Mexico, Puebla and Morelos Earthquake Relief

A year and a half ago, an 8.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Mexico and was followed just days later by a second, 7.1-magnitude quake. The devastation was widespread and the recovery is still ongoing—and donations like yours are making a difference. 

In the absence of full government support in the groups or organizations of artisans and producers, ICF is working with Impacto, a nonprofit who took the task of managing resources to support productive systems affected by the earthquakes #7S and #19S, in this path, the problem they faced was that the few resources destined for this sector, where for rebuilding of houses, for that reason we saw vital importance to generate support for productive systems, they consider that they are a fundamental part of the social tissue affected by the earthquakes.

ICF was proud to partner with Documental Ambulante, A.C./Levantemos Mexico to invest in comprehensive capacity-building projects and leaders (“fortalecedoras sociales”) involving leaders, community foundations, and nonprofits in the earthquake- affected areas. These initiatives are 2-3 year long strategies to change government policies, train communities in disaster preparedness, and promote community leadership that will mitigate damages when the next disaster strikes.

The victims are out of the headlines, but many people are still not out of the woods. Communities affected by the 2017 earthquakes still need our support in long-term recovery and resilience.