As a former Medical Teams, International staff person, my heart was broken for Oaxaca in the early 90's by witnessing squalid living conditions and dire financial poverty. Paired with political corruption, many people in Oaxaca had no voice and are left without the most basic essentials such as proper nutrition, adequate and clean water, and access to medicine. After leaving MTI in the mid-90's we
formed a volunteer group that worked in both Juchitan and Oaxaca, Oaxaca. Our work is very straightforward. Address the needs of the people. Work with their community leaders in identifying solutions. Mobilize people and businesses who share our conviction. In a short period of time, we poured "pisos" (cement slabs in homes), built a woman's shelter, built an eco-latrine, and helped provide the basic essentials for a children's home. In addition, we introduced dozens of young and older people alike to the plight of the Mexican with the idea that we can help them there or help them here. We return to Oaxaca to pick this work up in Espinal and Juchitan with Casa Isabel and Casa Angeles to uphold the commitment of these courageous leaders who are helping young women expand their choices though education. You're invited.
