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Este libro conmemora la historia y las vivencias de Panabaj, una comunidad indígena Maya Tz'utujil de Guatemala, que sobrevivió a una guerra y un desastre, convirtiendo sus heridas en conocimiento. A pesar de la discriminación y las limitaciones para acceder a servicios básicos, el pueblo de Panabaj ha luchado por sus derechos y su dignidad. Inspirado en las enseñanzas y prácticas de sus ancestros, reconociendo el desastre y la guerra, el libro muestra que Panabaj tiene vida y seguirá siendo el hogar de las generaciones presentes y futuras. Además, explica que es un lugar de vida para quienes buscan conectar con la tierra y preservar su cultura. Este libro es uno de los productos del proyecto “Ixchel: hacia una comprensión de los elementos físicos, culturales y socioeconómicos de los factores de riesgo para el fortalecimiento de la resiliencia en la cordillera guatemalteca’ financiado por el Consejo de Investigación del Reino Unido (UKRI GCRF).English
This book commemorates the history and lived experiences of Panabaj, an indigenous Maya Tz’utujil community from Guatemala, that has survived a civil war and a disaster and has turned wounds into knowledge. Despite facing discrimination and limitations in accessing basic services, the people of Panabaj have fought for their rights and their dignity. Inspired by the teachings and practices of their ancestors, while recognising the disaster and war, the book shows that Panabaj has life and will continue to be the home for present and future generations. It shows that it is a place of life for those who seek to connect with the land and preserve their culture. The book is an output of the project ‘Ixchel: building understanding of the physical, cultural and socio-economic drivers of risk in the Guatemalan cordillera’ (2020-2025), funded by the United Kingdom Research and Innovation Councils (UKRI GCRF).

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