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 Juárez. The attendance was constant and satisfactory, which means many Valedores were protected against the virus.
Facilitating access to health for vulnerable populations is one of the most important goals in a context in which marginalization is expressed through non-existent access to health services, whether for reasons of discrimination, lack of information or identification documents. Early death is one of the most evident results of the negligence with which homeless population is treated, therefore it is important to create spaces where it is possible for people to update their vaccination files and monitor their status.
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 […]
The Mexican press reports numerous cases of “social cleansing” of homeless people in recent years. With these words, they refer to practices aimed at removing those who live in public spaces. The methods used range from harassing them to move from one place to another where they won’t “bother,” to forced relocation to state-run shelters, […]
In the company of the anthropologist Fabrizio Pistillo, the advocates created a dictionary in which they established what various terms commonly used in social policy instruments directed at socially excluded people mean to them. These concepts are often discussed in academic circles, but with this exercise, we open up the space to understand what those […]
On Friday, January 13th, it was an important day for the streets of this “city of rights.” An organized group of homeless individuals decided to put a stop to acts of social cleansing. They appeared resolute and confident. Photo by Eréndira Aquino The events unfolded as follows: Before noon on Thursday, January 12th, the mayor […]
