The indigenous civil society organisation 'Las Abejas de Acteal' has been working towards better living conditions for the rural indigenous population of Chiapas for 25 years. This thesis analyses...Show moreThe indigenous civil society organisation 'Las Abejas de Acteal' has been working towards better living conditions for the rural indigenous population of Chiapas for 25 years. This thesis analyses the efforts made by the Abejas in the domains of preservation of culture, land distribution and promoting peace and social cohesion. By approaching the organisation as an active shaper of the local reality, this thesis transcends the established image of the Abejas as a mere political activist group. The coffee cooperative 'Maya Vinic' serves as a case study to illustrate the tangible impact the Abejas are making in the lives of Chiapas’ rural population.Show less
