Since the conflict began, indigenous communities in Chiapas have called for international human rights observers to come and live in their communities. I just finished my second year at Barnard College as a history major concentrating on Latin America. I'm considering a thesis comparing the Zapatista's history and strategy to those of other Latin American revolutions, especially the Cuban revolution. Ideologically, academically, and professionally, this trip is the logical next step for me to take, and I can't wait to see how I've changed at the end of it. We have secured about two thirds of that, but most of us can't afford to cover the rest of the costs comfortably.
Any donation is helpful.
I will be traveling from May 19 through mid-June. I will be returning to San Francisco on June 8, and look forward to visiting First Pres.