OUR MISSION: To empower disadvantaged youth with education and

life skills, enabling them to break cycles of poverty.

Greetings!

We are thrilled to be able to share so much good news!

In December we held our annual Christmas gathering, where we get updates from our students and they can exchange experiences. We also organized several cultural outings for the students to get to know each other better while visiting local historical sites. These short day trips during the Christmas vacation are a great chance for the student to take a much-needed break from their rigid work and study schedules. Additionally, we are excited to share with you a story so you can get to know one of our students.

Thank you for your support of Casa de Kids

and for accompanying both the staff and students throughout this process.

On Sunday, December 8, a brunch was held to provide an opportunity for students to socialize. 23 students attended and had a chance to chat with other students in the program, play games, win prizes, and receive Christmas gifts. This event allowed us to catch up, celebrate the end of another year, and to have fun together. 

Here in Oaxaca, many youth are raised near ancient historical sites they've never seen. Many families lack the funds necessary to visit these well-known sites, some of which date back thousands of years.

In December 2025 and January 2026, four field trips were organized with the students during their Christmas break including a trip to the ruins of San José Mogote, dating back to 3,000 BCE. Our group was able to climb and explore the ancient pyramidal structures that are considered to be the oldest permanent agricultural village in the Oaxaca Valley. It served as the local administrative center a thousand years before the ancent site of Monte Alban was built, which lies just a few miles south.

The second trip was a tour of the town Santa María Atzompa. In Atzompa, students attended a master ceramicist's presentation on the process of making ceramics with the local red clay and its trademark green glaze. This town's history of making ceramics is over 2,000 years old.

The thrid trip was a picnic held in Benito Juárez National Park, and on another day the students were invited to attend a film at a local cinema. Below are photos from the field trips. 

San Agustín Etla Chapel S. XIX. Fredy Castillo (21 yo), Frida Mateo (20 yo), Marco Zárate (24 yo), Mishell Ruíz (22 yo) and Liborio García (29 yo)

San Agustin Arts Center, Fredy Castillo (21 yo), Mishell Ruíz (22 yo), Liborio García (29 yo), Marco Zárate (24 yo) and Frida Mateo (20 yo).

Archaeological site of San José Mogote, Oaxaca.

Archaeological site of San José Mogote, Oaxaca.

Why Oaxaca? 

Oaxaca de Jaurez is the capital of the state of Oaxaca (pronounced "Wah-há-kah"). While our state is famous for our indigenous artisans and culinary arts, it ranks as the country's third poorest and has one of the highest illiteracy rates. Its mountainous terrain makes commerce and education difficult, attracting many seeking a better life to the capital.