Cultural Safety and Regenerative Development
Join Asociación 32 Volcanes in a greater understanding of Guatemala's historical, political, economic, and cultural context through a regenerative development lens. 32 Volcanes now offers this customizable lecture series in person in Xela or online. From the brief 3-hour introduction option, to the full 15-hour lecture series, 32 Volcanes is ready to accommodate your group. The lecture series is provided in Spanish, with English translation available.
The lecture series can be customized to suit the needs of:
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Guatemalan institutions that receive volunteers
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Spanish schools
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University Groups (Guatemalan and foreign)
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Other academic institutions
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Community groups and organizations in other countries with a Guatemalan immigrant population
The full 15-hour lecture series includes five half-day sessions of three hours of lectures and conversation. We will schedule the series according to the group’s needs and availability.
Days 1-3
A focus on Guatemalan history, politics, economics, and anthropology
Day 4
A focus on regenerative development and an overview of how 32 Volcanes' areas of focus, including health, education, and agroecology are interwoven by the fourth area of focus, culture
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Day 5
Specific lectures based on the group's interests and needs
Available topics are listed below
Brief Introduction to Cultural Safety and Regenerative Development (Abbreviated Option)
The one-day (three-hour) option includes a historical, political, and cultural overview of the current context in Guatemala
Specific Topics (Introductory or Multi-Day Option)
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Education
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Waldorf pedagogy for a new education paradigm
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Decolonized epistemology
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Public Health and Regenerative Development focuses on menstrual justice, agroecology, nutrition, mental health, portraits of cities, and research
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The moon and menstrual cycles (La Luna Roja)
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Food sovereignty and agroecology
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From the Garden to the Plate
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Importance and use of amaranth
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Uses and production of medicinal plants
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Water systems and territorial studies
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Landscape archaeology
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Cycle and agricultural significance of the moon
The 32 Volcanes team providing the lectures includes:
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Roney Alvarado, anthropologist and professor at the Universidad de San Carlos in Xela (CUNOC)
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Carmen Benitez, MD, MSc Child Public Health
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Carmen Maria Alvarado Benitez, MSc Anthropology, Waldorf teacher, and psychologist
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Michelle Guzman, MSc Water Resource Management, architect
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Manuel Guzman, archeologist
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Luis Méndez Salinas, archeologist and editor/publisher of Guatemalan Literature