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Vidas y Suenos is a non-profit organization that focuses on contributing and improving the quality of life of communities with limited economic resources, through actions, programs, projects and development thanks to varies donations and funds. Updates and News About Us Vidas y Suenos is a non-profit organization who strives to help under privileged communities through programs, we develop their skills to improve their nutrition, health and education competencies. LEARN MORE Our Methodology Our methodology is based on a systematic approach to work, together with the community and specialist, social programs to improve the living conditions at individual and community level. It is focus on vulnerable people, families and communities in Oaxaca. At individual level, through training programs, we develop their skills to improve their nutrition, health and education competencies. At community level, we develop programs to give them access to potable water, clean and low cost energy, better housing, hygiene and sustainable practices, and creation of local production systems to improve their social and economic situation. Our Mission To contribute and improving the quality of life of communities with limited economic resources, through actions, programs, projects and development. Our Vision Building productive, healthy and educated communities through the implementation of sustainable resources.

< Back 2023 Projects and Goals Vidas y Suenos Jan 18, 2023 “Comunidades Transversales” project. We want to highlight what is planned for this year as we continue Integrate the communities As we prepare to continue working on our “Comunidades Transversales” project. We want to highlight what is planned for this year as we continue Integrate the communities of San Miguel Peras, Yaxe and San Antonio Las Casas in a transdisciplinary and sustainable way to root in them an identity of their own in each community and at the same time share their cultural traits in order to generate economic income from what each one produces. We have many workshops and activities planned for 2023: Workshops: - SEWING- EMBROIDERY AND TEXTILE PAINTING- ITINERANT WRITERS- THEATER: LEGENDS OF MY TOWN- WORKSHOP FOR THE ELABORATION OF PUPPETS MADE WITH A SEWING MACHINE.- HERBALIST- NIÑO A NIÑO TOY LIBRARY Activites: - PITAHAYA REFORESTATION- POCHOTE COTTON HARVESTING- ALEBRIJES AND ARTISANAL MEZCAL PROMOTION- BIOCONSTRUCTION: DONATION OF LAMINATING ROOFING SHEETS. There workshops and activities are planned for the following communities: - SAN MIGUEL PERAS Y COMUNIDADES - YAXE - LAS CASAS - COLONIA ANÁHUAC Stay tuned for updates on these projects and how you can help as we continue to help the local communities. #ApoyandoMexico #helpinghands #comunidad #helpingmexico #oaxacamexico #communityservice #givingbackfeelsgood #yaxeoaxaca #lascasasoaxaca #anahuacoaxaca #sanmiguelperasoaxaca #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow Previous Next

< Back Bioconstruction project: Step 2 of Kitchen Building Vidas y Suenos Dec 1, 2022 Second step of our Kitchen building for Bioconstruction project in the community of Lobera Peras We contiue our second stage of bioconstruction of the kitchen with the wattle and daub technique which was done in 5 steps. Step 1: The clay is prepared by making a paste of earth mixed with some natural fibers such as pine resin or wood shavings (sawdust). Step 2: We continue applying the mud on the reed structure. Step 3: The participation of the children has been very important because we are transmitting to the next generation the values of sustainable architecture and community work. Step 4: In order to save material, bottles and plastic cans are used to save material. Step 5: Stones, bricks and even glass bottles are used as skylights. #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #ApoyandoMexico #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow Previous Next

< Back Ready for a New Year! Vidas y Suenos Jan 17, 2023 We began the year by meeting with the new authorities of the communities benefiting from our programs. We began the year by meeting with the new authorities of the communities benefiting from our programs. In this case the Teniente, elected by the Usos y Costumbres system in the small community of San Antonio Las Casas. The objective is to present ourselves to the authorities so that they feel taken into account and to involve them in the development of the workshops and support we offer, in this way we work together with the community authorities to better structure our activities. #ApoyandoMexico #helpinghands #comunidad #helpingmexico #oaxacamexico #communityservice #givingbackfeelsgood #yaxeoaxaca #lascasasoaxaca #anahuacoaxaca #sanmiguelperasoaxaca #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow Previous Next

< Back Transversal Communities: Stage 1 of Embroidery Course Vidas Suenos Aug 4, 2022 First stage of embroidery course in creating new design. The objective of this embroidery course is to consolidate the handicraft activity through the creation of new designs to create identity. It was broken down into 3 sessions: Session 1: In this first session of the course, a tour of the community was made to observe the plants and their surroundings, since the intention is to embroider napkins with original designs from their community. Session 2: In this second session we made the selection and improvement of original designs, making the first tests, and a sewing machine was delivered, which was donated by the CENTRO MARIA DE GUADALUPE, CRECEMOS DIJO, on August 4, which will be used to finish the edges of the napkins and for the sewing course that will be taught later. Session 3: In this third session the mothers made the final details to the original designs of the napkins, with this course we started the first sketches, which will be perfected with the second stage of the course to be held next year. #ApoyandoMexico #helpinghands #comunidad #helpingmexico #oaxacamexico #communityservice #givingbackfeelsgood #yaxeoaxaca #lascasasoaxaca #anahuacoaxaca #sanmiguelperasoaxaca #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow #simplifybrandingmarketing Previous Next

< Back Wheelchair donations from Chair The Love Sean Michaels Dec 13, 2022 Wheelchair donations from Chair The Love to those who suffer from a degenerative disease. Last week week we were able to provide a wheelchair to people who suffer from a degenerative disease and do not have the necessary resources to acquire one in the regions of San Miguel Peras, Pensamiento Liberal Mexicano y San Antonio Las Casas Zoquitlán. We thank Chair The Love for their contribution of the wheelchairs. #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #ApoyandoMexico #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow #ChairTheLove Previous Next

< Back Bioconstruction project: Conclusion of Kitchen Building Vidas y Suenos Dec 16, 2022 Conclusion our Kitchen building for Bioconstruction project in the community of Lobera Peras We were able to conclude the building the kitchen from our Bio-construction Projects. The objective of the bioconstruction project was to train the inhabitants of the community of "La Lobera", mainly women. From beginning to end, they learned about the construction process, whose main material is the earth of the region. In the process we also involved the children, in order to gradually recover this constructive tradition with a high degree of sustainability. #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #ApoyandoMexico #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow Previous Next

< Back Rainwater Harvesting Project: 2nd Visit and 1st Round of Water Tanks Vidas y Suenos Mar 3, 2023 2nd Visit for meetings and first round of water tanks have arrived! The purpose of these work meetings with personnel from the Department of Gender Justice of the Secretary of Women's Affairs is to carry out joint activities for the benefit of the communities of San Miguel Peras. The first storage tanks were received and will be installed in the 30 homes of the neediest families in the community of Yaxe Ocotlán. The first 10 storage units arrived this to the facilities in the community of Yaxe Ocotlán. #ApoyandoMexico #helpinghands #comunidad #helpingmexico #oaxacamexico #communityservice #givingbackfeelsgood #yaxeoaxaca #lascasasoaxaca #anahuacoaxaca #sanmiguelperasoaxaca #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow Previous Next

Non-profit organization that helps to contribute and improving the quality of life of communities with limited economic resources, through actions, programs, projects and development. About Us "Creating Meaningful Impact" The Association of "Vidas y Sueños" begins way back in April, 1997 as the “Asociación Civil Niño a Niño”, a non-profit organization, with the main purpose to improving the conditions of indigenous children through programs promoting good nutrition and healthly habits. In 2018, Asociación Civil Niño a Niño became “Vidas y Sueños”, This time expanding the scope of services to families living in vulnerable rural communities, by implementing sustainability programs with the implementation of workshops that teaches families the right skills to exploit local resources into economic generators of family income; such as herbs in the form of ointments, shampoos, soaps, tinctures; pochote plants into pillows and clothing. These products can be sold at local markets generating income for their families. In addition, the installment of rain harvesting systems is providing families with their own water to meet their personal needs and plant gardens Communites Involved The communities that benefit from "Vidas y Sueños" are found through out the state of Oaxaca. Our programs are tailored to benefit each age group in the communities, from children and parents through the elderly. The Local Communities: Municipio de San Miguel Peras Agencia Municipal de Pensamiento Liberal Mexicano Agencia Municipal de El Temascal Agencia de Policía de La Brujería Núcleo Rural de la Lobera Núcleo Rural de El Manzanito Agencia Municipal de Soledad Peras San Nicolás Yaxé Ocotlán San Antonio las Casas, Zoquitlán Colonia Anáhuac, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán

We contribute and improve the quality of life of communities with limited economic resources, through actions, programs, projects and development. In October 2022, we initiated the “Transverse Communities Project”, which seeks to integrate the communities of San Miguel Peras, Yaxe, San Antonio las Casas and the Anáhuac neighborhood in a transdisciplinary and sustainable manner with the objective of rooting an identity for each community and at the same time share certain cultural traits that will generate economic income from what each one produces. (Click here for more detailed information) Transversal Communities Project Yaxe lacks piped-in water and the region is susceptible to drought, though summer rainfall is usually plentiful. Villagers have traditionally had to trek long distances for water or rely on small amounts that they could save themselves. We have begun our project with massive on-the-ground effort to install 50 water tanks throughout the village to capture summer rainwater that would otherwise go to waste. The results have been transformative for the village of 3,000 people, who can now grow extra crops and enjoy safer and more plentiful drinking water. Rainwater Harvesting Project La Lobera Bioconstruction Project The objective is to put into practice the knowledge acquired in the bioconstruction workshop given on May 14, 2022, to the coordinators of the "Nino a Nino" Program and benefit a low-income family in the community of "Lobera Peras". With the elaboration of this prototype we also seek to revive this construction technique in the communities to strengthen sustainable development. Nino a Nino Training of children is key to the success of the program with our own methodology which allows them to identify and study their real situation in their families and communities to understand critical issues and propose alternative solutions. Orientation and educational programs are implemented related to cultural and artistic activities. These programs are important for children full development (Playing and learning). Therefore they can be sensible to real life situations and help them to prevent problems. The programs are based on recognized methodologies for girls, boys and teen-agers in vulnerable conditions. Our goal is to improve their personal skills for a successful life. Wheelchair Donations Working with sponsors we are able to provide a wheelchair to people who suffer from a degenerative disease and do not have the necessary resources to acquire one in the regions of San Miguel Peras, Pensamiento Liberal Mexicano y San Antonio Las Casas Zoquitlán. We thank Chair The Love for their contribution of the wheelchairs.

We are a non-profit organization, that through donations is able to contribute and improve the quality of life of communities with limited economic resources, through actions, programs, projects and development. Donate If you are interested in donating to help fund our programs please reach out to us or Click Here to Donate and in your comment mention Vidas y Suenos.

Our deicated team help improve the quality of life of communities with limited economic resources by building productive, healthy and educated communities through the implementation of sustainable resources. Meet Our Team The Faces of Our Organization Martín Mijangos Ríos Director of Training Since the age of 8 years old Martin, through his father learned the art of blacksmithing, carpentry, plumbing, and electricity. He graduated as an architect and an econologist. From 2000 to 2020 he worked as a pedagogical director in an educational organization dedicated to educational trips to different parts of the country where he developed trans-disciplinary pedagogical programs which were applied with students, from elementary to professional level in the disciplines of art, architecture, history, cultural heritage, biology, environmental education, community development, social service, etc. He has collaborated with deputies designing and applying training programs to groups of people in communities, such as bioarchitecture, rescue of traditions, legends, promotion of cultural values to women and children. He has also dedicated himself to cultural diffusion through local newspapers, through the Secretary of Cultures and Arts of the State of Oaxaca. In 2020 Martin taught the Nutrition and Embroidery course. Martin joined Vidas y Suenos on September 13th 2020 and was appointed Director of Training in 2022. Andrea Ortiz García Local Coordinators The Coordinators listed, support us in the logistics when we carry out the workshops, courses, projects or some other activity that we do in their communities, they do it with pleasure and do not receive compensation for their help, we only give them in kind a little more than what we give to the other beneficiaries. Maria Alodia Cruz Luis - Municipality of San Miguel Peras, Zaachila Carmelita Luis Martínez - Municipal Agency of Pensamiento Liberal Mexicano, San Miguel Peras. Anabel Ramírez Cruz and Florencia López Flores - Rural Center of La Lobera, San Miguel Peras. Graciela Ramírez Soria - Municipal Agency of El Temascal, San Miguel Peras. Catalina López Luis - San Nicolás Yaxe, Ocotlán. Casilda Gómez Martínez - Tenencia Municipal de San Antonio Las Casas, Santa María Zoquitlán, Tlacolula. Andrea originally from Oaxaca, Mexico. She holds a B.S. Licenciada en Derecho. Universidad Nacionalista México, and an M.S.Derecho Constitucional y Amparo. Universidad Nacionalista Mexico. In August 2017 began collaborating as volunteer with Niño a Niño program with Vidas y Sueños AC working with communities and programs, as January 2018 she enjoyed the Association as staff, 2020 she took the position for Director of Vidas y Sueños AC until today. The best gift I had received is touching lives, teaching high school students, and help and teach most vulnerable people. The Association is the best place to work helping others and continue with the legacy of the founders.