Compassion in Mexico

Mexico

Compassion partnership began 1979

EST. 1979

Hola! When you arrive in Mexico, you’ll be stepping into the home of remarkable ancient wonders, cactus-studded deserts and beautiful stretches of coast. Mexico is bursting with creativity—the birthplace of chocolate and colour TV. In its neighbourhoods, or colonias, you’ll met with hospitality and enjoy the sound of mariachi music!

Population

130 M

Capital city

Mexico City

Local time

Current Weather

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Distance to Australia

13,196 km

In Mexico, 1 in every 100 children won’t get to celebrate their fifth birthday. The leading cause of death in early childhood is postnatal complications, sadly reflecting the reality of limited healthcare and sanitation for many families. Young children are suffering from malnutrition, seriously harming their development.

Poverty in Mexico

of children do not reach their fifth birthday

One third

of the population do not have access to adequate sanitation facilities

13%

of children under 5 experience growth stunting

Yet God's Church is on the move in Mexico. Local churches are helping children survive their most vulnerable years through the Mums and Babies program. Through nourishing food and proper healthcare, children are building the foundation for healthy futures so they can grow into who God made them to be.

Compassion in Mexico

208

local church partners

53,037

children supported

748

babies and their mums supported

Impact in action

Luz, Angeles and Josue

Change is happening across Mexico. Our church partner helped Teo make the most of her budget when food shopping for her children. Even with a modest income, she can now make tasty, nutritious meals for her family. More than 50,000 children in Mexico are growing up eating well, thanks to the empowerment of the local church.

“Seeing the joy and happiness in our children's faces when we serve them their plates of food motivates us to keep going and to give thanks to God for everything He provides us. He never abandons us, and we are deeply grateful to Him for His blessings, which always come according to His mercy.”

Teo, mother of Luz, Angeles and Josue

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