In the southern Mexican city of Oaxaca, two interwoven organizations share the same building, staff and aspirations. The Center for Intercultural Encounters and Dialogues (CEDI) explores cross-cultural interaction and encounters through the theory and practice of intercultural dialogue in political and economic organizations, the use and creation of technology, and styles of eating, learning and healing. Universidad de la Tierra (Unitierra) is about reclaiming the freedom to learn. Students take control of their own learning, seeking knowledge out in the world and in community, through reflection, study and reading circles. Learning and teaching are activities practiced in joy and in friendship.
Activities and Accomplishments
- Hosting and supporting groups of students, professors and researchers
- Engaging in and initiating public programs and political campaigns
- Organizing activities with indigenous communities associated with cultural regeneration, technological and socio-political innovation, and social struggle
- Operating permanent learning centers in organic farming, forestry, technological innovation, convivial ways of living in the city, waste disposal, alternative media and free software
- Sharing what they are learning through libraries, community radio, media campaigns, and publishing
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