Refugee Week 2024

As we honour Refugee Week, we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of refugees in Tapachula, Mexico, and beyond. This week, we highlight the critical support we provide through Misión México Foundation and how you can join us in making a difference. 

 Expanding Our Reach: Supporting Refugees in Tapachula 

Over the past two years, the number of displaced people from Central & South America arriving in Tapachula has significantly increased. Worsening crime and violence, inequalities, climate emergencies and political crisis, have forced many to leave their own countries and seek refuge in our community. 

At Misión México Foundation, we stand in solidarity with this community. In 2023, through our Community Kitchen Program, we provided food and aid to approximately 7,000 people, prioritising women and children affected by migration and forced displacement. We delivered meals to those facing homelessness, extreme poverty, malnutrition, and living in informal camps or marginalised communities. 

New Collaborations and Meaningful Partnerships 

Since February 2024, we have partnered with ChildFund to open a community medical clinic, offering free medical care, essential medications, and crucial psychological support to our local and mobile communities. Access to healthcare is vital for displaced people who often face immense challenges. Through our collaboration with ChildFund, we reaffirm our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all.

Together, we are building a healthier and more resilient future for our community and beyond.We have also expanded our community centres and free programs to include displaced youth, providing support for their education, recreational activities, and community integration, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all to thrive!

"We believe in a better world for children and youth, and that motivates us to create spaces and activities so that everyone can enjoy their right to a dignified life, with access to learning, play, recreation, healthy coexistence, and community inclusion. We are proud to advocate for a community that is built every day with every language, belief, experience, and nationality. We want Tapachula, together with Proyecto Faro, to be a refuge for all those who need it." - Desiree, Community Programs and Development Manager 

 How You Can Support 

Your support is crucial in helping us continue our vital work. Here are some ways you can help:

1. Donate: Your contributions directly support our programs, providing food, medical care, and psychological support to our displaced community. Make a donation today.

2. Volunteer: Join our dedicated team and make a hands-on impact on the lives of our youth and community. Check out opportunities here. 

3. Spread the Word: Share our mission with your network to raise awareness and drive more support.

Together, we can create a safer, healthier, and more inclusive world for everyone.

THANK YOU for your continued support.