Mexico
EducationYouth Venture Mexico (Avancemos)
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Girls from Oaxaca
They are sharing with the community their ideas to help in the preservation of traditional embroideries.
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Baking in Tejeria, Puebla
They have a bakery that gives employment to the young people and benefits 425 women and men of the community.
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The Carrion. Mask Expression
“The Carrion” thinks that the art is a good way for young people to express their ideas. They facilitate workshops about mask elaboration and their practical application in theater. They pretend to get the young people close to the theater and at the same time, to disseminate the local traditions.
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Boys of Utopia
Utopia launched a political magazine to keep informed their communities in Oaxaca.
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COCECA
A group of young people decided to create an alternative and cultural space for other low income young people and children. They share with them their artistic knowledge and work together as a community; also they are deeply committed to raise consciousness about inclusion and not discrimination.
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Sustainable Development in Teotitlan, Oaxaca
These two ventures saw an increasing trend of environmental destruction in their rural community in Oaxaca. Their teach their community of Teotitlan del Valle alternative technologies and practices such as dry latrines, wood-saving ovens and a collection center for recyclables. To support their work, they also they also give workshops for local families on composting, ecotechnology and recycling.
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Juan Carlos and Maricruz- Leaders of Pachamama
Photo from Progress Report '"Pachamama" is announced as Excellence Winner in Staples/Ashoka Youth Social Entrepreneur '
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Maricruz in the Award Ceremony
Photo from Progress Report '"Pachamama" is announced as Excellence Winner in Staples/Ashoka Youth Social Entrepreneur '
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Youth Venture Teams
Photo from Progress Report 'Launching of 20 Ventures in Mexico City'
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