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Progress Report: January – March 2026

We began the first quarter of 2026 with enthusiasm, strengthening partnerships, building institutional capacities, and expanding our direct support to communities. We reaffirm our commitment to promoting local processes focused on health, community organization, and the defense of rights, always in collaboration with those who build alternatives from their territories.

During these months, we also prioritized strengthening our operational team through training spaces on monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL), governance, and institutional development. We believe that internal growth is essential to provide more effective support to partner organizations. At the same time, we carried out field visits that allowed us to reinforce relationships, observe progress, and better understand the challenges faced by communities.

As part of our goals for this year, we are advancing in the implementation of a new monitoring and evaluation system. In this first stage, we are establishing a baseline that will allow us to more accurately measure the results and impact of projects through context-specific indicators.

2026 Project Launch

On February 12, we officially launched the new projects through the signing of agreements with partner organizations. In total, we are supporting 16 civil society organizations in the Los Altos region of Chiapas, whose initiatives address key areas such as health, education, environment, culture, human rights, and community strengthening:

1. Tierra Roja Cuxtitali A.C. – “The Big House”: a community space that promotes learning, coexistence, and peacebuilding with children and families.
2. Sanando Heridas A.C. – Oral Health Strengthening: promotes prevention and dental care in Tsotsil communities.
3. Ixchel A.C. – Prostate Cancer Prevention: promotes early detection and access to information among Indigenous men.
4. MUTRAM A.C. – Intergenerational Training: strengthens community leadership in health and territorial defense with a gender perspective.
5. Melel Xojobal A.C. – Contextualized Education: supports working Indigenous children through educational and emotional accompaniment.
6. Yach’il Antzetic A.C. – Women’s Integral Development: promotes autonomy and support for women experiencing violence.
7. Promedios A.C. – Cinetiqueta: fosters children’s creativity through community cinema.
8. Foro para el Desarrollo Sustentable A.C. – Guardians of the Earth: promotes youth leadership through environmental and educational activities.
9. Sinergia Consultora Social A.C. – Clay Moons: advances intercultural menstrual education for girls and adolescents.
10. FOCA A.C. – Midwife Training: strengthens community-based midwifery and intercultural reproductive health practices.
11. UNECODES A.C. – Graywater Treatment: improves health and food security through sustainable water solutions.
12. Salkil Nichim Antsetik A.C. – Living Roots: revitalizes traditional herbal medicine with Indigenous women and youth.
13. Mundo de Talentos A.C. – Vocational Exploration: promotes skills development and career awareness among children and adolescents.
14. El Camino de los Altos A.C. – Weaving to Live: strengthens artisan training with sustainable materials.
15. Sna Jtz’ibajom A.C. – From Sounds to Writing: promotes education rooted in cultural identity and Indigenous languages.
16. Ángeles de Amor A.C. – Inclusive Community Center: fosters training and entrepreneurship for people with disabilities.

Each of these projects represents a shared effort to generate sustainable, community-based solutions, strengthening social fabric and improving living conditions.

Institutional Strengthening and Partnerships

During this quarter, we advanced in an institutional strengthening process focused on financial sustainability, including a fundraising diagnosis, donor mapping, and the development of new narrative and communication strategies.

The team participated in the MEAL DPro certification course, as well as a governance course focused on the strategic role of Boards of Directors. Additionally, a fundraising consultancy was initiated to diversify income sources and strengthen internal capacities.

We also consolidated partnerships through participation in collective learning spaces, such as meetings with community foundations through Comunalia, continental exchanges via Connecting Communities in the Americas, and academic seminars on environmental education.

Culture, Learning, and Community

The March 14 tribute concert to Juan Gabriel, performed by the San Cristóbal Symphony Orchestra and Choir, stood out as a meaningful experience demonstrating the power of culture and music in fostering human and community development.

Field Visits and Key Learnings

In March, we began monitoring visits to several projects, observing important progress:

• In education, there is a strengthening of socio-emotional skills, creativity, and school retention.
• In health, prevention campaigns and innovative community-based care models stand out.
• In women-focused initiatives, leadership, organization, and support networks continue to grow.
• In culture and community, safe spaces for expression, identity, and learning are being consolidated.

These visits not only support project follow-up but also allow us to learn directly from community-based experiences.

Conclusion

We continue moving forward with the conviction that collective work and strong partnerships generate sustainable change. While important challenges remain, the progress made during this quarter reflects the impact of shared efforts. This 2026 continues to be built on hope, ongoing learning, and a strong commitment to communities.

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