Barra de Potosi

Barra de Potosí is a small fishing village located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, in the State of Guerrero, 25 minutes away from the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo beach resort. Like any other small community on the edge of big tourist resorts, Barra de Potosi is in danger of losing its traditional identity as outside investors and developers seek to exploit its location and facilities. Now local residents are coming together to try and protect and preserve the values and traditions of their community.

"Niños Encantados de la Barra de Potosi" has its main goal to provide opportunities for the children of the village. However it also raises an awareness and pride in the traditions and folklore of the community. It began with donations of gifts and money to create a bank of school supplies for children in the village school and led to the purchase and conversion of a small house in the village for use as a children's library. Children go there to do their homework and art and drama activities and various workshops also take place from time to time. Fundraising has also resulted in the recent employment of a young teacher as the librarian and co-ordinator. However much more needs to be done to improve the building and to increase the activities and services available within the project.

Highly motivated volunteers with initiative are required to take over different tasks, from office work to homework guidance, coordination of art, language or music workshops, sport activities or reading circles. The project has few resources and facilities and volunteers who are resourceful, flexible and willing to improvise and introduce new activities are especially welcome.

To find out more please visit: http://www.eilireland.org/volunteer-abroad/countries/mexico and http://www.partnershipvolunteers.org/

Category:

Education

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• Barra
• Barra (Naples)
• Barra (neighborhood)
• educational