Where We Work

Mexico

The Mexican flag

Mexico was ruled by the Spanish for more than 300 years before achieving independence early in the 19th century. While significant economic progress has occurred in the past 15 years, today this nation of about 112 million people continues to struggle with low real wages, underemployment, inequitable income distribution, and few advancement opportunities for the largely Amerindian population in the impoverished southern states. Waterborne diseases such as bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever continue to plague both rural and urban communities. Only about 6% of the population attends evangelical Protestant churches.

Global CHE Enterprises works in two regions of Mexico.

Zihuatanejo

Located on the Pacific Coast this city of about 105,000 people is the fourth-largest city in the state of Guerrero and is located about 150 miles northwest of Acapulco.

Global CHE Enterprises is currently involved in three neighborhoods in Zihuatanejo (Vicente Guerrero, La Presa and Paraiso). In addition, a CHE program has begun among inmates in the local prison.

A model Children’s CHE program has also begun here. Children’s CHE focuses on providing shelter, food, medical help and clothing for children who are at risk. In addition there are programs that focus on health, psycho-social support and the spiritual life of the child. One of the most effective programs that the Global CHE Team in Zihuatanejo has developed is a club that recycles plastic. This club has been recognized and honored by the local city authorities, and has proven to be effective in helping at risk children in this city.

Children's recycling program Children's recycling program

Mexico City

Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world with a population of almost 20 million people. Global CHE Enterprises is working in five communities in the greater Mexico City area.

  • Xochimilco. In this community a group of women have begun to meet to pray and work for the transformation of their neighborhood and community.

    Xochimilco Women
  • San Lorenzo Tezonco. In this community there has been significant church growth since GCE staff and volunteers became involved.

  • Tepic Nayarit. The work of GCE in this community is focused on reaching the Huicholes people. Work has begun with both children and women.

    Huicholes children learning dental hygiene Huicholes women

  • Huichila Morelos. The work in this community is also focused on children.

    Huichila Morelos children
  • Samachique. A partnership with the Tarahumara Hospital has begun in this community. The hospital is becoming a base to reach an indigenous group of people nearby.