During the month of September, the valedrores took a workshop in three sessions under the name Training leaders to train leaders that seek to train responsible integral people, through education in ethical values ​​and sports, capable of making their own decisions, collaborating with others in the search for the common good. In summary, the objective was to create awareness in the advocates that they are not only responsible for themselves, but also that they are influential for those around them and, therefore, each one should take advantage of this opportunity to become an agent of change.
The workshop given by Francisco Villavicencio started its first session focused on freedom: how it is seen, how it is lived and how the freedom that we had at birth is exercised. An opportunity was also opened for the valedores to share their experience within society and to hear the inspiring testimony of Francisco who went from living on the streets as a child to directing soccer teams and finishing a degree. The second session focused on leadership and what it means to be a leader and the third on the ways in which one can improve the institution of which is a part and use it to have a positive impact.
The valedores considered that this workshop was very inspiring since Francisco is a great example and they requested a second workshop, but now one of public speaking. We hope to see it done soon!😊
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 took part in the 2nd International Real Social Reintegration Symposium at Los Pinos, organized by the Mexico City Social Reintegration Institute. We had the honor of sharing our experiences alongside other organizations working with vulnerable populations. It was an extremely enriching and beneficial space where diverse perspectives were exchanged, […]
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 […]
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 […]
