal by inserting a knife through its heart. In fact Josefina owns a three wheel electric knife sharpener in order to keep knifes she uses to slaughter her pigs with well sharpened. When the knife is well sharpened the pig does not suffer as the deed is fastly executed. Josefina then either sells the meat or she prepares the meat to sell it at a higher price. In other terms her pigs are the family's piggy bank.
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