Nutricion saludable para 120 ninos en Oaxaca

Dear friends,
We are pleased to share with you the progress of the Healthy Nutrition for 120 Children in Oaxaca campaign. Thanks to your generous support and ongoing commitment, we have made significant progress in recovering, promoting, and strengthening traditional foods within indigenous communities in the state of Oaxaca.

Your contribution has not only improved access to nutritious foods, but also strengthened community participation, hands-on learning, and education in sustainable agriculture.

• In Santa María Guelacé, a workshop entitled “Planting Plants” was held for fourth-year students, with 16 participants (10 women and 6 men). This activity promoted practical knowledge about growing healthy foods, encouraging children to value traditional agriculture and the importance of nutritious food from an early age. 
• Space management and excavation for the installation of school gardens was carried out with the active participation of 30 parents. This action strengthened community organization and collaborative work, paving the way for the establishment of productive spaces that will directly benefit children.
• In Rojas de Cuauhtémoc, 35 parents participated in the excavation and installation of a greenhouse, contributing labor and community commitment to create a space for the production of fresh food. Similarly, in Ixtlán de Juárez, 15 adolescents participated in the excavation and installation of a school greenhouse, integrating technical learning with agricultural practice.
• Seventy-four children participated in planting and installing irrigation systems in Santa María Guelacé; 12 children participated in Rojas de Cuauhtémoc; and 15 children participated in Ixtlán de Juárez. These activities allowed participants to learn about responsible water use, crop care, and sustainable food production, strengthening their connection to the land and their traditional knowledge.
• We currently have three school gardens in operation, which are already bearing fruit. Colorful chard, spinach, lettuce, radishes, parsley, and cilantro are being harvested as a result of the collective work of children, adolescents, and parents. These achievements reflect how community efforts are strengthening healthy eating habits at school, promoting nutrition and the consumption of fresh, local foods.

In total, 221 people participated directly in the various project activities, including children, adolescents, mothers, and fathers. 

These results reflect the tangible impact of your solidarity. Thanks to you, communities are not only strengthening their food security, but also recovering traditional practices, promoting collective work, and improving the well-being of children.

Dear friends,

We are pleased to share with you the progress of the campaign “Healthy Nutrition for 120 Children in Oaxaca.” Thanks to your generous support and ongoing commitment, we have made significant progress in the recovery and promotion of traditional foods within indigenous communities.

Below are some of the actions carried out thanks to your contribution:

Workshop: “For proper and healthy nutrition”
This workshop was held in six municipalities in the Sierra Juárez and Central Valleys regions, with the participation of 90 people, including parents, teachers, and school cooperative managers. The objective was to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating in the school environment, promoting healthy eating habits for children. During the sessions, the “Healthy Communities” guides were also shared as a support tool.

Children's play “Sowing Health, Harvesting the Future!”
Presented in four schools, this play sought to raise awareness among children about the value of a balanced diet and its impact on overall development. A total of 151 children actively participated, understanding the importance of choosing nutritious foods in their daily lives.

“Healthy Lunchboxes” workshop
Aimed at teenagers, this workshop reached 68 young people, with whom we reflected on the effects of consuming ultra-processed foods and the benefits of a natural diet. The dynamic and interactive session promoted conscious decision-making in relation to their physical and emotional health, especially at a key stage in their development.

World Food Day Commemorative Event
As part of this date, the graphic “For the right to healthy and nutritious food: Oaxaca without junk food” was presented at a discussion held at the IAGO gallery. This space brought together various participating organizations to share the achievements of more than five years of collective work, including Espiral por la Vida. Materials, actions, and tools developed to strengthen community awareness of the right to healthy food and the improvements achieved in the municipalities involved were presented.

Next steps:
Continue workshops and training sessions for parents, school administrators, and cooperative leaders to further promote healthy eating habits.
Implement workshops on organic and biointensive greenhouse gardening to strengthen food sovereignty within communities.