What is ACG?

Reasons for the creation of ACG Association Guatemalan Cultural Action-In 1989, ACG was born and began its work related to human rights and the return of its peoples to their villages. It was a popular organization with its roots in the communities of the CPR’s, Displaced, Villages in resistance, and with the refugees. (More on the Change)

Acción Cultural Guatemalteca, ACG (Guatemalan Cultural Action) is a Mayan community organization which was founded on August 8th. 1989 in Guatemala. It was born out of the desire of families and communities displaced and shattered by the war to return to their lands and rebuild their lives, communities and histories. During this initial period the activities of ACG were directed towards...(More History)

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Women's Commission -The Women’s Commission of ACG was created through the intiatives of a group of women in the Huehuetenango department. They responded in August of 1993 to an invitation that was extended by the Dioses of San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico. This invitation called them to a general assembly...(More on Women's Commission)

Means of Communication and Truth (MCV)-Since the beginning of ACG, there has been a need in the communities for documentation and information regarding the different events and works within our organization. Initially the means utilized were written reports and brochures, an informative bulletin, photographs, and slides. As we moved forward we were able to use...(More on MCV)

Youth Commission -In the year 1992 within the Guatemalan Cultural Action Group the first steps were taken towards the organization of a group of local youth. While in refuge, they began to hold meetings and chats about the importance of the work of the youth. In the Quintana Roo community the first official group of youth for ACG was created in 1993. They began with 56 members. In July of 1993...(More on Youth Commission)

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