Support Initiatives for Rural Economic Development

OUR PURPOSE

Every year, millions of people leave their rural communities to migrate to large cities in search of better opportunities: from education, to health services to jobs. We strongly believe that we need to create opportunities in rural areas, where there is a lack of economic support.

Therefore to attack the root of the problem, we need to empower communities through entrepreneurship and Economic Development of sustainable businesses in Rural Areas.

For that, we would like to accomplish the following:

1. To assist individuals and families who own a micro enterprise in rural areas with seed money, that way they can increase their operations and sustain their families with the basic needs.
   
2. To establish an economic development center where we can provide training, workshops, tools (carpentry, sewing machines, computers) in a shared environment building community.
   
3. To create a network connecting sponsors and mentors to micro entrepreneurs.

Target demographics: We assist families living in rural areas in developing countries who need to find a way to increase their income by creating sustainable businesses.

Watch the video of Carmela Hernandez, one of our recipients who recently was benefitted on Mother’s day with a unique gift to be used as seed capital.

Watch more of our success stories and how we have made an impact:

A surprise gift for Father’s Day

We recently surprised Mr Ascencio Martinez, for Father’s Day, with a unique gift to assist him during though times. Mr Martinez has a small piece of land where he goes some vegetables, corn, potatoes, squash, etc. Recently his wife got sick with Parkinson’s and he has been struggling taking care of her and also keeping his crops, therefore, we sent him a special gift that he will use to buy more tools and hire some workers to assist him. Here is his Thank you message.

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Every year, small seed capital grants help mothers, families, and entrepreneurs in rural communities across Mexico — and now beyond — turn a modest gift into a lasting livelihood. From a single mother opening a home bakery to three young women launching a beauty salon that celebrates their Afro-Mexican heritage, these stories show what’s possible when people are given the tools to build their own future. Read our Donor Impact Report to see exactly how your generosity has helped 31 families break the cycle of poverty over the past four years — and the real people whose lives you’ve changed.

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