On October 5, Asociación Mujb’ ab’l yol celebrated their 15 year anniversary with a special celebration at their Capacity Building Centre in San Mateo, Quetzaltenango. Mujb’ ab’l yol has been a staple in the community radio movement in Guatemala for 15 years, supporting the fight for the democratization of speech in the country. The celebration was kicked off with a Mayan ceremony before sunrise, and followed by a full day of festivities, including presentations on the work of Mujb’ ab’l yol, thanks to radios in their network and partner organizations, live music, performances and dancing.
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Don Victor from Radio Damasco accepts a certificate of appreciation from Radio Doble Vía volunteer Alex Cifuentes.
Over 100 people attended, including radio volunteers, members of ally organizations, and individuals who have worked with and volunteered for Mujb’ ab’l yol over the last 15 years. The Mujb’ ab’l yol team honoured the presence of all guests with souvenirs of thanks, and provided the Sobrevivencia team with a special certificate of recognition for our support over the years. Many speeches were given about the founding of the organization and many stories were shared about the impact that Mujb’ ab’l yol has made over the years.
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A young girl entertains the guests of the anniversary party with a song and dance.
Two Marimba bands from Huehuetenango played traditional Marimba throughout the day and into the night. Radio volunteers from near and far ate and danced and had a wonderful time celebrating such a monumental achievement for a small Guatemalan grassroots organization. Radio members who came from farther away slept in the new dorm rooms, as the party marched on into the night.
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We were honored to be a part of such joyous occasion and look forward to continuing our work with Mujb’ ab’l yol in the future. Congratulations!
