Amigos de San Cristóbal, A.C.

About us

Amigos de San Cristobal, A.C. is a non-profit organization based in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas. Since 2005 we are dedicated to raising and channeling resources so that other organizations can execute their projects in our areas of incidence: education, health, sustainable development and the environment of vulnerable groups.
We are local volunteers, Mexicans and expats, living in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas. We are a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization (NGO) that raises funds through community events like concerts and flea market, as well as through private donations, and grants from foundations.

Our mission
To generate synergies between different sectors of our community to achieve a just and equitable society that allows a decent life for all.


Vision
By 2022, we have created a model of community cooperation and participation for the Altos region, which is replicable in other regions of the state of Chiapas and which contributes to the well-being of the inhabitants of the region.

Areas of incidence
• Health
• Food sovereignty and environmental care
• Education

Amigos de San Cristobal, A.C. provides financial support to projects focused on improving the health, education and economic well-being of vulnerable groups in Chiapas, Mexico. Proven, well-established projects pass an annual screening process to ensure that funds will go directly to these goals.

Ana Cristina Vazquez Carpizo is the Director of Operation of Amigos de San Cristobal, A.C.

For other net participants we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.