We provide nutritional, psychological, and educational support to communities.
Did you know:
25 USD can support a person in Mexico
for an ENTIRE month!
Why do we do it?
Education is fundamental to breaking the cycle of poverty
Education shouldn't depend on your ZIP code
In the United States, most children can expect access to school supplies, transportation, and educational resources.
For many students in vulnerable communities in Mexico, those opportunities are far less certain.
In Mexico
- 6.4 million children and young people do not attend school.
- Only 7 out of every 100 people receive educational support in their first three years of life.
- And 4 out of every 10 do not attend preschool before starting lowerschool.
- More than 600,000 are at risk of dropping out due to insufficient resources, remoteness, and violence.
In the United States
- 4.3 million less people do not attend school in the U.S compared to Mexico
- School attendance is compulsory and enrollment rates exceed 90% nationwide.
- The U.S. high school graduation rate is around 87%.
- Early childhood education programs are much more widely available
With our Education program, we seek to ensure that more students can learn and build a better future.
No Child Should Have to Learn or Live on an Empty Stomach.
- 1 in 5 school-age children in Mexico experiences anemia
- Thousands of children face food insecurity every day.
- Poor nutrition is linked to lower academic performance and higher dropout rates.
- 50% of children under 2 years old do not receive adequate food and nutrients for their growth and development.
- Children who lack adequate nutrition suffer irreversible damage.
No Child Should Have to Learn or Live on an Empty Stomach.
- ☕ One coffee each week
- 🍔 One fast-food meal
- 🎬 One streaming subscription
Strengthening Communities is Essential to Increase Individual Well-Being
In Mexico, many older adults, women, migrants, and vulnerable families lack access to support systems, health care, resources, and economic opportunities.
1 in 10
older adults
In 2023
alone!
Experiences cognitive impairment, a risk that is often intensified by social isolation and loneliness
There were 700 cases of human trafficking in Mexico, and more than 90% go unreported; 75% of the victims are women and girls.
In 2024
alone!
In 2023
more than 8,000 lives
Nearly 9,000 migrants died on migration routes, highlighting the urgent need for support, protection, and resources for vulnerable populations passing through Mexico.
Were lost to breast cancer in Mexico. Many women face barriers to life-saving care.
We believe everyone deserves to live with dignity, security, and hope
With our Community Empowerment Program, we support children,
youth, and families to improve their quality of life and ensure their development.
Our Impact = Your Impact
For just $25 USD
Can provide support for one person for a month.
3 Core Programs
Transforming lives across Mexico.
Education
1,936
People benefited from full meals
Nutrition
279
Students supported from preschool to university
Community
392
Seniors, women, migrants and victims of trafficking with physical, emotional and social support programs
Extra
The Faces Behind Every Donation
"Eating healthy has benefited me because there are many nutritious and healthy foods. They give us breakfast and lunch."
Estefanía,
Student at "In Favor of the Child"
"Thanks to everyone who donates, it's possible for all the children to have a hot meal."
González Flores Family,
Beneficiaries of the Santa María Soup Kitchen
I am grateful for all the school and therapeutic adjustments that help my son with his autism; it's hard to find those, and my son still needs them!"
Juan Manuel Meneses,
Father, beneficiary of "La Gaviota"
"The foundation taught me to eat healthily from a young age and helped me grow taller."
My,
Student in "In Favor of the Child"
"My daughter says she likes going into the dining room because they make her food with love, it's warm, balanced and fun."
Emma Serena Peña,
Mother, beneficiary of Nobles Tercios
"Knowing that there are people and institutions that trust students and seek to support them on their academic journey makes a big difference."
Matilda Díaz,
Ibero Scholarship Student Recipient
"I like going to the cafeteria every day because the food is delicious and they have games where we have fun."
Angelica Guadalupe Rojas Reyes,
Beneficiaries of the Santa Maria Soup Kitchen
"My son already eats what he should eat; he has already learned to eat what is appropriate for his age and body type."
Rubí Mandala Sánchez Sánchez,
Mother, beneficiary of Nobles Tercios
"I appreciate the great support you gave me during my semester. I hope that in the future, I too can provide this kind of support to society and my school."
Fabiola Márquez,
Ibero Scholarship Recipient
"Thanks to the Ibero Meneses Foundation, it was possible to offer the "EUREKA" workshop to teenagers, influencing their lives and the environment around them."
Ana Gabriela Arce,
Beneficiary
"Thank you for touching lives and changing destinies, but above all for believing in people's potential."
Yameri Borrego Ruiz,
CDC Beneficiary
About Us
The Ibero Meneses Foundation is a voluntary and independent organization, formed by graduates and friends of Ibero, that joins efforts to transform realities through solidarity actions and projects that generate a positive impact on the community.
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We uphold and further the following sustainable development goals proposed by the UN:
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