Tabasco, Mexico - Disaster Shakti - Multicultural Center for Research and Practice - Antioch University New England

Disaster Shakti Announces Upcoming Trip to Mexico

UPDATE:

Click here to read the Team Journal
from the Disaster Shakti Trip

In November 2007, Tabasco, Mexico was struck by massive flooding, leaving thousands without homes and jobs. Most of the state remained under water for some time, which destroyed agricultural sites, industrial facilities, and residences. According to the BBC, Tabasco Governor Andres Granier has reported that more than 1 million residents have been affected by this disaster. Members of Disaster Shakti are eager to respond to the many needs of Tabasco's community members. From May 11th to May 21st, Shakti members will travel to Villahermosa, the capital of Tabasco, where they will join with local non-governmental organizations and stakeholders in their relief efforts. For the first three days of the trip, Shakti members will focus their energy on cultural immersion. The remainder of the trip will be dedicated to disaster relief efforts. For those who are interested, please fill out the Disaster Volunteer Application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Gargi Roysircar, Ph.D., Corey Gifford, and Josefina Irigoyen.

Information on the Disaster Shakti Trip to Tabasco, Mexico

Download the preliminary itinerary (PDF 150K)
Download the Disaster Volunteer Application (PDF 35K)

Other resources

Project Disaster
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