Nutricion saludable para 120 ninos en Oaxaca

Dear friends,

We are pleased to share with you the progress of the campaign “Healthy Nutrition for 120 Children in Oaxaca.” Thanks to your generous support and ongoing commitment, we have made significant progress in the recovery and promotion of traditional foods within indigenous communities.

Below are some of the actions carried out thanks to your contribution:

Workshop: “For proper and healthy nutrition”
This workshop was held in six municipalities in the Sierra Juárez and Central Valleys regions, with the participation of 90 people, including parents, teachers, and school cooperative managers. The objective was to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating in the school environment, promoting healthy eating habits for children. During the sessions, the “Healthy Communities” guides were also shared as a support tool.

Children's play “Sowing Health, Harvesting the Future!”
Presented in four schools, this play sought to raise awareness among children about the value of a balanced diet and its impact on overall development. A total of 151 children actively participated, understanding the importance of choosing nutritious foods in their daily lives.

“Healthy Lunchboxes” workshop
Aimed at teenagers, this workshop reached 68 young people, with whom we reflected on the effects of consuming ultra-processed foods and the benefits of a natural diet. The dynamic and interactive session promoted conscious decision-making in relation to their physical and emotional health, especially at a key stage in their development.

World Food Day Commemorative Event
As part of this date, the graphic “For the right to healthy and nutritious food: Oaxaca without junk food” was presented at a discussion held at the IAGO gallery. This space brought together various participating organizations to share the achievements of more than five years of collective work, including Espiral por la Vida. Materials, actions, and tools developed to strengthen community awareness of the right to healthy food and the improvements achieved in the municipalities involved were presented.

Next steps:
Continue workshops and training sessions for parents, school administrators, and cooperative leaders to further promote healthy eating habits.
Implement workshops on organic and biointensive greenhouse gardening to strengthen food sovereignty within communities.

Dear Allies

We are very pleased to share with you the progress of the campaign "Healthy nutrition for 120 children in Oaxaca". Thanks to your generosity and unconditional support, we have made significant progress in promoting the recovery of traditional foods in indigenous communities.

The following are some of the actions carried out thanks to your contribution:

• World Water Day. We participated in the Public Action and Radio Day for Water, Food and Life, where we raised awareness among close to 60 people about the risks of excessive consumption of sugar in beverages and promoted healthier eating practices.
• Workshop “The adventure of superfoods against the villains of energy”.  It was held in two primary schools, with the participation of 380 children. Through games and playful dynamics, they learned about the nutritional value of traditional foods and how to choose healthier options.
• Presentation of the “Healthy Communities” guide. Within the framework of World Nutrition Day, we presented this tool designed for cooperatives, canteens and school stores, with the aim of improving school food environments. Thirty-eight people participated, including teachers, managers, municipal authorities and representatives of organizations.
• Play “Sowing health, harvesting future”. We made two presentations in preschools, reaching 66 children. This activity promotes nutrition education through art, facilitating learning in a fun and meaningful way.
• Workshop “Healthy Eating”. Aimed at school authorities, mothers and fathers, this workshop highlighted the role of school canteens and cooperatives as key allies to improve children's nutrition in the educational community.

Next steps

•  Continue with the presentations of the play “Sowing health, harvesting future” in more schools.
• Train mothers, fathers and caregivers on healthy eating.
• Implement workshops for children and adolescents to address the effects of the consumption of ultra-processed products.
• Provide training to cooperatives, canteens and school stores to apply the “Healthy Communities” guide and offer better food options.
• Launch an awareness campaign, including a video or radio spot, to further promote healthy eating habits.

Our thanks

We would like to thank you deeply for your valuable support, which has been a fundamental pillar in this journey towards healthier communities. Thanks to your commitment, today children from indigenous communities in Oaxaca are learning to eat better, recognizing the value of their traditions and taking care of their health from an early age.
There is still much to be done, and your accompaniment continues to be essential. We invite you to continue walking alongside us in this cause that unites us, because when we work together, change is not only possible, but lasting and capable of transforming lives.

With gratitude,
The Espiral por la Vida A.C. team.

Links:

• Press release Presentation of the Guide "Healthy Communities".
• Attendees highlight benefits of "Healthy Communities" guide
• Newspaper notes