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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 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

< Back Transversal Communities: Stage 2 of Embroidery Course Vidas y Suenos Jan 26, 2023 We conducted our second stage of our embroidery course where we will improve our designs from first session. This past weekend we began the second stage of our embroidery course in San Antonio Las Casas. This time with the improvement of the pencil designs. Among the new designs is the Cicada, a common insect in Las Casas during the hottest season, between March and June. In this stage of innovation, the beneficiaries learned to apply textile paint to their napkins. Thus, the elaboration can include the mixed technique of embroidery and painting. At the end of the course, some of the beneficiaries presented their textile drawings. #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 Visit from Stanford University Vidas y Suenos Dec 6, 2022 Visit from Stanford University to share and interview the beneficiaries of our “Water Harvesting Project” in Yaxe Ocotlán. This past weekend we had the pleasure to have members from Stanford University to share and interview the beneficiaries of our “Water Harvesting Project” in Yaxe Ocotlán. We started with an introduction meeting with the teachers from Stanford and our team. Followed by a teacher training with coordinator Catalina Lopez at BECARI. We then headed to Yaxe Ocotlan Community to interview the 18 beneficiaries. In each interview with the 18 beneficiaries of the Water Harvesting Project, Stanford University, CA, donated a pantry as a thank you for their willingness to do the interviews. In these interviews, the beneficiaries were asked about the benefits of the project and the future challenges they face. #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #ApoyandoMexico #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow Previous Next

< Back Meeting with Authorities of the 6 Municipal Agencies Vidas y Suennos Feb 9, 2023 Meeting with Authorities of the 6 Municipal Agencies This week we had meeting with the authorities of the 6 Municipal Agencies, Rural Nuclei and the Municipal Head of San Miguel Peras, where we presented out the work plan for the programs to be carried out in their communities. We also brought donations that were received at the offices during the month of February, which will be donated to the theses communities. Soon we will be informing you when we begin these programs and projects, that will benefit children, adolescents and adults of the communities that make up these municipality. #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 Bioconstruction project: Step 1 of Kitchen Building Derek Wells Nov 24, 2022 Starting our Kitchen building for Bioconstruction project in the community of Lobera Peras The objective is to put into practice the knowledge acquired in the bioconstruction workshop given on May 14, 2022, to the coordinators of the Child to Child 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. Step 1. Layout and measurement of the kitchen area. Step 2. Excavation to bury the poles Step 3. Placement of wood and reed strips. Step 4. They are placed at a separation of between 8 and 10 cms. maximum. Step 5. Preparation of the mixture of earth, sarcina and sand to make the mud. Step 6. Placement of the mud. #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #ApoyandoMexico #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow #simplifybrandingmarketing Previous Next

< Back Transversal Communities: Stage 2 of Embroidery Course (Tenencia Las Casas in Santa María) Vidas y Suenos Feb 14, 2023 we continued with the second session of the embroidery course with textile painting application for Tenencia Las Casas in Santa María. This past weekend we continued with the second session of the embroidery course with textile painting application for Tenencia Las Casas in Santa María. We noticed that the beneficiaries have already mastered the basic technique of drawing and painting. We also saw progress in teamwork as they help each other to make their designs. In the learning process, the integration of the children was great to see as they repeated their mother's strokes and experience the creative process. We also saw how the children were learning to use their ingenuity in didactic games. We end the course with the presentiation of their work. Once again, they captured elements of their natural environment in their designs. #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 Rainwater Harvesting Project: Home visits of potential beneficiaries Vidas y Suenos Feb 22, 2023 We visited people living in high marginalization in the community of Yaxe, in order to select the beneficiaries of the rainwater harvesting systems. Objective: To provide 30 families with a 5,000 liter water tank to help reduce the lack of water and capture rainwater for multiple uses. We visited people living in high marginalization in the community of Yaxe, in order to select the beneficiaries of the rainwater harvesting systems. During the home visits, we became aware of the pressing needs of the families in terms of health, housing, clean water and sanitation. We visited the homes of the 52 people who are listed as possible candidates to benefit from the project as only 30 families will benefit from the project at this stage. and are giving priority to people who are ill or have physical limitations. We want to thank Isla Urbana's company who will be supervising and measuring the space where the equipment will be installed. #ApoyandoMexico #helpinghands #comunidad #helpingmexico #oaxacamexico #communityservice #givingbackfeelsgood #yaxeoaxaca #lascasasoaxaca #anahuacoaxaca #sanmiguelperasoaxaca #mexico #ayudandoméxico #vidasysueños #Oaxaca #comunidad #PuebloMexicano #donations #nonprofit #charity #abettertomorrow #simplifybrandingmarketing Previous Next