We aim to create an equal environment benefitting vulnerable groups of people who join the project as Mates: as vendors of the print magazine and creators of its content.
Our magazine is a not-for-profit publication dedicated to documenting the unexpected in this beautiful, vibrant city that’s full of contradictions: Mexico City. We are part of the International Network of Street Papers (INSP).
Thanks to the work of voluntary workshop leaders and the social and editorial team at the magazine, the Mates receive training and gain useful skills which help them to achieve a better quality of life.
Mi Valedor (“My Mate”) is a social project that, through a bi-monthly magazine, workshops, and healthcare networks, offers vulnerable groups (homeless people, migrants, older people and disabled people) an opportunity to get back into the workplace and society. These people are the Mates.
At NGO Mi Valedor, we try to create an equal environment that benefits vulnerable populations, who join the project as Mates: as vendors of the print magazine and creators of its content (providing photographs and text). Their participation helps them regain skills and the sale of the magazine is a legitimate and reliable source of income for them.
We had magazines, photo and a collection of cool merchandise. The fair was a platform where stories intertwined and where culture and diversity were celebrated. For our ‘Valedors’, each visitor to our strand constituted a creative encounter, a literary escape and a direct contribution to this amazing cause. Each and every smile and interaction helped […]
It is with great pleasure that we celebrate the 13th birthday of the Historical Archive of @Alc_Iztapalapa, an invaluable platform dedicated to the protection and study of the rich history of this territory. We were part of their cultural market “tianguis”, sharing a platform with the community. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude […]
We were honored to participate in the Conference on Homelessness in South America 2023, dedicated to deep-diving into the complexities of homelessness in our country and exploring innovative solutions to compact the social challenges it presents. We examined the root causes of homelessness, ranging from economic and social factors to those relating to mental health […]
Ahead of our upcoming exhibition in November, we took a tour of the National Museum of Anthropology in continuation with our drawing workshop. The National Museum of Anthropology is one of the most prominent museums in Mexico City and ranks among the most important museums in its category in the world. It was inaugurated in […]
On Thursday, August 3rd, Mi Valedor had the privilege of participating in the 2nd International Real Social Reintegration Symposium at Los Pinos, an event organized by the Mexico City Social Reintegration Institute. Sharing our insights and experiences alongside other organizations devoted to working with vulnerable populations was a true honor. This gathering provided a valuable […]
We took part in the 16th Great Book and Movie Auction by the Monument to the Revolution. The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture of Mexico City to celebrate culture, reading, and diversity. We were absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful event and the chance to […]