WomenRise: Scholarships & Support Program

25th anniversary 

On July 14th we celebrate and commemorate an important milestone: 25 years ago, CORDEM was approved in the Public Property Registry, marking the first big step in building the organization that we all know and support today. Although it is not our start date of operations (which is December 18, 2000), it is a very significant date symbolically: what began as a hypothesis for the thesis of our founder Yolanda Lozano, became a reality... a project that has brought challenges, learning, fruits and many satisfactions.

To celebrate, we want to share with you an  interview conducted by the Typ and Art team with our founder: Mrs. Yolanda Lozano Montfort. In this interview, she tells us firsthand her story, the origin of CORDEM, her trajectory and what she dreams for our organization in the next 25 years.

Mrs. Yolanda's testimony inspires and motivates us, because hearing firsthand everything she saw and experienced more than 25 years ago to bring this organization into existence today is a true privilege. Today we recognize her resilience, her humanity, her capacity for personal transformation and that of her community.

Thank you, Yolanda, for the compassion and kindness in your heart, which have been the driving force behind more than 270 women fulfilling their dreams after 25 years!

 

Round-Up Results: HEB and Merco 

The round-up carried out in 9 MERCO stores (western area) in favor of CORDEM closed at the end of May, and we are pleased to share the results with you! In this 4-month campaign characterized by a lot of commitment from the store cashiers, as well as the interns and the CORDEM team, a total of $461,110.96 Mexican pesos was raised.

On the other hand, the HEB round-up took place during the months of May and June, and as one of the organizations selected nationwide, we had the participation of more than 80 HEB + Mi Tienda stores throughout the Mexican Republic! Thanks to the generosity of the customers and the effort of the HEB staff, $566,496.54 Mexican pesos were raised as a result of this successful campaign.

We are extremely grateful and excited by the active participation of the entire operating team of both companies. Thanks to your commitment and effort we have achieved these results, which will be used for the comprehensive development of our scholarship recipients, as well as to expand the scope of our Program with new calls for applications. Thank you very much for your social commitment!

 

Club Tigres Alliance 

We are working on an incredible alliance with Club Tigres, which promises to take our cause to new horizons. It all started with the donation of a shirt autographed by the Tigres Femenil team, and has continued to become the beginning of a great collaboration.

This alliance will not only give us a greater reach so that all of Nuevo León knows our mission, but it will also allow us to support other valuable initiatives of the Club. We are convinced that, together, we can make a great difference in our communities, promoting the development and well-being of many women and their families, from sports to education.

To officially kick off this exciting alliance, we were invited to the Semifinal match of the Tigres Femenil club vs. América Femenil, on May 20th at the Estadio Universitario.

We want to thank Club Tigres for opening their doors to us and allowing us to be part of their family. We are very excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring us and the positive impact we will be able to create together.

 

July Bonus Day Results 

We are excited to share that our July Bonus Day 2024 campaign was a huge success, and this would not have been possible without your support!

Thanks to every donation received that day, GlobalGiving replicated up to 40% for our project. It is the sum of actions like these that create great social transformations. We hope you feel proud to be part of our history and the path of women who are dreaming and working for a better future for themselves, their families and society.

 

Bonding Event 

Starting in 2022, we have celebrated the graduating class of each semester at an independent event. This space allows us to spend time together beyond the therapy sessions, and the beginnings and ends of the semester.

On this occasion, we had the opportunity to have a wide participation from the CORDEM team (operational team and board of trustees) to say goodbye to our graduates.

The event was full of emotion: the six graduates shared their experiences at CORDEM, and each of their testimonies filled our hearts with admiration, pride and satisfaction.

Each generation is unique, and without a doubt, these six women, now great professionals, taught us a lot with their growth throughout their careers in the organization.

We also take this opportunity to recognize their hard work and commitment to CORDEM, because in an unprecedented reality, all six received the highest recognition in the institution! The Certificate of Excellence means that each of them managed to meet 100% of their indicators throughout their stay with us: therapies, workshops and academic grades, and it works as a letter of recommendation in their work life, highlighting their high level of commitment and responsibility.

Later, we carried out an activity led by our Communication Leader and CORDEM graduate (Generation 2017), Tere, who gave us a beautiful analogy about how the work we do in the organization is only a part of what drives the scholarship recipients to become empowered women. Using plants as a metaphor, she explained: "We only provide the fertilizer, water them and put them in the sun so they can take root strongly and grow."

In the end, our founder gave us a powerful message, to the graduates, the team and the Board of Trustees: "When you doubt yourselves, remember this: you are part of the generation of CORDEM's 25th anniversary. We love you, and we are very proud of you all."

 

Terra Regia Race 

¡The Terra Regia race to benefit CORDEM is coming up soon!

October 6th, Dominio Cumbres (Monterrey, NL, México), 8:00 AM

Now all tickets are for a cause! From all the money raised, we will receive a donation to continue promoting the academic goals of wonderful women like Wendy.

Get your tickets here

Beginning of Semester 2024

On January 20th, we kicked off the Spring 2024 semester!

The Transformation Group D prepared an activity where the scholarship recipients could share a fun moment and get to know each other, as this was the first official event with the new generation of students: 11 women aged between 15 and 46 years old who are joining the Comprehensive Scholarship Program.

We shared with them the upcoming events planned for this semester, and we also had a presentation from U-ERRE’s team about their postgraduate program, in which we have a partnership from which our graduates will benefit from!

Signing of Agreement with Talisis

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Talisis, an agreement that includes U-ERRE, IESALUD, UNID, Advenio, and Harmon Hall. This not only maintains our commitment to the education of the women of our Programs but also provides our scholarship recipients with the opportunity to access scholarships in all Talisis educational institutions. We thank the U-ERRE team for facilitating this connection, and Talisis for joining our commitment to the education and empowerment of women!

yCo. Development Program

We participated in the 2023-2024 Improvement Cycle, an institutional strengthening experience that has provided us with valuable learnings and connections with other organizations, enabling us to reflect and implement new strategies.

The three modules we attended covered Fundraising, Intervention Model, and Leadership Skills Development the latter divided into three different segments in which our General Director represented us)

As part of the closing of the Leadership Skills Development module, we conducted a field visit to CasaNicolás, one of the organizations participating in this experience. There, directors from more than 25 organizations gathered to carry out an activity called "Learning Journey" applying a tool learned in the module.

Rounding up with MERCO

From January 26th to May 30th, nine MERCO stores are participating in a rounding up campaign benefiting our organization: García, Paraje San José, Pilares, Santa Catarina, Solidaridad, Nuevo Repueblo, Buenavista, Aramberri, Girasoles.

At the beginning of this campaign, our team visited and trained their staff on the work we do, instilling that collaborative spirit for the roundup. Additionally, the scholarship recipients have been very active in the campaign, visiting the stores to engage with customers and share their experience within our Program.

For those in Nuevo León, or visiting soon, we invite you to visit the participating stores and join this rounding up with your contribution!

Soriana Contributions Campaign

We also want to thank Soriana Foundation for the opportunity to be one of the beneficiary associations of their Contributions Campaign during the month of March.

At the beginning of last month, CORDEM’s team visited the 28 participating Soriana stores, all located in Coahuila. There, Management, leaders and supervisors conducted training sessions about our work for cashiers, managers, and supervisors.

The goal? To raise awareness among the staff about the importance of our work and the Contributions Campaign. We are excited to share the results achieved in this great campaign through the next report. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Synergy and Equity Workshop: Grupo PROMAX and Terra Regia

In commemoration of March 8th, and as part of our Learning Community program, our General Director held the workshop "Synergy and Equity: Transforming Corporate our Culture" for two allied companies: Grupo Promax and Terra Regia.

Through this workshop, we explored how synergy drives gender equity, discussing strategies to promote inclusive collaboration. At Terra Regia, we had the opportunity to conduct the workshop in person with a group of female employees, while at Grupo Promax, we reached virtually over 90 employees from across the country, and some from Colombia!

Participant Testimonials:

• One of the most relevant aspects of the workshop that promotes collaboration and gender equity in the corporate environment would be visualizing that women are being considered for important roles within the organization. I would recommend this workshop because it is a way to know that there are organizations that support women and also make you see how much we have grown. (Promax’s Employee)
• What I liked most about the workshop is that it created awareness based on the correct definition of equity. I would recommend the workshop because it is impactful and pleasant to hear the testimonies of others, as well as to know that the company recognizes us as women and knows our value. (Promax’s Employee)
• It was a moment of synergy among the women of Terra Regia. The presentation was very comprehensive in information and also all the explanations. The participation blocks also gave it a plus. (Terra Regia’s Employee)
• The information seen in the workshop is not something that is seen daily and even if we come across that information, it is rarely possible to exchange ideas with a group of only women with different experiences and life opportunities, which always makes learning more enriching and real. (Terra Regia’s Employee)

Navistar Visit

On March 8th, International Women's Day, Navistar invited us to visit their plant in Escobedo, where one of our graduates is part of the Human Resources department. That day, scholarship recipients and graduates were able to learn more about how this transportation company features profiles of women who have excelled in this field, and also recognize the desire that some companies have today to promote greater participation of women in all their areas and levels.

Throughout the day, the Navistar team provided a tour for our community where they learnt about their processes, as well as facilitating talks with female employees who shared their experiences and professional trajectories. Proudly among them was CORDEM’s graduate!

This encourages our scholarship recipients to visualize a future committed to gender equity, including industries that have historically had little female representation, but where many aspire to develop professionally.

Women's Week: Prepa TEC

This year, we were selected as the beneficiary organization of Prepa Tec's "Women's Week" initiative. Through this experience, the different high schools provided us with spaces to raise awareness and provide information about gender equality challenges, promoting personal growth for students and faculty across the 5 campuses.

Additionally, through a project that combined art with social commitment, students participated in a contest to design keychains inspired by our organization's work, selecting a final design that was sold for our charity.

As a closing, Belibet Andrade, our General Director, was invited to participate as a speaker on a panel on March 7th called "Inspiring Women Leaders of the Community", where she participated along with women who are making a difference from different areas such as academia, foundations, private sector, and government.

Youth is key to social transformation!, and being part of this experience was a great honor for us. Thank you Prepa Tec for opening your doors and hearts to CORDEM!

Wellness Journal

You can still buy our Wellness Journal! This product is designed by Andrea Touché and contains sections written by experts on topics such as wellness, health, design, philanthropy, and much more!

The best news? It never expires, as it is 100% customizable. Additionally, its stickers, postcards, weekly budget section, and more activities will make you feel like you're discovering something new every week.

For more information, write to hola@cordem.org.mx

Links:

• CORDEM's Contribution Campaign (Soriana)
• Wellness Journal: A video with the artist