At Fundación Ávila Cruz, A.C., we work from our own comprehensive model that allows us to implement sustainable actions through five strategic axes:

I. Capacity building and sustainable community development.
II. Food and Nutritional Security.
III. Community Health and Well-being.
IV. Natural disaster relief.
V. Cultural Identity.

Capacity building and community development

Strengthen the capacity of individuals and families through social guidance to promote their personal development and improve their decision-making capacity.

• Group training workshops on family, education, nutrition, work, and health topics.
• Training on socio-emotional skills such as stress management, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
• Workshops on financial education, personal planning, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Training on self-care and the importance of health status.
• Training on self-esteem and healthy relationships.

Promoting comprehensive development in training, dissemination, guidance, and legal assistance in human rights is essential to empowering Indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples and communities.

  • Training workshops in community management and human rights.
  • Outreach campaigns to promote culture and non-discrimination.
  • Specialized legal advice for the defense of rights in health, education, housing, and food.

Promote the economic development of low-income communities through training in trades and skills geared toward self-management and self-employment, to generate their own job opportunities, reduce dependence on external aid, and significantly improve their quality of life.

  • Workshops and training courses in trades (electrician, plumber, carpenter, and eco-technologies) and technical skills (sewing, cooking, computer science, and networking), geared toward labor market demands.
  • Entrepreneurship and management workshops to support the creation of their own businesses.
  • Creation of support and advisory networks for entrepreneurs.

Food and nutritional security

Improve the nutrition of indigenous communities and vulnerable groups, with special emphasis on early childhood, women of childbearing age, and their families, to ensure comprehensive childhood development, guarantee healthy pregnancies and births, and prevent diseases.

  • Rescue, harvest, select, and distribute nutritious and safe foods.
  • Recreational training in food and nutrition education for parents, caregivers, and community leaders.
  • Food preparation workshops focusing on the use of local legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Implementation of community and family gardens.
  • Interactive workshops on nutrition-related diseases and their prevention.

Community Health and Wellbeing

Expand access to clean water and basic sanitation systems in homes and community spaces in Indigenous communities and vulnerable groups to meet basic subsistence needs, improve health, prevent disease, reduce inequalities, empower communities, and strengthen resilience to climate change.

  • Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in homes and community spaces.
  • Training of community committees in water resource maintenance and management.
  • Awareness campaigns on hygiene, health, and efficient water use.
  • Installation of ecological toilets in homes and schools.
  • Training of health promoters in hygiene practices and facility maintenance.
  • Conducting participatory workshops in schools and community centers.
  • Implementation of reforestation actions in key aquifer recharge areas, ensuring the sustainability of the resource.
  • Training of community health promoters.

Provide first-class medical care to Indigenous communities and vulnerable groups to ensure equitable access to health services, enable early detection and treatment of diseases, reduce health inequalities, and improve their well-being.

  • Community health workshops with general medicine, nutrition, psychology, physical therapy, and oral health services.
  • Distribution of basic medications.
  • Distribution of nutritional supplements for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  • Educational talks on healthy lifestyles.
  • Early diagnosis of chronic diseases.
  • Training on chronic disease prevention for parents, caregivers, and community leaders.
  • Awareness campaign on reproductive health and childcare.
  • Training for community health promoters.

Ensure the full inclusion and comprehensive development of people with disabilities through the provision of technical aids, therapies, and the promotion of social integration to increase their autonomy and boost their physical and mental well-being.

  • Community hearing health workshops.
  • Patient diagnosis and follow-up.
  • Provision of technological devices (wheelchairs and hearing aids).
  • Training on special and inclusive education.
  • Training for people with disabilities and their families in the use of technological devices.
  • Awareness campaign to promote inclusion and respect for diversity.
  • Creation of community support networks for people with disabilities and their families.

Natural disasters assistance

Providing a timely response to natural disasters in Indigenous communities and vulnerable groups is essential to saving lives, minimizing damage, and ensuring equitable recovery.

  • Implementation of essential health, food, and psychosocial support services.
  • Establishment of collaborative mechanisms between authorities, organizations, and communities for efficient management of efforts during and after disasters.
  • Training and drills to strengthen resilience and reduce the impact of future events.

Cultural identity

Strengthen and preserve the cultural identity of indigenous communities and vulnerable groups by promoting the transmission, appreciation, and continuity of their traditions, customs, and artistic expressions to protect their ancestral heritage, reinforce their sense of belonging, and ensure that these traditions and artistic expressions are passed on to future generations.

• Promoción del reconocimiento y valoración de la identidad cultural.
• Promoción de la transmisión intergeneracional de saberes y prácticas culturales.
• Fortalecimiento de la participación comunitaria en la gestión y promoción cultural.

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