Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults

by Atzin Mexico / Atzin Desarrollo Comunitario AC
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults
Atzin Helps Special Needs of 80 Children & Adults

Summary

The Atzin Special Needs and Nutrition Nimechnequi Program provides enabling support to 80 children and adults living in acute poverty in Tlamacazapa, Mexico. Each week Atzin health promoters organize home visits; accompaniment to medical appointments; transport; vitamin and food supplementation; medications and equipment; dental visits; education; and distribution of clothing and goods. The program strengthens families' abilities to provide better quality of life for those with special needs.

$95,000
total goal
$20,748
remaining
274
donors
6
monthly donors
1
fundraiser
5
years

Challenge

The 8,000 Nahua villagers earn a meager living by weaving palm baskets. Laboratory studies revealed toxic metals in the water, soil, palm dyes and clay cooking pots. These toxins produce a silent crisis of slow poisoning. Many children and elderly are undernourished and/or have special needs, suffering from low levels of chronic toxicity, poor diet and health condition. The majority of adult women are illiterate. Macho male attitudes, alcoholism and domestic violence seriously affect daily life.

Solution

People with special needs need special attention. Living in acute poverty is tough; coping with a specific health condition is even more difficult, especially for families with small children or living with violence. Atzin promoters, all young local women, offer enabling attention as a weekly community service under the supervision of Atzin staff. This ranges from medications; food & vitamin supplements; accompaniment; logistical & transport arrangements; document preparation, and moral support.

Long-Term Impact

Atzin's Special Needs & Nutrition Program works with 80 families that have children, adults or elderly with serious health challenges, most on a longer term basis. Recognizing the many difficulties of living with a disability in a rural area with few or no nearby services, our goal is to help them meet their daily needs and contribute to an increase in their quality of life.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

Atzin Mexico / Atzin Desarrollo Comunitario AC

Location: Cuernavaca, Morelos - Mexico
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Project Leader:
Susan Smith
Cuernavaca , Morelos Mexico
$74,252 raised of $95,000 goal
 
715 donations
$20,748 to go
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