About Xwh
Unlocking the communities inner power to regenerate themselves
Xala With Heart mission
Our mission is to improve the life quality of our two communities, José María Morelos and Higuera Blanca, through our model of social transformation which stands in three pillars:
Economic Resilience
Provide the tools to develop local entrepreneurship and regional economic solutions to increase their personal, family, and community income, through a model whose financial activities are driven by values of solidarity.
Health & Lifestyle
Group transformational program for individuals to discover their true potential to achieve their goals.
Education & Culture
Improve quality education and enhance Mexican rural culture through co-investing with the community in improving infrastructure, education, and sports projects, and co-creating cultural events.
Building Strong Partnerships
Xala With Heart is proud to collaborate with impactful allies, including:
OMNICRECE
Bringing over 30 years of experience, Omincrece has been a guiding force in personal growth sessions across 18 countries, positively impacting over 200,000 individuals.
In alliance with Xala with Heart, Omincrece offers transformative programs, including Descúbrete for youth and group leadership development processes for local leaders and entrepreneurs.
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Academic Excellence Meets Social Impact
At Xala With Heart, we are proud to establish a direct connection with educational leaders such as:
IBERO
Partnering with the prestigious University IBERO Puebla, established for over 75 years, Xala With Heart gains access to outstanding educational support.
IDIT (Institute for Design and Technology Innovation) IBERO Puebla has been instrumental in nurturing start-ups, benefiting 735 entrepreneurs in the first semester of 2023.
Through this 2023 collaboration Xala with Heart was able to create the first entrepreneur ecosystem of local people, strengthening our commitment to holistic community development.
Ceci Paredes
Sandra Corona
Sarai Torres
Ema Rodriguez
Lesly Peña
Lila Zentle
Our team
We’re happy to serve
At Xala With Heart, we are a passionate team formed by local and Mexican individuals
Meet the committed individuals driving Xala with Heart’s mission – from our core team to advisors shaping our vision.
VALUES
Xala with Heart is a philosophy grounded in shared virtues.
At Xala with Heart, character defines purpose. Xala with Heart embodies virtues that awaken consciousness and transform realities. Our values are the beating heart of this metamorphic journey.
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Transparency
Our actions are made with clarity and visibility, maintaining honesty and ensuring all our stakeholders can trust the information they receive.
Coherence
Our decisions and actions at all levels within the organization are in alignment with our social transformation virtues, forming a unified whole that all stakeholders can feel and understand. This synchronous style facilitates clarity in goals and tasks within the organization, allowing us to travel greater social transformation distances faster.
Collaboration
We act on the firm belief that putting collective efforts together leads us to greater good for all. We focus on continuously creating synergies building sustainable relationships and long term outcomes.
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location
José María Morelos and Higuera Blanca have 3,400+ inhabitants.
José María Morelos was founded 60 years ago by families from different areas of the country whose primordial economic source on its foundation were: agriculture, cattle breeding, fisherman and salt mine people.
These communities represent a micro cosmos of Mexican realty in its social tissue cracks and yearns. They are considered to fall under the parameters of multidimensional poverty, by The Mexican Institute of Social Development and Statistics:
- Income under $300 USD monthly per family of 4.
- 27% of the total population have not attended or completed elementary school.
- Communities have no access to Social Security.
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FAQs
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¿How does Xala with Heart contribute to José María Morelos and Higuera Blanca communities?
We understand social transformation as a journey, not a destiny is not a destiny.
We have full conviction that in order to achieve social transformation, it is essential to facilitate individual transformation. Our model is based on a program that ensures a continuous process of personal growth and change.
Our mission is to improve the life quality of our two communities, José María Morelos and Higuera Blanca, through our model of social transformation which stands in three pillars: Economic resilience, health and lifestyle, and education and culture.
¿What are Xala with Heart´s axes of intervention in the communities?
Economic Resilience: Provide the tools to develop local entrepreneurship and regional economic solutions to increase their personal, family, and community income, through a model whose financial activities are driven by values of solidarity.
· Health & Lifestyle: Group transformational program for individuals to discover their true potential to achieve their goals.
· Education & Culture: Improve quality education and enhance Mexican rural culture through co-investing with the community in improving infrastructure, education, and sports projects, and co-creating cultural events.
¿What are José María Morelos and Higuera Blanca communities figures?
José María Morelos and Higuera Blanca have 3,400+ inhabitants.
José María Morelos was founded 60 years ago by families from different areas of the country whose primordial economic source on its foundation were: agriculture, cattle breeding, fisherman and salt mine people.
These communities represent a micro cosmos of Mexican realty in its social tissue cracks and yearns.
They are considered to fall under the parameters of multidimensional poverty, by The Mexican Institute of Social Development and Statistics:
• Income under $300 USD monthly per family of 4.
• 27% of the total population have not attended or completed elementary school.
• Communities have no access to Social Security.
¿Who is Xala with Heart´s team?
Xala with Heart´s team are experienced individuals in National and International non profit structures, in addition to rural communities neighboring luxury developments in Mexico. We are five people, out of which four are from the local communities.
¿What are Xala with Heart´s main allies?
OMNICRECE
Bringing over 30 years of experience, Omincrece has been a guiding force in personal growth across 18 countries, positively impacting over 200,000 individuals.
In alliance with Xala with Heart, Omincrece offers transformative programs, including Descúbrete for youth and group leadership development processes for local leaders and entrepreneurs.
IBERO Puebla
Partnering with the prestigious University IBERO Puebla, established for over 75 years, Xala With Heart gains access to outstanding educational support.
IDIT (Institute for Design and Technology Innovation) IBERO Puebla has been instrumental in nurturing start-ups, benefiting 735 entrepreneurs in the first semester of 2023.
In alliance with Xala with Heart, in 2023, we created the first entrepreneur ecosystem of local people, strengthening our commitment to holistic community development.
Universidad de Guadalajara, UdeG
CUC, Puerto Vallarta
It is a public University located in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is the second oldest University in Mexico.
Their Campus Puerto Vallarta, in alliance with Xala with Heart have created the first Regenerative Tourism certification, given to local fisherman, salt makers and individuals from our benefited communities.
¿How does Xala with Heart involve the communities in their programs?
All our programs have a co-investment approach, where individuals put at the service of their communities their time, knowledge and expertise, in addition to having local committees per program and co-creating together all the local events.
¿Are there any collaboration opportunities with Xala with Heart for business´and individuals?
Yes, we value generosity and collaboration. We are always open to any type of contribution. Please feel free to contact us: info@xalawithheart.org
Ceci Paredes, XwH Executive Director
MBA by Anahuac University México & M. in Leadership of High Performing Teams by EADA, Barcelona Business School. 17 Years leading and collaborating in NGOs in India, México and Ireland. Mexican, born in Romania. Grew up in: Serbia, Czech Recpublic, Honduras, India and Ireland.
Saraí Torres, XwH Program Coordinator
Bachelor of Accountancy by CUC, Puerto Vallarta and Bachelor in Pedagogy by Mexican Institute of Pedagogic Studies, Guadalajara. Born and raised in José María Morelos, México.
Sandra Corona, XwH Education and Communications Responsible
Bachelos of Law by Vizcaya University in Puerto Vallarta. Born and raised in José María Morelos, México
Lila Zentle, XwH Entrepreneur Ecosystem Responsible
M. Social Economy by IBERO. Member since 2001 of Women’s Coop for the Promotion of Social and Solidaity Economy. 8 years facilitating social economy in rural communities. From Puebla, México
Lesly Peña, XwH Administrative Assistant
Bachelor in Business by UNIDEP México. Born and raised in Punta Pérula, México.