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Honduras Report
Reporte de Actividades del Mes de Mayo, 2011
TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS
Fecha
Toque de Puerta
Comunidades visitadas
Afiliados
Segunda Visitas
Acciones Rápidas
02-06 Mayo
09-13 Mayo
140
105
Reparto por arriba
3
3
1
4
2
1
23-27 Mayo
30-6 Mayo
142
130
Guillen
6
3
3
2
1
1
Total
517
2
16
10
2
Lucha Magisterial
Se han roto de nuevo el dialogo con el gobierno, ya que lo puntos a tratar no han visibilizado la problemática de los maestros y maestras en huelga, para la próxima semana se ha anunciado por parte de la dirigencia la toma de las calles nuevamente indefinidamente hasta que el gobierno de una solución a la problemática en el sector de educación.
Los puntos en desacuerdo son:
- El reintegro del los maestros y maestras despedidos.
- El pago de los salarios cancelados y adeudados por diferentes razones.
- La inyección del capital robado al instituto de pensiones IMPREMAH.
Para la próxima semana ACORN INTERNACIONAL HONDURAS hará circular un comunicado donde solicitaremos como organización internacional el apoyo a los maestros y maestras.
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Reporte 11 Abril 2011 (English)
ACORN International In. Honduras
Report, April 11th, 2011
From Luis Martínez, San Pedro Sula April 30th, 2011
During the month of April, a number of activities have been carried out with the objectives of increasing ACORN’s membership as well as following up on the proposal for policy change on remittance transfers. As well as this, ACORN continues to establish relationships with related organizations, and being present on the struggle for water in San Pedro Sula and against the privatization of natural resources in the region of Valle de Sula. Thus, there have been 1040 cold calls, 4 second visits in the city of San Pedro Sula and 2 rapid actions in the parishes of San Pedro Sula and El Progreso, throughout this month.
Activities:
a) Socialization and incorporation of new members in San Pedro Sula.
b) Socialization and incorporation of new members in El Progreso.
c) Socialization and incorporation of new members in Villanueva.
a) Socialization and incorporation of new members in San Pedro Sula.
Following the already established relations and as the product of the work done since last year, it was possible to do 560 cold calls and one rapid action, adding 10 new members to ACORN. These members expect to carry out social movements to direct pressure towards Aguas de San Pedro ASP, which has had the monopoly of the water and sewer system services since 2001.
The main demand of the population of this marginalized area of town is the improvement in the quality of service of drinking water, reason for which they decided to become part of ACORN so as to take action together against ASP.
Within this framework, there have been a number of meetings and a forum during the month of April to inform and bring awareness to the community regarding the current issues at stake and the actions to be taken.
b) Socialization and incorporation of new members in El Progreso.
Continuing with the organizational work started last year by members of ACORN in this city, it was possible to do 240 cold calls and one rapid action, incorporating 4 new members to ACORN. As with Comunidad 6 de Mayo, these members expect to put pressure on the municipal management of the city as they have been victims of random increases in their taxes.
The main claim of the population here continues to be the arbitrary increases on taxes and a better provision of municipal services. It is worth mentioning that there has been a second Assembly with community leaders of the municipality to generate joint actions and incorporate them to our organization, reaching agreement in the forms of pressure to demand their vindication.
c) Socialization and incorporation of new members in Villa Nueva.
The process of community organizing has been started in the municipality of Villanueva, located 30 km south of San Pedro Sula. This organizational process is the product of visits done to 240 homes in the ‘colonia’ Villas del Rio, having brought awareness about the need to demand no raises in the price of drinking water service.
The result of these actions was the incorporation of 3 new members, creating a stronger and more solid ‘social base’ in this community, who will work together with social organizations of the town.
Table of Activities
Month of April
Date
Cold Call
Commmunities Visited
Afifiliates
Second Visits
Rapid Actions
1-9 April
320
6 de Mayo (San Pedro Sula)
5
2
1
11-16 April
240
6 de Mayo (San Pedro Sula)
5
2
0
18-23 April
240
Berlín (El Progreso)
4
0
1
25-30 April
240
Villas del Rio (Villanueva)
3
0
0
Total
1,040
17
4
2
Summary of Organized Members
Town
Communites visited
Afifiliates
San Pedro Sula
Padre Claret
Col. Rivera Hernández,
Guadalupe
Asentamientos Humanos
Col. Sinaí
Jardines del Valle
6 de Mayo
5
10
6
23
6
10
32
Choloma
Las Pilas,
Bajos de Choloma
El Centro
La Mora
Jardines del Norte
32
17
34
8
15
El Progreso
Col. Berlín
Palermo
18
20
Villanueva
Villas del Rio
3
Total
239
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Nuevo Informe
Buenos Aires, 02 de mayo de 2011
Informe Abril ACORN Argentina
Responsable: Yadira Micolta Victoria
El mes de abril fue de mucha bendición y éxito para Acorn-Argentina. El grupo de personas con la que estamos trabajando se ha ido consolidando cada día más y no solo eso sino que algunas mujeres de la comunidad que no estaban muy interesadas ahora son un miembro importante del grupo.
Por otro lado tuvimos la oportunidad de asistir a la 3 Feria de ONGs en Buenos Aires. Allí conocimos a muchas organizaciones que trabajan ayudando a la comunidad e hicimos lazos con ONGs que puedan beneficiar a los miembros de Acorn-Argentina. Uno de ellos fue el hecho de conocer al Club de Cine infantil La Linterna Mágica de Buenos Aires, quienes les dan la oportunidad a niños de escasos recursos de poder ver cine educativo. La Linterna Mágica de Buenos Aires le ha dado la oportunidad a 20 niños hijos de los miembros de Acorn-Argentina de asistir gratuitamente a ver las funciones todo el año, para nosotros es una alegría muy grande ya que sería la primera vez que estos niños pueden asistir al cine.
Por otro lado estamos haciendo contacto con la Organización Árboles Sin Frontera con quienes podríamos llegar a un acuerdo para iniciar una huerta que beneficie a los miembros de la comunidad.
Otro logro importante es el inicio de las clases de Inglés, Emma, una voluntaria de Estados Unidos dio la primera clase, deseamos la próxima semana continuar con ellas. Solo que el mal clima no nos ha permitido hacerlas con regularidad. También es importante contar la labor de Ali Schwach y su compañero Jessi, dos chicos de Estados Unidos que nos acompañaron un sábado en el Club Acorn.
Por último cabe resaltar el esfuerzo de nuestros miembros Mónica, Verónica, María, Alberto, Dennis y demás que han ayudado a iniciar la construcción del Centro cultural. Con mucho esfuerzo lo hemos iniciado, pero con la fe de que lo ¡Lograremos!, al hacerlo no solo conseguiremos más miembros para la organización sino que también alegraremos el corazón de los niños y jóvenes del Barrio Dorrego en Gonzalez Catán – La Matanza.
Este mes seguiremos trabajando en la construcción, e iremos a escuelas en donde contaremos un poco sobre el eco-ladrillo para iniciar con ellos la campaña e involucrar a estos chicos y a sus padres en la organización. Haremos algunos proyectos para pedir donaciones a las diferentes embajadas y trataremos de hacer muchos lazos con otras organizaciones.
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New Report from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, May 2nd, 2011
Report: April- ACORN Argentina
Person in Charge: Yadira Micolta Victoria
The month of April was very successful for ACORN Argentina. The group of people we have been working with has strengthened day by day, and even some women of the community that were not very interested at first are now an important part of the group.
We had the opportunity to attend the 3rd meeting of NGOs in Buenos Aires. There, we met many organizations that work with the community and we built ties with NGOs that can benefit ACORN Argentina members. One of these NGOs is Club de Cine infantil La Linterna Mágica de Buenos Aires, who give children from low income families the opportunity to watch educational films. La Linterna Magica has offered the chance for 20 children of ACORN Argentina members to attend their films all year long; this is a great joy for us as it would be the first time for these children to ever go to the cinema.
We have also got in touch with Organización Árboles Sin Frontera, with which we might be able to set a community garden that would benefit the members of the community.
Another important achievement has been the beginning of the English workshop. Emma, a volunteer from the United States taught the first class. The bad weather, however, has not allowed us to carry the classes regularly. Ali Schwach and Jessi, both from the United States, helped out with Club ACORN as well.
Finally, our members Mónica, Verónica, María, Alberto, Dennis and some others have helped in the building of our Centro Cultural. With lots of effort we have started it with the hope that we will make it. We believe we won’t only get more people to sign up and become members of the organization but we will also give joy to the children and youth of Barrio Dorrego en Gonzalez Catán, La Matanza.
This month we will continue building, and we will go to schools where we will talk about the ‘eco-ladrillo’ project so as to engage more children and their parents. We wish to do fundraising among various embassies, and we will try to keep on making ties with other organizations.
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Work Report
ACORN MEXICO REPORT
Date: APRIL 2011.
Date
Activities
Rapid Actions
Campaigns
Memberships
1-7 April/2011
Cold Call
0
2
10
8-15 April/2011
Cold Call
2
2
15
16-20 April/2011
Meeting of neighbours re: Water in Neza
2
1
5
23 April/2011
Community Action: Cleaning of River San Buena Ventura
1
1
1
25 April/2011
Meeting with MP Larura Castillo
1
1
Fundraising for Community Campaigns.
Pending.
27 April/2011
Participated in Feria de San Pedro Martirn, an Information booth about campaigns and actions of ACORN MEXICO members
1
1
Every member from San Pedro Martir.
Information given about our work and 5,000 information sheets handed out.
29April/2011
Lemonade Sale in Feria de San Pedro Martir
2 members in charge. Fundraised $200 pesos, profit for the committee of the organization.
Other Progress:
Coordination and support for Esther Badio’s Passport. Esther is a member of ACORN Mexico who will take part in ACORN International’s meeting in Honduras.
Exchange of experiences with Universidad Obrera de Mexico (Laura Juarez) about ‘Migration and Remittances.’ We will participate in the Sociology Forum in San Pedro Sula, between May 2nd and 8th.
Support given by members of ACORN Mexico to SINDICATO DE ELECTRICISTAS MEXICANOS in defense of their rights as workers. Support to communities (5 member families) will not pay for power.
Logistics for Labour Day Parade, May 1st. All members of ACORN Mexico. Banners and blankets.
Membership dues collection, lemonade sale and fundraising $ 1372.50
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Informe de Trabajo de ACORN Mexico
INFORME DE TRABAJO DE ACORN MEXICO
FECHA: ABRIL 2011.
Fechas
Actividades
Acciones Rapidas
Campañas
Membresias
1-7 Abril/2011
Toque puertas
0
2
10
8-15 Abril/2011
Toque puertas
2
2
15
16-20 Abril/2011
Reunion de vecinos por Juntas de Agua en Neza
2
1
5
23 Abril/2011
Accion Comunitaria de Limpieza Rio San Buena Ventura
1
1
1
25/ Abril/2011
Reunion con Diputada Larura Castillo
1
1
Gestion de Fondos para Campañas Comunitarias.
Pendiente.
27/Abril/2011
Párticipacion en Feria de San Pedro Martirn, un Stand de información sobre acciones y campañas de miembros ACORN MEXICO
1
1
Todos los miembros de San Pedro Martir.
Divulgacion del trabajo y 5,000 hojas sueltas repartidas.
29/Abril/2011
Venta de Limonada en Feria de San Pedro Martir
2 Miembros buscando recolección de fondos para actividades. ($200 pesos) ganancia para organización comitaria.
Otros avances:Apoyo en coordinación de Pasaporte para Esther Badio, mimbra de ACORN MEXICO, que participara en reunión de ACORN INTERNACIONAL EN HONDURAS.
Intercambio de experiencias sobre tema de MIGRACION Y REMESAS, con la UNIVERSIDAD OBRERA DE MEXICO, (LARUA JUAREZ) participación en Congreso de Sociologia en San Pedro Sula, entre el 2 y 8 de Mayo.
Apoyo solidario de miembros de ACORN MEXICO, a SINDICATO DE ELECTRICISTAS MEXICANOS, no a la violación de sus derechos laborales y apoyo en comunidades a que Miembros realicen sus amparos en NO PAGO DE ELECTRICIDAD en precios Justos (5 familias).
Coordinacion en Marcha del Primero de Mayo DIA DE LAS TRBAJADORAS Y TRABAJDORES MEXICANOS. Todos los miembros de ACORN MEXICO. Pancartas y Mantas.
Recolección de Cuotas, ventas de Limonada y gestiones de fondos solidarios $,1372.50
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Informe de Trabajo del mes de Abril
INFORME DE TRABAJO EN ACORN INTERNATIONAL, INC – PERÚ
ABRIL -2011
De: Orfa Camacho
Para: Wade Rathke
Director General Acorn International, INC
Fecha: 03/05/2011
Por el presente cumplo con informarle las actividades realizadas en el mes de Abril con ACORN INTERNATIONAL, INC – PERÚ, desde Enero a Abril del 2011.
En las Comunidades de:
10 de Marzo,Los Cipreses, Los Unidos,Unidos Altos, Laderas de Motupe, Los heraldos de Motupe, Héroes el Cenepa, Nuevo Amanecer II,José Olaya , Buena Vista, Las Vegas, Miravalle-Junin-Perù
Siguiendo con las áreas Temáticas de ACORN, en la Organización de Comunidades, por los derechos de Educación, Salud, Defensa del agua y cuidado del Medio Ambiente en la comunidad del Distrito de San Juan de Lurigancho.
- Organización y nuevos miembros: de Enero hasta Abril hemos afiliado a 60 nuevos miembros.
- Educación.- En coordinación con la Comunidad , Colegio Y ACORN, Se ha dispuesto que el local Comunal se condicione como un espacio de recreación y deporte prioritariamente para los niñas y niñas de la comunidad , Con este hecho se contribuirá para que los niños, niñas y la población joven se dedique al deporte, así se disminuirá el riesgo de conformación de pandillas y consumo licor y drogas.
- Se ha conseguido a través de Tania Maldonado y su hermana Norka, otorguen una donación para la compra de una red para el local en mención; Así se protejerá de que las pelotas que estén en juego salgan fuera del área
- Educación e INFRAESTRUCTURA , se está realizando las coordinaciones pertinente con el Ministerio de vivienda, para conseguir la ampliación del Centro Educativo 10 de marzo
- Salubridad.- Se ha Culminado con la Construcción de un muro de contención mas en zonas de riesgo y acceso a los servicios de saneamiento de las familias. Financiado por Gobierno Central Con el Programa Construyendo Perú.( Ya lo había reportado en el informe anterior que fue hasta el 06 de Abril)donse se destacó la mano de obra de las mujeres de la Comunidad.
- Se ha iniciado las gestiones en la empresa EDELNOR, empresa de energía eléctrica para que la población que aún no cuenta con energía eléctrica pueda contar con este servicio básico.
- Se ha iniciado la Campaña por la Provincialización de San Juan de Lurigancho.
En Perú se está por elegir al nuevo presidente o presidenta, hay cambios de autoridades y por el momento las gestiones no son tan viables, ya que las autoridades de turno culmina su periodo en el gobierno y prestan poco interés en seguir trabajando.
Por el momento es todo cuanto tengo que informar, posteriormente adjuntaré fotos, la falta de una cámara fotográfica sigue siendo una pequeña debilidad.
Orfa Camacho G.
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April Report
MONTHLY REPORT – ACORN PERU
APRIL – 2011
From: Orfa Camacho
To: Wade Rathke
Chief Organizer, ACORN International
Date: 03/05/2011
By hereby I’d like to inform you about the work being done with ACORN INTERNATIONAL, INC – PERÚ, from January to April, 2011.
Communities:
10 de Marzo, Los Cipreses, Los Unidos,Unidos Altos, Laderas de Motupe, Los heraldos de Motupe, Héroes el Cenepa, Nuevo Amanecer II,José Olaya , Buena Vista, Las Vegas, Miravalle-Junin-Perù.
ACORN Peru has been working in the areas of community organizing, education, health, water and in defense of the environment in the community of the District of San Juan de Lurigancho.
- Organization and new members: 60 new members have been affiliated between January and April.
- Education: The community, the school and ACORN Peru have agreed to transform the community center into a recreational space for girls and boys of the community. Children and youth will benefit from this by having a space created specially to play sports. The objective is to decrease the use of drugs and alcohol and gang formation in these age groups.
- Tania Maldonado and her sister Norka have given a donation to buy a net so that the balls being used don’t go out of the game area.
- Education and INFRAESTRUCTURE: Together with the Ministry of Housing, efforts are being done to expand the school Centro Educativo 10 de marzo.
We have contacted EDELNOR, the electric power company, so that the population that still has no access to power can soon enjoy this basic service.
We have launched the Campaign for the Provincialization of San Juan de Lurigancho.
Peru is about to choose its new president, for which our actions are not that viable at the moment; the old authorities show little interest in keep on working
I will attach photos later. The lack of a camera is still a little weakness.
Orfa Camacho G.
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Report from Delhi
Report from Delhi (January to April 2011)
Membership of ACORN- 83 new members enrolled (mostly rickshaw pullers and ragpickers)Homeless Shelter– ACORN with its local partner is managing a Govt. sponsored temporary shelter for homeless. On an average, more than 50 homeless (mostly rickshaw pullers) are using the shelter to escape from extreme weather. All users have become member of ACORN. Membership card of ACORN has been issued to all of them.Dues Collection-A total of INR 3600/- has been collected from members as dues.Other financial support-Delhi Govt. support of INR. 6000/- per month going to the ACORN organizer as part of salary from December 2010 till now.Campaign-ACORN joined other organizations to ensure counting of homeless in the national census of 2011 (census is carried out after each decade since 1871 to help formulate states policy and programmes. ACORN worked closely with census authorities and consequently authorities visited its night shelter and camped for the whole night to enroll all users of the shelter.FDI Watch Forum-successfully lobbied with political forces and met many important national politicians and policy makers to thwart American and European Govt. and corporates’ attempts to liberalise retail trade in India. It organised a meeting with European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and took them to street markets to help them understand ground realities of India. It paid back and the EESC endorsed our concerns and demanded European Parliament and European Commission to commission studies on likely impact on informal workers particularly street vendors.thanksDharmendra KumarDelhi, India
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Save the Khimki Forest Action in Toronto
A delegation of five ACORN Canada members arrived mid-morning on Monday, April 25, 2011 to the very well appointed and fancy offices of Toronto subsidiary of Vinci Corporation of France.
A representative of Vinci came out to greet us, and ACORN leaders explained that we were there to demand that Vinci NOT accept the contract to build a highway through the Khimki Forest and cease being a part of the violence to organizers, community members, and the environment outside of Moscow.
To our members surprise and shock he refused to accept or fax our letter our letter of support, claiming that he cold not fax anything that the CEO wasn’t expecting. We believed this was a blatant lie, and it angered ACORN members even more and they renewed and repeated the demand that the letter be sent. Again he refused.
Our members held strong and asked for his name and a business card. He refused again. The whole thing was super shady and indicated an utter lack of transparency on their end. After a final attempt we left in frustration, shouting our demands as we returned to Toronto.
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