Programs
Overview of Our Mission and Key Focus Areas
Our Work at Xala With Heart
Explore the diverse projects and programs driving positive change in José María Morelos and Higuera Blanca.
Current Indicators of the Neighbouring Communities
Making a real impact in José Maria Morelos and Higuera Blanca, vibrant communities representing a microcosm of Mexican life, with a population surpassing 3,400. Your support can catalyze positive change and elevate the well-being of these communities.
Economic Outlook
José Maria Morelos and Higuera Blanca are considered to fall under the parameters of multidimensional poverty.
- Income under $300 USD monthly per family of 4.
- Lack of Education (due to lack of teachers in José Maria Morelos).
- No Social Security.
Infrastructure access
1,168 houses built by 2020 in José Maria Morelos and Higuera Blanca.
- 816 have Access to water system.
- 809 have sewere system.
- 826 have electricity.
- Water availability 69.8%.
- Sewage availability 69.2%.
- Electric availability 70.7%.
Education
José Maria Morelos and Higuera Blanca school community is composed of 926 students in 9 schools: 4 kindergartens, 3 Elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school.
- 27% have not attended or completed primary school.
- 25% have completed primary school.
- 22% have completed middle school.
Solutions that we have put on the table.
Health & Wellbeing
Transformational group process to help individuals to gain confidence on achieving the goals they have set for themselves.
DescÚbrete program
Empowering Youth through Self-Discovery
Descúbrete is a powerful group transformation program, where participants, aged 13 to 19, achieve:
- Deep self-awareness and focus on personal goals.
- Exploration of internal resources, talents, and potential.
- Overcoming inner obstacles for personal growth.
- Crafting a new vision for themselves and their lives.
So far, 172 young minds have benefited from this inspiring journey.
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Results
178 teenagers (ages 13 – 19) and 12 woman completed the program and now feel confident and inspired to work on achieving the goals they have set for themselves.
Personal Development Program in Schools
Personal development sessions in middle school weekly: Reach 220 students between the ages of 12 and 16.
Interscholastic sports tournament
Xala held the 1st female and male volleyball and football tournament among 4 communities: 120 students attended.
– José Maria Morelos won 1st and 2nd place.
Economic Resilience
Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Olas del Emprendimiento collective in José María Morelos experiences a group process focusing on collaboration, values, and the benefits of community belonging.
A group of 36 local entrepreneurs forms a supportive community.
Feedback from the program:
“Helped me as a person and empowered me as a female entrepreneur.”
“Ignited hope for my long-frustrated dreams.”
“Useful, practical exercises for holistic growth.”
“Supported my convictions and helped overcome personal obstacles.”
“Learned to control emotions for personal and business growth.”
“Regained confidence, started dreaming again – nothing is impossible.”
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Education & Culture
The goal is to enhance the quality of education by co-investing with the community in local school infrastructure, implementing a summer camp, organizing sports tournaments, and enhancing local culture.
The programs aim to benefit educational quality by improving school infrastructure. This is achieved with each school:
Scope
This program aims to foster society’s commitment to education. We diagnose the greatest needs for each school and, where necessary, co-invest with the school community, where they provide labor, and we provide materials. We have supported the waterproofing of 2 schools, painting of 3 schools, and the construction of temporary bathrooms in one kindergarten.
More about our work
Additionally, we have donated awnings for shade in school courtyards, didactic materials for better learning, and 9 computers in 3 schools. The Descúbrete program is conducted in the secondary school, as there are no other facilities as extensive in the community.
Culture
We co-created the Day of the Dead event with community leaders, where the Foundation held an altar competition to honor schools and another for civil society groups. The event took place in the community square and was attended by around 800 people.
Ready to make a difference?
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FAQs
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