By PSYDEH | Leadership Team
Dear friends and partners,
In the mountains of the Sierra Otomí-Tepehua-Nahua, change often begins quietly — in a cooperative meeting sharing café y pan, in the careful stitching of Tenango embroidery, or in a conversation between women imagining new possibilities for their communities.
In 2025, those quiet beginnings grew into powerful action.
Across the region, the women of the expanding Red Sierra Madre cooperative network strengthened local economies, launched new artisan collections, expanded digital access in remote communities, and deepened leadership through trainings in entrepreneurship, tourism, and technology.
This year also reminded us of the power of resilience and solidarity.
Following devastating flooding and landslides caused by Hurricane Priscilla, women leaders from our cooperative network mobilized quickly alongside the newly formed PSYDEH Brigada to coordinate emergency aid distribution across affected communities. Their leadership reflected something we have witnessed for nearly two decades: when women have access to resources, skills, and strong community networks, they become powerful agents of change for the regions where they live and work.
Today, six digital resource centers provide satellite internet and solar-powered connectivity where communication once seemed impossible. Women artisans continue expanding market access through cooperative initiatives and cultural tourism. Young leaders are stepping into new roles in civic participation, disaster response, and community organizing
We invite you to explore our full 2025 Annual Report to learn more about this year’s milestones, partnerships, challenges, and collective achievements.
Always with gratitude,
Team PSYDEH
2025 Impact Dashboard
5 municipalities served
13 participating communities
7 women-led cooperative groups in the Red Sierra Madre network
150+ women trained in cooperative skills, digital literacy, and community tourism
6 digital resource centers equipped with satellite internet and solar energy
5 women-led development projects funded
500+ residents served through mobile health services
1,000+ emergency aid packages distributed during flood response
These numbers represent far more than statistics — they reflect the collective work, leadership, and resilience of hundreds of women and community members across the Sierra.
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