Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) invites you to travel to Colombia from 12-25 May to visit an inspiring association of artisan miners and small farmers that is confronting human rights abuses committed by the Colombian military and a multinational gold corporation.  The Federation of Miners and Farmers of Southern Bolivar represents thousands of people that are struggling to survive in the beautiful San Lucas mountain range.  The AngloGold Ashanti mining corporation is seeking to mine for gold on more than 3 million acres (1.3 million hectares) of land in the region.  The Colombian military and their paramilitary allies have threatened and killed civilians opposed to the corporate takeover of their land.  The delegation will also meet with social justice activists in Bogotá and Barrancabermeja (where the CPT team has been based since 2001). 

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“The situation in our region is very difficult right now and the presence of this delegation will strengthen us as we continue forward with our struggle,” said the Federation president.  “We look forward to meeting you in May.”
CPT-Colombia accompanies communities and organizations that are struggling non-violently to create peace with justice, and to resist economic violence and imperialism.

FUNDRAISING EXPECTATION: $1900 US or $2200 Cdn (covers roundtrip airfare from a designated U.S. or Canadian city. If traveling from another country, contact CPT office for details).