Francisco Herrera is a cultural worker who uses music as a tool to raise consciousness and promote social change. He has been involved in community organizing, mental health and pastoral work for over 25 years in California, México and Central America. Currently, he presents workshops and performances for educators, community groups, and churches, and he has collaborates with various youth groups to promote leadership through cultural work and community organizing. These presentations and projects form the foundation for the work of "Trabajo Cultual Caminante" or "Cultural Work."
"In our current environment of anti-immigrant sentiment, cuts in economic programs, and increased violence and alienation of children, it is more important than ever to draw on the strengths of people's roots - their traditions, values and cultural arts - to strengthen our communities and improve people's lives. -Francisco Javier Herrera
Francisco Herrera es un trabajador de la cultura. Usa la musica como herramienta para concientizar y promover el cambio social. Lleva más de 25 años como organizador, promotor de salud mental y agente de pastoral en California, México y Centroamerica. Actualmente, presenta talleres, facilita retiros y presentaciones para grupos comunitarios, promotores de pastoral, sindicatos, Iglesias. Estos proyectos y presentaciones son el fundamento del "Trabajo Cultural CAMINANTE" o "Caminante Cultural Work"
"En el ambiente actual de ataque contra el migrante, problemas económicos y la incrementación de la violencia contra y entre jóvenes, es muy importante nutrirnos de esas fuerzas de nuestras comunidades lograr cambios positivos en nuestra vida." - Francisco Javier Herrera
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