Mexico City

The PILARES centres are spaces open to the public that promote the inclusion of the most vulnerable social groups, and are based on four main components: education, culture, sport and economic entrepreneurship.

In order to foster dialogue and mutual knowledge, people that, due to their personal situations have to face prejudices and stereotypes, offer themselves to become a “book” which can be consulted by “readers” that show interest in getting to know these personal circumstances first-hand.

This initiative is both a cultural center and a training facility which has become a hub of artistic creation, a space for art-focused dialogue, and a forum for diverse and important cultural expression.

The “Sábados Prepa Sí” program offers varied community activities for young people and the general public, promoting school permanence and community integration.

The PASE program promotes sports, recreational and cultural activities to rehabilitate and empower disadvantaged youth.

The Non-Motorized Mobility Corridors Program in Mexico City encourages the use of bicycles through bike lanes and events such as “Sunday Bike Rides”, promoting health, inclusion and reducing emissions.

The Urban Agriculture Program of the Government of the Federal District, in collaboration with the Chapingo Autonomous University, trains in intensive urban cultivation, promoting food security, employment and improvements in the urban environment.

In the Federal District, 33 risk areas are home to 11,000 families. The Family and Community Civil Protection Plan seeks to train them to prevent, mitigate and face contingencies through coordinated actions.