Welcome to the website for information concerning relief efforts for the victims of Tabasco Floods.
The Tabasco Flood Relief Coalition of the Willing is coordinating these efforts.
A Katrina-Like Flood in Tabasco, Mexico has devastated over one million people. Thousands have lost homes and loved ones.
February, Stanford Tabasco Flood Awareness Month, is your chance to learn the true story the media won't tell you, have fun, and at the same time make a positive impact on those who need it most by contributing to the reconstruction of homes destroyed by the floods
In the news @ Stanford:
"A Forgotten Tragedy"
Students rally support for Mexican flood survivors
February 20, 2008
By Gea Kang
The Stanford Daily
Link to article:
http://daily.stanford.edu/article/2008/2/20/aForgottenTragedy
T-Shirt Sale
To place an order email your NAME and SIZE (S, M, L, XL) to MEChA de Stanford Price will be $15.00
Order your black and red ESTANFOR t-shirt today and simultaneously help raise funds for the construction of homes in Tabasco. Shirts are sweatshop-free and union made in the USA. All profits (approximately $6 per shirt) will go to Mexican NGO Pro ViVah
NOTE: Due to overwhelming demand, you must place your order soon to ensure you can receive a shirt!
Past Events Include:
Free Concert Series
Every Thursday in February
The Axe & Palm, 8-10pm
February 7 - Vice and Ampersand
February 14 - Various Artists for Valentine's Day Show, XOX
February 21 - Andrew Plan
February 28 - Los Mapaches Stanford's Latin Rock Band
featuring Mermaid Room and Admissions Mistakes
Ballet Folklorico Community Banquet
Sunday, March 1
Roble Theater, 7:00PM
Delicious food will be provided
Suggested Entrance Donation: $3
Proceeds will go to Mexican NGO Pro Vivah
Ballet Folklorico de Stanford will be showcasing the dances of Tabasco.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Panel on Tabasco Floods and Hurricane Katrina
Wednesday, February 13
Tresidder, Cypress North Room, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
Lunch Provided
Come hear the truth the media won't tell you about the Katrina-like floods in the Gulf Coast state of Tabasco, Mexico, that have devastated over one million people. Understand the ongoing disaster in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina that has resulted in over $80 billion in damage. Learn about the relation between the two natural disasters and what you can do to help the millions of people in need.
Learn from these expert panelists and ask them anything you want to know about these natural disasters:
Alberto Diaz-Cayeros, Jim Fox, Zephyr Frank, Beatriz Magaloni, Julia Taft, and William Taft IV
Facebook
For more information check out the Facebook group.
For more info, e-mail Liz Rivera or Chris Sully
Brought to You by the Stanford Tabasco Flood Relief Coalition of the Willing, including:
Individual Students, Ballet Folklorico de Stanford, Bolivar House, Los Mapaches, MEChA de Stanford, Salseros, Stanford Concert Network, and Stanford Latino Law Students Association