'Empowering Oaxacan women to prevent teenage pregnancies'
Mission Statement
Our diploma project aims to empower and educate young women so as to promote freedom of choice in and, above all, prevent unwanted teenage pregnancies. We believe that education and information is the cornerstone of sexual reproductive rights. With your support, we will train women in indigenous communities so that they can run workshops with the local population aimed at fighting the causes of teenage pregnancy.
Meet 3 of our 20 participants who need your support
Celeste Doreyde Pérez Méndez A 34 year old, originally from the Villa de Zaachila, she studied Law and works in the legal department of the System for the Integral Development of the Family (Sistema para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia) in her municipality, giving legal advice to women, her work includes coordinating with the authority and ensuring that gender equality is respected.
Ana Alicia Navarro Cruz She is 25 years old, originally from the Villa de Zaachila. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and currently holds the post of head of the women's instance in her community. She has limited training in gender issues and so is interested in further training that will allow her to provide support women and young people.
Yatziri Emiled López Valdez She is 22 years of age and originally from Capulalpam de Méndez, a Zapotec community in the northern forests of the state of Oaxaca. She studies in the City of Oaxaca and is currently working in a feminist NGO; she is particularly interested in developing community activities with the young population of her community.
Recovery target USD $ 30,000 - Funds raised: USD $ 750.00
We want you to visit Oaxaca!
When you donate $500 or more, you and yuro friends will be invited to visit the Casa de la Mujer in Oaxaca where you will get a guided tour by the director of the Center. In addition to this, you will be invited to the graduation ceremony on 20 July 2018.
About GESMujer Rosario Castellanos
Mission
To contribute to transforming society into a fairer and more equitable one that respects the rights of women; by working with people, government institutions, academics, associations, societies, the private sector, media, foundations and related organizations.
Vision
A society in which women and men develop to the heights of their capacities, as much from the perspectives of fairness and gender equality, as those of human rights, interculturality and care for the environment
Our activities
GESMujer Joven: We offer a space where youths can develop projects and activities, especially those related to gender equality, sexual reproductive rights, health, and the prevention of domestic violence.
Centro de Capacitación en Liderazgo y Gestión Comunitaria: Training Centre in Leadership and Community Management: We offer seminars and awareness and training workshops aimed at young indigenous and Afro-Mexican women covering topics such as: gender, health, sexual reproductive rights, prevention of gender violence and the development and strengthening of leadership skills.