We would like to thank everyone who attended the moving inauguration of our art exhibition, “Busca mi casa en el cielo,” at Anomalía. The exhibition, which ran until Sunday, November 5th, showcased the extraordinary talent of our group of ‘Valedors’. Before the inauguration, we hosted a tour of the workshop where our ‘Valedors’ unleash their […]
How would our ‘Valedors’ perform when faced with the task of capturing the image and concept of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of death and the underworld, and one of the key figures in both Aztec religion and mythology? That was the challenge put before our team and they excelled. Some of our ‘Valedors’ were even […]
It was our privilege to present “Un migrante de Honduras”, a book penned by fellow ‘Valedor’ and Honduran migrant David Maradiaga, to the Chamber of Deputies. This is the first book to be published by Mi Valedor and serves as a platform for David to share his story about leaving his homeland in search of […]
The CCU Tlatelolco Peace Labs endeavor to foster cultural enrichment, peacebuilding, and societal transformation in regions grappling with insecurity and violence. This initiative presents a significant opportunity to bring together diverse stakeholders, ranging from community groups, non-profit organizations, artists, activists to cultural facilitators who are committed to empowering youth on issues of violence and vulnerability. […]
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 […]
On Thursday, July 27th, graduates of our month-long creative expressionist drawing sessions, got the chance to present the fruits of their labour. In attendance were our passionate programme graduates, accompanied by the talented band of la Plaza de la Concepción. Our heartfelt thanks go out to artist and guide Toro Amillategui, everyone who attended the […]
We were invited to give a photography class at the summer art and justice program for youth organized by @anafenoll at IMDOSOC. We talked about the work at Mi Valedor where photography is one of the means we use to document realities and express unique perspectives. We conveyed this passion, which we consider a powerful […]
We have been on a cultural adventure to the museum! On Tuesday, July 18th, we had a enjoyable experience visiting the Templo Mayor Museum. It is a fascinating place that offers a deep insight into the rich history of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, now present-day Mexico City. Thank you to the Templo Mayor Museum […]
Art allows the voices of vulnerable groups to be heard in both a powerful and meaningful way. This is why we aim to create a community and a safe space for expression for everyone through our workshops. Every Thursday, we gather at the Plaza de las Conchitas, offering drawing workshops for all. Our thanks go […]
Our ongoing mental health program for our “Valedores”, dedicated to enhancing their well-being and facilitating their social reintegration, continues. Over the past year, psychologist Elsa Marín, specializing in working with vulnerable populations, has been conducting free psychological therapy sessions every Thursday for those “Valedores” who choose to participate. Psychologist Dalton Rangel has also been facilitating […]
