Empowering communities
to become agents of change and transform their environments
We are a Mexican organization with national presence, driving 19 projects in social housing units that impact nearly half a million people
Our work is rooted in community participation. We believe solutions should be co-created, not imposed, with the people who know their realities best having both the right and the ability to shape the projects that impact them.
The challenges of social housing: Segregation, injustice, and abandonment
In Mexico, factors such as land privatization, 20th-century industrialization, and a lack of long-term urban planning have accelerated uncontrolled urban growth over the last two decades. The massive construction of public housing accommodating 51 million residents on the outskirts of cities, has created vulnerable areas with conditions such as:
Haciendo Comunidad
An innovative vision for urban development
Accessible, inclusive, sustainable, and safe public spaces are crucial for promoting social cohesion and driving lasting transformation. These spaces foster social interaction, strengthen support networks and empower communities to take charge of their environment. For this reason, we co-design and co-create environmentally focused public spaces with the community.
Our impact
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Increased sense of
belonging and social
cohesion
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Increase in neighborhood support networks
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Revitalize and
activate public spaces
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Enhance access to green spaces and reduce
climate change impacts
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Empower communities
with female leadership
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Strengthen partnerships between key stakeholders, including municipalities and businesses
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In 2025, thanks to our social, urban, and environmental regeneration initiatives, we have achieved: