The Colectivo Chilpancingo Pro Justicia Ambiental, an affiliate of the Environmental Health Coalition, was formed in 2000 by a group of people dedicated to environmental justice. We seek to restore the health of the Colonia Chilpancingo’s environment for the sake of our children. We have been especially involved in the struggle to clean up the toxic maquiladora site of Metales y Derivados. This abandoned lead smelter is only a few meters from our community, and represents a very serious threat to our health.

The Colectivo serves as a resource for the community, offering information and education through meetings, forums, trainings, and materials available to the public. We invite friends, family and neighbors to get involved and participate in our actions aimed at bringing about social change for justice.

Promotoras coordinate the two core groups of the Colectivo, closely monitoring developments in the Metales y Derivados case, updating members, and organizing other projects. The promotoras also regularly participate in trainings, and maintain contact with allied groups and supporters.

Environmental Health Coalition supports us with information about health, the environment, and environmental justice. EHC also serves in an advisory and support role when we carry out an action or protest, inviting the press and other groups to join us in solidarity.

The Colectivo is dedicated to improving the living conditions of all residents of the Colonia Chilpancingo. We are a force for change that seeks to claim our rights to a healthy and clean environment, safe working conditions, and human dignity. Our doors are open to those who want to join us in our struggle against injustice caused by corporate globalization.