Looking for the Roots of Migration
Oaxaca, Mexico
September 16 –
25, 2013
This is an opportunity to explore first-hand the economic and political
roots of the migration of
millions Latin Americans into the United States. What
causes people to uproot themselves from their histories and homelands and take
a long, painful, costly, and dangerous journey into a foreign land where they
seldom know the language and are often greeted with hostility? 
We will explore this question by visiting and experiencing the southern
Mexican state of Oaxaca, where many of the forces for migration are stark and
clear. The good news is that Oaxaca is a beautiful state of 2 million people and
you will fall in love with the people, the land, and their history. The bad
news is that nearly half of the Oaxacan population has left the state going
north, seeking food for their families. Why is it that each year many people—both
men and women—leave Oaxaca and travel to the United States?
What
to Expect:
- See the real reasons for migration to the U.S.
- Stay in the homes of families directly impacted by their relatives’ migration North.
- Gain knowledge of ways US policy affects migration patterns
- Meet people resisting destructive byproducts of NAFTA and other “free” trade policies.
- Visit a local shelter for migrants moving to or from the US
- Meet with returned migrants who have experienced life in the US justice system
- Visit a local women’s cooperative that provides alternatives to migration
- Discuss ways to act in solidarity with people from Oaxaca and immigrants here in the US
$950 + airfare (arranged on your own).
This covers all of your expenses “on the ground” in Oaxaca, including transportation,
food, and lodging. Scholarships and fundraising opportunities are available.
For
more information or to apply please contact:
Stan Duncan
standuncan@post.harvard.edu
781-504-6875
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Cosponsors of “Roots of Migration” Delegation:
The
Justice & Witness Commission of the Massachusetts Conference of the United
Church of Christ, the Mission and Justice Committee of the South East Area of
the MACUCC, and Jubilee Massachusetts
