We help Mexican vulnerable people re-integrate into the workforce and society
On April 22, after months of hard work, Javier’s advocate was able to have his birth certificate issued. The process began in June 2021 and resumed in early 2022. With the help of Mi Valedor, and thanks to the support provided by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Javier can now enjoy and exercise his […]
Clavo Movimiento is a nomadic art space dedicated to the exhibition of both emerging and established projects, whose main impulse is to give a twist to the traditional structures of the art fair. This weekend, from April 19 to May 1, 38 exhibitors showed at its new presentation space, located on Querétaro Street, Colonia Roma. […]
This Sunday, May 8, World Red Cross Day was commemorated through the delivery of humanitarian aid to street populations. This date has always been remembered through volunteer activity and support to vulnerable people. Some thirty volunteers from both the Red Cross and other civil society organizations went to the “Plaza de la Concepción” last week […]
As a result of the combined efforts and in order to achieve the harmonious social reintegration of those who have been released from the Criminal Justice System, this May 1st the Human Rights Commission of Mexico City hosted an event that hosted the released population, their families, friends and various activities dedicated to socialization, creativity, […]
Mi Valedor was present at the public hearing of the week of work “Que la calle no lxs calle”, promoted by the Citizens' Parliamentary Association (APC) of the Mexico City Congress and our allies from “El Caracol”. These hearings, where testimonies of men, women, elderly adults and children were heard, were carried out as a […]
This weekend is announced as one of special importance for Mexico City due to the multiple fairs, exhibitions and spaces that are deployed to encourage the dissemination of various art projects. As part of the introduction of independent proposals in Clavo Movimiento, an alternative space dedicated to the interaction of art with the public, Mi […]
The public policy of Mexico City has evolved in its way of understanding and caring for people who are homeless, by proposing laws, institutes and programs aimed to solve this problem for over twenty years. The Interinstitutional Protocol for Comprehensive Care for People Living on the Street in Mexico City represents the most up-to-date document […]
Within the framework of the 11th Book Fair in the central walk Alameda, organized by the brigade Para Leer en Libertad A.C, Arturo Soto and Jimena Acevedo had the opportunity to be part of the conferences day at the open forum of the fair to introduce Mi Valedor as a social project to the audience. […]
This thursday, April 7, the 11th Book Fair started in the Alameda Central of Mexico City, as part of the scheduled events from the brigade Para Leer en Libertad, where Mi Valedor had the opportunity to be part of the guest speakers. For two weeks, the sponsors will be at Mi Valedor stand, where people […]
On Saturday, March 5, the combined effort to provide health services to precarious populations in Mexico City continued, carried out with the support of the ChektNow clinical laboratory as well as Mi Valedor. The lack of access to health services is one of the many consequences of extreme marginalization, and which is acutely suffered by […]
On March 1st,, Casa Frida offered its headquarters to set up a free health point in collaboration with Mi Valedor and the clinical laboratory ChektNow. This spot is a shelter that works as a care center for LGBTIQ+ people who have been victims of violence due to their sexual orientation, gender expression or health condition. […]
The fourth and last day of the Health Fair, held with the support of the UNAM Faculty of Medicine, Condesa Clinic, and ChektNow medical laboratory, found us in Mexico City’s downtown. Promoting essential access to health and right monitoring for the most vulnerable populations in our urban environment: homeless people. In this context, it is […]
In the midsts of 1985, a surprising rumor began to spread: you could find through the streets of Iztapalapa the famous Statue of Liberty, the same one that has its residence on Liberty Island, in front of New York, USA. Hurriedly, many young people went to corroborate the story and found themselves face to face […]
From the second week of February,, Mi Valedor organized a vaccination day, our members received medical support, like the influenza vaccine and HIV and syphilis tests. They could also get access to glucose tests and blood pressure measurements. The third day of the vaccination was carried out in the offices of Mi Valedor, in Colonia […]
Starting the second week of February, Mi Valedor organized a vaccination day in which our collaborators provide medical support, the influenza vaccine, and tests for HIV and syphilis detection. On the other hand, those who attended got glucose tests and blood pressure measurements. The second day of the Health Fair was held in the neighborhood […]
From February 14th onwards, Mi Valedor organized a vaccination day in which our members participated in order to get medical support as the influenza vaccine. Mi Valedor participated in the Health Fair for street populations organized by the UNAM School of Medicine and by Dr. Ali Ruiz Coronel. Influenza vaccines, HIV and syphilis detection tests, […]
There are few people who, out of interest or necessity, know in depth the content of the Political Constitution of our country, and it is also not known that, by law, the rights of homeless people must be guaranteed. Particularly the following: Education Integration to the community Training for employment and self-employment Place to spend […]
To crackle is to produce a fine rupture, to produce a subtle break that changes a surface’s appearance. It is a gesture that disrupts. This is the intention of the curatorship of the XIX Photography Biennial, presented at the Image Center. With 25 selected works, the curatorial discourse by the cultural manager, writer, and curator […]
Talking about homeless people is also talking about institutional invisibility, structural violence and a deficient exercise of human rights. As people with insufficient support networks, they are subjected to violence and mistreatment without others interceding to stop them. What obligations do institutions have to guarantee the exercise of their rights? Let’s go by steps: First, […]
“The plan was to add color to the houses because all of them made a gray patch.” This is part of what Dione Anguiano, head of Iztapalapa, said when an urban improvement program was launched in August 2016 to paint 2,500 houses in Cerro del Peñón, a neighboring area between the municipality and Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, […]
The most recent exhibition by artist Néstor Jiménez at PROYECTOSMONCLOVA gallery, entitled The Importance of Being Self-Sufficient, reflects on the ideological implications of modern architecture in Mexico; namely, how political aspirations around socialist governments defined much of Mexico’s landscape in the 20th century, as well as the welfare expectations of a society that was venturing […]
Reflections from a life far away and yet so close to Mexico City. Inaugurated on November 6, 2021, and completed on January 8 of the present year, The Invention of the Outskirts (la invención de la periferia) addresses life from the perspective of various artists from Mexico City’s periphery. 12 women, mostly from the State […]
Despite the fact that corn and tortillas appear without fail in the daily life of Mexicans, both as food and as the representation of our national identity, many of us tend to ignore the true dimension and impact of this crop. Corn may be an indispensable part of our diets and an essential element in […]
To close a year full of activities with our collaborators, we organized with U-Storage, an event to thank beneficiaries, the team and our allies for their support and constant work. This event took place on Tuesday, December 14 at the facilities of U-Storage Del Valle, in Buenos Aires neighborhood. The night began with welcoming words […]
On November 18th, our very first collective exhibition was inaugurated, showcasing a collection of photographs, written texts, and drawings made by Valedores as well as some of our close collaborators. After six years of continuous work, we accepted La Laguna’s invitation to exhibit a demonstration of our combined efforts. Born from the idea of community […]
The weeks prior to the exhibition’s inauguration were filled with heady work for the Valedores, as well as for the editorial team, who accompanied them during the creation, edition and selection process. During a period that lasted more than 8 weeks, the Valedores worked on each of their pieces within their area of choice: photography, […]
