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.