Raíces de Dignidad:
Spanish School with Social Justice
Learn spanish, transform realities and connect with cultural roots!
What does it include?
• Personalized Spanish classes (15 hours per week, materials included).• Solidarity accommodation with a local family (room, food: breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• Participation in artistic and community workshops (materials, guides and practical activities).
• Cultural immersion: traditional ceremonies, visits to the Cacaxtla archaeological zone and socio-environmental projects.
• Round trip transportation from/to the airport to the city of Tlaxcala.• Direct donation to the community project (20% of the fee goes to the “Nonacaztzitzin Papalotl” (Kite Ears) initiative for the preservation of culture and the arts).
Arrival and transport logistics
❖ Upon arrival at Mexico City International Airport, we will send you the exact location (GPS) of the meeting point via WhatsApp, where we will meet you and other participants.
• Transportation to the city of Tlaxcala:
❖ A shared vehicle will safely transport you from the airport to the city of Tlaxcala. The departure time will be coordinated in advance and confirmed with you.
• Return:
❖ At the end of the program, we will arrange your transport back to the airport.
General program
Key dates
• Program start: _______
• End of program: _______
• Duration: 6 weeks of intensive learning and community living
What will you experience and learn?
1. Spanish classes
• Three levels (basic, intermediate and advanced) with a focus on oral and written communication.
• Practical learning in everyday situations and communicative interactions with community members.
2. Cultural and artistic immersion – Plus Experience
• Collaborative art workshops with senior citizens and children (painting, music and crafts).
• Creative exchange: If you play a musical instrument, we encourage you to bring it! Books, board games, or any activities you'd like to share are also welcome. These tools are bridges to building deep connections within the community.
• Introductory Nahuatl classes and activities to preserve the mother tongue.• Participation in activities and ceremonies in the state of Tlaxcala, including unique experiences such as traditional temazcales with local food afterwards, festivities and workshops in different communities of the state.
• Natural pigment dyeing workshop with master Ignacio Netzahualcóyotl: learn ancestral techniques, discover the history and meaning of his traditional looms, and create your own artistic piece, connecting with the cultural and artisanal richness of Tlaxcala.
• Connecting with different communities to experience cultural diversity and local traditions in an authentic and practical way.
Social Justice and Human Rights
• Meet with activists and local leaders about key struggles:
❖ Nahuatlized Spanish and the Nahuatl language
❖ Protecting the Zahuapan River from Pollution
❖ Resistance to illegal logging on the Matlalcueyetl Volcano
❖ Combatting human trafficking for sexual exploitation
❖ Food sovereignty and preservation of native seeds
Community volunteering
• Collaboration in reforestation projects, urban gardens or educational workshops.• I support artistic initiatives with children and older adults to strengthen their self-esteem and skills.
What makes Roots of Dignity unique
1. Not only linguistic immersion, but also cultural immersion
2. Social justice and human rights as part of learning
3. Focus on the Nahuatl language and identity
4. Learning through art and tradition
5. Real connection with the community
6. A model of responsible tourism and impact learning
7. Sensory and transformative experience through authentic cultural activities
Join our community!
Registration deadline: _______
Program dates: _______
Key planning:
• Arrive in Mexico on the date indicated to adjust to the time zone and coordinate the transfer.
• Transportation included from/to the airport to the city of Tlaxcala.• Total cost: 3,000 USD (includes all components described).• Payment options: bank transfers.
Contact:
Email: contact@pueblostrasnacionales.org / raicesdegnidad35@gmail.com
Facebook: Red de Pueblos Trasnaiconales / Roots of Dignity
Tel. +52 5574154373
“Roots of Dignity” is not just a school: it is an act of cultural resistance. Here, every Spanish word is woven with stories of struggle, art, and hope. Your journey begins where learning transcends the classroom!
Bring your favorite musical instrument, a book you love, or games to share! Also, if you practice yoga, you can offer community sessions as a way to foster integration and well-being. These activities create spaces for connection, strengthen community ties, and sow the seeds of lasting friendships through genuine cultural exchange.