Itinerant Cinema Debate 3

Project: Natate Voluntariado Internacional has organized a workcamp called CINE DEBATE ITINERANTE
(Travelling Film Screening and Discussion). This workcamp will focus on the screening of films and/or
documentaries and the facilitation of workshops with social themes. This project focuses on the exchange
of experiences via dynamic activities, theatrical presentations, and creation of murals to effect workshops
on topics such as recycling ethics, all this with the objective of letting volunteers and people in general to
express themselves and use this activities to become awareness of reality in an alternative way. These
workshops will be tailored to address different sectors of the population.
Activities: Volunteers will be in charge of organizing screenings of films and documentaries followed by
discussions, which will engage attendees in debate and reflection on specific themes. Volunteers will also
facilitate workshops on the topic of recycling and present theatrical productions to different sectors of the
population based on themes presented in screenings.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in shared rooms in a convivial youth hostel in San Cristobal de las
Casas, located five minutes walking distance from the Natate office and ten minutes from the historic city
centre. They will have access to all basic facilities, including eco-kitchen and eco-bathrooms. Be prepared
for hand washing your own clothes (or send them to a laundry).Try to be environmentally friendly as
possible and use resources with care and modesty, especially because your behaviour is part of the
project ;)
Location: This project will be implemented in the beautiful city of San Cristobal de las Casas, located in
the Mayan Highlands of the state of Chiapas in South-eastern Mexico. San Cristobal is a distinctly
charming town that has maintained its colonial architecture and Mexican flavour, while welcoming a
blend of indigenous, Mexican, and international bohemian cultures. As well, it is a strategic point of
departure to the surrounding region, which exhibits incredible biodiversity and natural areas that can be
reached within a half day’s travel or less. Nearby points of interest include natural parks, lakes, Mayan
archeological sites, coastal mangroves, waterfalls, canyons, and the beaches of the Pacific.
Language: English is the most common language used in workcamps, however, being able to
communicate in Spanish can be very useful. Taking the opportunity to learn or improve your Spanish while
here, will greatly enrich your experience!
Comment: Ynglish is the most common language used in workcamps, however, being able to
communicate in Spanish can be very useful. Taking the opportunity to learn or improve your Spanish while
here, will greatly enrich your experience!
Terminal: The closest international airport: Angel Albino Corzo, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas (TGZ). Bus
Terminal: OCC San Cristobal de las Casas.
Extra-fee: Since we do not receive funds to support your participation in the camp, you are asked to
contribute 2,950 Mexican pesos (170 euros aprox.). It includes accommodation, food, administrative
costs, transportation within the project, and some extra activities. The fee has to be paid by volunteers to
campleader or to Natate’s Workcamps Coordinator upon arrival to the meeting point.