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 took a tour of the National Museum of Anthropology to continue with our drawing workshop with the guys, aimed at the upcoming exhibition that will take place in November. The National Museum of Anthropology is one of the most prominent museums in Mexico City and ranks among the most important museums in the world […]
On Thursday, August 3rd, Mi Valedor was part of the 2nd International Real Social Reintegration Symposium at Los Pinos, organized by the Mexico City Social Reintegration Institute. We had the honor of sharing experiences alongside other organizations working with vulnerable populations. It was an extremely enriching and beneficial space where diverse perspectives were exchanged, and […]
We were part of the 16th great book and movie sale at the Monument to the Revolution organized by the Ministry of Culture of Mexico City. We felt excited and grateful for the opportunity to participate in an event that celebrates culture, reading, and diversity. It was wonderful to share this experience with people passionate […]
On Thursday, July 27, our graduates presented the results of a month of creative and exciting expressionist drawing sessions. We had the talented band residing in Plaza de la Concepción, as well as the passionate graduates who were part of this process. Thanks to the artist and guide Toro Amillategui, the attendees, and @Centro_CDMX for […]
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 had a cultural adventure at the museum! On Tuesday, July 18th, we had a great experience visiting the site museum of the Templo Mayor. It’s a fascinating place that offers a deep insight into the rich history of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, which is now the present-day Mexico City. Thanks to the venue […]
