Atzin
ATZIN Desarrollo Comunitario, A.C.
Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
About
Atzin is a non-governmental organisation based in Cuernavaca, Mexico working on community development, poverty & hunger, health +3 more.
Atzin is a non-profit civil organization working with women and families in acute poverty in the village of Tlamacazapa, Guerrero, Mexico. Since 1997 it has run programmes in education, nutrition, water, sanitation, health and livelihoods, using a people-centred development model with local women as programme promoters. It is based in Cuernavaca, Morelos, and works alongside sister organisation Atzin Canada, a registered Canadian charity.
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Community Education Program
Education · Mexico
Education program for children and young women in Tlamacazapa, run by local promoters.
Health and Education Programs
Health · Mexico
Health and education activities for families in Tlamacazapa, including community health and literacy.
Environment, Water & Sanitation Program
Water & Sanitation · Mexico
Work on water access, sanitation and environmental issues, including ecological households and rainwater catchment.
Income Generation Program
Community development · Mexico
Programme supporting livelihoods and income generation for local women.
Special Needs Program
Disability · Mexico
Programme supporting people with special needs in Tlamacazapa.
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Atzin Canada, Zapapres e.V., OPIRG McMaster, Pakilia wirkt!, Yotlakat Non Siwatl
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