Mexico: programs & priorities

ChildFund Australia's affiliate organisation in Mexico has been assisting children in the country since 1955 and opened a national office in May 1973. ChildFund in Mexico currently assists approximately 117,000 children and their family members.

ChildFund assisted communities, in cooperation with the Mexican government, have opened health clinics which provide medical and dental assistance, medicine and guidance regarding disease prevention.

ChildFund in Mexico also assists with the nutritional needs of children. Enrolled children can eat breakfast or lunch at soup kitchens, jointly operated with the Mexican government through municipal programs. ChildFund in Mexico works with parents and communities to strengthen their ability to organise, manage and implement development programs.

Development in progress

ChildFund in Mexico is running several innovative programs including Youth and Children in Action. This is a psychosocial and educational program, which trains youth to become leaders by enhancing their community development skills.

An environmental healthcare program, which includes the provision of safe water, latrines, and housing improvements, is benefiting approximately 12,500 families.

ChildFund in Mexico is also implementing a development program aimed at empowering local women to manage the maternal and child health programs being implemented in over 190 communities.