Taking Action
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Why the need to help children in Puerto Vallarta?
More than half of all children in Mexico live in poverty. Children in tourist destinations are particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, having little or no access to healthcare, clean water, hygiene, adequate food or education.
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A Decade of Compassion...
Established in 2012, Corazón has provided support for girls, boys, teens and young adults, including emergency shelter, medical and psychological attention, education, student housing, nutritious meals, employment opportunities, apprenticeships.
A place where many have reclaimed childhoods, celebrated birthdays and holidays together, played, prayed, healed and grown together. A place many return to every year at Christmas time, in a crisis, or in excitement to show off a new boyfriend or BABY! A compassionate setting, surrounded by caring friends and mentors, forming friendships that last well beyond their years at Corazón.
Mexican Statistics/Facts
Number of Mexican children and youth who find themselves in situations of poverty - 1 in 2
Mexico is number one in the world for Child Abuse (OECD)
90% of Sex Crimes against children are never brought to trial
Mexico is number one worldwide for child obesity and bullying
Percentage of Mexican youth who do not finish high school - 55%
Our Results...
Total number of women, children & youth rescued by Corazón from high-risk situations - 300+
Victims of sex crimes rescued and empowered by Corazón - 25+
Nutritious meals provided by Corazón de Niña since 2012 - 2,000,000+
Number of high school graduates 60+
Corazón adult beneficiaries currently employed - 98%
University Graduates - 10
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Education
Corazón supports disadvantaged children and youth by offering a variety of inclusive Educational programs designed to meet their individual needs.
Scholarships
Corazón inspires and empowers young people to reach their full potential through our dynamic Scholarship Program
Making changes in your life can catalyze deeper involvement in activism — in your community and beyond — to improve those systems
David Suzuki
Youth Empowerment
Sustainability
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Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
(UN Sustainable Development Goal #11)
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Community Outreach
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Raising children to help others creates a sense of connection and interdependence with other human beings. Learning that they are interrelated to each other in the community helps form a sense of obligation to other people and caring beyond one’s family (Lickona, 1983). Read more...