IMAGINALCO
Annual Report 2019
Imaginalco
at a glance
In 2012, we planted a seed on uncertain ground. Seven years later, after much nurturing in the form of caring, working and learning, a tree has been formed and the fruit of our labor has nurtured our community.
In 2019, our roots found the necessary soil to expand and today, they seek harvest in other territories.
Who we are
Imaginalco is a social project that through its spaces and programs, gives tools, a healthy social network and opportunities for the girls, boys and youth in vulnerable situations, in order for them to live full lives with the opportunity of choosing their own paths.
We want to be part of the construction of a safer, healthier and more united community, with opportunities for all and with less violence, in Malinalco, Estado de México.
After 7 years of work, constant research and learning, we are starting to share our knowledge and to help in the decision making in other communities within the country.
Our objectives
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We contribute to the integral development of girls, boys and youth with slim socioeconomic opportunities, situations of violence and drug use.
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We work with these children and young people for them to be able to live a full life and choose their own paths.
Our finances
Our spaces
Having and maintaining dignified and adequate areas is essential to achieve our goals. Physical spaces allow us to create safe environments, where we help each other, take care of ourselves and have fun. Thanks to the commitment of our allies, in 2019 we took enormous steps in this regard.
We have our own space!
This year we bought our own space, it is in the “Espacio Cultural Seis Calles” and we are happy to have a brand new area that is worthy to receive our children, youth and all the families we support.
We invested in the Yaotécatl soccer field
Today the Yaotécatl soccer field is more professional than ever!
We installed a fence, an office and a water intake to take care of the space.
We adapted “Xolocasa” and built a yurt
This mobile classroom, and the area that we remodeled thanks to the support of dozens of volunteers, is now a space that generates containment and allows us to monitor our participants much more closely.
Girls, boys and youth
"What I like most about Imaginalco's social work is that an important part of it is oriented towards the formation of social capital for the community. By involving local youth in the operation of the project and accompanying them in its process of training and education in different areas, the result is very satisfactory, as they become agents of change in favor of their community."
César Ariza, Former collaborator in Imaginalco
Healthy families
"Imaginalco helped me a lot to get ahead, I was in depression, and thanks to their advice and the support I have received, I got ahead. My daughter, who is the one who has been assisting Imaginalco, is much happier, she hurries more doing her chores in the house in order to go to Imaginalco; now she's even better behaved. My husband has also benefited from the talks he has attended, he has been making safer decisions with his children. I think Imaginalco has helped the community, most of the kids I see there were getting out of line, and now I see them calmer and healthier. It's very important that Imaginalco is here, it is a great help for my family and the whole community. "
María del Carmen Hernández, participating mother
United community
"I have been able to see the evolution process of Mictlán. Since it emerged it has been an initiative that has filled me with joy for the great capacity it has to bring together so many people from all walks of life in our community. It has brought together all the organizations and groups that work for a common goal, and through Mictlán we have been able to join and feel the strength and cohesion that is achieved with art and celebration, and that on a deeper level manages to put us all on the same plane. "
Teresa Ojeda, Collaborator in the Recorrido al Mictlán through Voices and Visions of Malinalco and Ameyalli
Advocacy
Imaginalco beyond Malinalco
"It is not only important, but necessary, that projects such as Imaginalco promote conversation and reflection on the use of inhalant drugs in Mexico. Otherwise, an inclusive dialogue in which a diversity of voices are involved is not likely to happen. These type of voices are not usually incorporated into the citizen participation scheme, since it is rare for public bodies to convene talks such as the "Hablemos del Tolueno" meeting."
Andrés Hirsch Soler, Founder of ReverdeSer Colectivo
Sustainable projects
"It's important for me to support organizations like Imaginalco, who within their strategy seek to generate resources that support the economic sustainability of the organization. It is a difficult goal to achieve and one that I respect a great deal, especially for the expenses involved in its operation. I think that little by little, projects like Xoloplastics or Seis Garritas ensure the long-term viability of Imaginalco."
Antonio García Arana, recurring donor in Imaginalco
Our team
People are the most important component in Imaginalco, because our work is based on building healthy relationships that inspire us to transform ourselves and transform our environment. In 2019, we celebrate the integration of new people, and we recognize those who have chosen to close their cycle with us.
Trainers
Operators
Professionals with experience and vocation who are dedicated full time to provide accompaniment, listening and support to our participants.
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Carlos Ponce de León Villa
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Victor Manuel Castillo Alvarado
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Manuel Alejandro Urcid Gómez
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César Ariza
Young people from the community who have had a training process with us and are now part of our work team.
Alexis Saldivar López
Julio César Romero Coatzin (soccer coach)
Martín López Gúzman (soccer coach)
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Estrella Ruiz Landeros
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Selene Ferreyra Hernández
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Bonifacio Hernández Sánchez
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Elizabeth Noriega Hernández
Youth leaders
Young people from the community who are in formation and have some basic responsibilities in our spaces and projects.
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Carlos Soco Montero
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Jonny Maldonado Michua
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Ernesto Hernández Landeros
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Miguel Ángel Rodríguez
Coordinators
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Magdalena Vázquez García
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Luz Elena Monroy Jiménez
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Celina Hernández Cruz
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Octavio Pliego Triste
Persons in charge of ensuring that the activities programmed for some projects are carried out.
Claudia Almanza Tacubeño: Yaotécatl soccer school
Alfredo Rivera Vazquez: Xoloplastics
Social service
Local university or high school students, who choose Imaginalco to share their hours of social service with us.
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Jaime Edid
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Jerónimo Rioseco
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Héctor López
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Rubén Pavón
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Regina Segura
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Deborah Margules
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Griselda Anaya
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Frida Elena Gómez
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Manuel Alejandro Téllez
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Marcos Tronllan
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Sebastián García
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Emilio García
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Esteban Gámiz
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Erna Daniela López
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Valentina Alessandra de Leo Velasco
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Dulce González Corral
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Karen Hernández Higueldo
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Erick Gutierez Medina
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José Alberto Benítez Hernández
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Leticia de Jesús Chino Hernández
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Mayra Nayeli Chino Brito
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Carmen Guadalupe Sanchez Corona
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Alejandro Pérez Hernández
Experts by project
Experts who collaborate with us on different projects, according to their areas of expertise.
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Adrián Hernández Santisteban: Coordination of Advocacy
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Paulina Georgina Pansza Cedillo: Coordinator of the strategy of Child Sexual Abuse
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Andrés Hirsch: Coordinator of Hablemos del Tolueno
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Nidia Olvera Hernández: Researcher of Hablemos del Tolueno
Communication
Area that helps us share important messages in the appropriate channels with all those interested in what we do.
Administration
Area that is in charge of helping us to take care of our financial resources and our spaces.
Adriana Casas: Head of Administration
María del Carmen Hernández Advrela: Head of cleaning
Management
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Paula García Martínez Parente
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Michelle Thions Keller
We have an executive manager and program manager. Both are responsible for ensuring that what we do is possible, sustainable and in favor of our goals.
Marcela Orraca Corona, Executive Director
Ximena Camou Guerrero, Program Director
Board of Directors
People with experience and vision who share their time voluntarily, to support Imaginalco's sustainability, transparency and professionalism.
Daniel Kuri Breña Romero de Terreros; President
Francisco de Jesús Ibáñez Cortina; Secretary
José Ignacio Echeagaray Painted
Antonio Alfeirán Ruiz
Isolde Boadicee Arzt Colunga
Joaquín Mendoza Icaza
Tufic Neme Martínez
Milagros Fernández Fernández
Noel González Cawley
Bruno Cattori Alonso from Florida
Ariadna Muñiz Patiño
Columba Suinaga
Isabel Corral
Hernán Sabau
Our communication strategy started!
This year the communication area was created in Imaginalco. We managed to renew our website and start a digital community through our social networks, follow us and sign up for our newsletter!
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"I have followed the Imaginalco process, how they communicate their projects and their structure. Their website and social networks reflect clarity and honesty. They reflect the people who make up the team: their determination, love for what they do and their humanity. Imaginalco inspires. "
HELIOS NIETO,
XANHARU DIRECTOR
Thank you!
To all our allies, donors, collaborators and friends, thank you very much for your support!
"In the last 8 years, Imaginalco has managed to open horizons where there were none before or in the imagination, support where there was emptiness, respect, where there were rivalries, trust where there were insecurities, cordiality instead of conflict. Imaginalco changes lives and it is what I like most about the organization. "
Michelle Thions, co-founder in Imaginalco
Allied institutions
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Collaborating institutions
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Local allies
Primaria Demetrio Martínez
Secundaria Ignacio García Tellez
Thank you for sharing with us what is most valuable: your time, work and ideas
Agrícola Martínez Chagre
Alejandra Patricia Ceballos Mejía
Alejandro Argaez Escalona
Alfonso Oseguera Iturbide
Ana Isabel Hernández Tapia
Ane Alfeirán
Andrés Kuri Breña Rosillo
Armando Urzúa
Clorinda Romo
Dora de la Torre Guzmán
Eduardo Reyes Bravo
Einar Lemus
Félix Santos
Fernando Martínez
Guillermo Chavez Canales
Javier Arrillaga
José Antonio Aguilar Trujillo
José Antonio Bárcenas
José Antonio Barroso
Karen Rosillo Rendón
Lorena Montañez
Marcela Corona
Marien Monroy
Mercedes Kuri Breña Rosillo
Ricardo Flores Arce
Sergio Pérez
Virginia Navarro
Thank you for believing in what we do and allowing us to continue.
Abril Espino
Adriana Canales Ucha
Adriana Flores
Alana Camou Ortiz
Alberto Ehrsam
Alberto Miranda Mijares
Alejandra Murrieta
Alessandro Mendoza Galina
Alfonso Oseguera Iturbide
Alfredo Becker del Rio
Alfredo Rivera
Ana Villanueva
Andres Camou
Antonio García Arana
Azul Espino
Blanca Pia Torres Satien y Torres
Brianda de Jesús Navarrete
Carla Faesler Bremer
Carlos Alvear
Carlos Camarillo
Casilda Gómez Morín
Christian Herreman
Columba Suinaga Romero de Terreros
Daniel Kuri Breña Romero de Terreros David Lauer
Edgardo del Valle Martínez
Edith Espino
Edzná García Solano
Emma Lucía Sánchez Ramos
Felipe Creel Charles
Felipe de la Fuente
Francisco J. Ibañez Cortina
Guillermo Chavez Canales
Héctor Aguirre Cobo
Héctor Rivero Borrel Miranda
Hernán Sabau García
Hugo Nicolás Luna Viveros
Ignacio Gómez Morín
Isabel Corral Mijares
Isolde Boadicee Artz Colunga
Jan Esparza
Joaquín Mendoza Icaza
Jorge Luis Ávila Bonilla
José Alejandro Casas Farias
Jose Antonio Aguilar Trujillo
Jose Joaquín Suarez de Abiega
José Raz Guzmán Castro
Leopoldo Novoa
Luis Fernando Rodríguez
Lulú Escobar
Maite Corral Mijares
Manuel Ramón Camou
Marcela Corona
Margarita Revesz de Aguirre
Mari Cruz Payan
María del Carmen Carús
María José Orraca
María Teresa Guerrero
Marie Aimee Francoise Beatrice de Montalambert
Mario Schjetnan
Moises Alberto Pineda Padrón
Noel González Cawley
Norma Terregrosa
Paloma Porráz del Aro
Paola Valdez Torregrosa
Patricio Berlanga
Rafael Joaquín Mancera de Arrigunaga Rafael Rebollar
Rebeca Gil García
Rosalía Segura
Sarah I Espino
Silvana de la Selva
Susana Corcuera Martínez del Río
Susana Martínez Parente
Tamara Ortiz
Teresa Ojeda
Víctor Jonatan Luna Viveros
Violeta Luna
Walter González Lutzenkirchen
"I think it is worth investing in Imaginalco, because their team is extremely capable and professional, and because they have managed to continually reinvent the project with outstanding results and impacts. Many young people have been able to get ahead thanks to this project."
Simone Haf, Founder and Member of the Board of Directors of ConnACT
Imaginalco in the face of a global emergency
Covid-19
Due to the seriousness of the situation we are going through, we communicate in our 2019 annual report that we are taking immediate action in this regard.
Given the socioeconomic effects that the community in Malinalco is facing, we have made the necessary modifications to our strategy to serve families with a short and long-term care program.
If you want to know more about our strategy and support it, do not hesitate to contact us.
