The Don Antonio Rivera Venegas Foundation was established on February 16, 2001, as a non-profit, altruistic institution dedicated to implementing projects and actions that strengthen the most vulnerable communities in the areas of health and social well-being.
This Foundation honors the legacy of Don Antonio Rivera Venegas, born in Orizaba, Veracruz, on July 24, 1885. His life was marked by effort, work, and dedication. From his childhood, he faced conditions of scarcity that sparked a deep awareness of the needs of the most disadvantaged groups in Mexico. His life and actions continue to inspire the Foundation, which operates in various municipalities in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca and Baja California Sur, in La Paz.
Currently, the Foundation is present in communities in the Sierra Sur region of Oaxaca and in La Paz, Baja California Sur.
Provide comprehensive support to vulnerable families and children in Oaxaca and Baja California Sur, ensuring access to health care and a better quality of life.
To be a consolidated and recognized organization for its high level of social commitment, standing out for the development of projects and actions that strengthen vulnerable communities in the areas of health and social well-being.
To be a consolidated and recognized organization for its high level of social commitment, standing out for the development of projects and actions that strengthen vulnerable communities in the areas of health and social well-being.
🍽️ Community Kitchen
🏥 Social Medicine
🐶 Canine Campaigns
🎁 Community Aid
🏛️ Tourist Walkway
💚 Social Well-being
🥊 Boxing Training Center
🧵 Artisan Promotion
🎁 Community Aid
🏥 Social Medicine (project starting in 2025)
👀 Ophthalmology Campaign (project starting in 2025)
Oaxaca ranks third in Mexico's poverty index, which limits access to adequate and healthy food for many families. In response to this problem, the Foundation created a Community Kitchen in Oaxaca City in 2021, aiming to guarantee proper nutrition for the most vulnerable individuals. This kitchen currently serves over 240 people daily, providing a nutritious and balanced menu that includes soup, stew, dessert, and fresh fruit water. Additionally, the Foundation supports local artisans and producers by purchasing their products, strengthening the regional economy and promoting community sustainability.
Through a Type II Mobile Medical Unit, the Foundation provides services that particularly benefit the elderly and children in marginalized communities. This model allows medical attention to be brought to those who lack access due to their geographic location or lack of resources, ensuring greater coverage and efficiency in health services.
📌 Main Medical Services
· Primary care (fever, cough, stomach pain, colds, etc.)
· Minor emergencies (suturing and dressings)
· Rapid testing (COVID, dengue)
🦷 Dentistry
· Simple extractions
· Dental prophylaxis
· Root planing and scaling
· Fluoride varnish application
· Resin fillings
The increase in stray dog populations presents challenges both in terms of public health and animal welfare. Sterilization, vaccination, and deworming campaigns help control overpopulation and promote responsible pet ownership and disease prevention. In September 2024, the Foundation carried out its first Vaccination, Sterilization, and Deworming Campaign in San Martín Tilcajete, benefiting 104 pets. Due to its success, this program is planned to expand in 2025 to more communities.
Oaxaca:
Throughout the year, the Foundation conducts donation campaigns to ensure continuous distribution and support to various places such as orphanages, the Tourist Walkway, and the Community Kitchen. The donations provided are in-kind; blankets, clothing, toys, food baskets, and shoes.
Baja California Sur, La Paz:
The Foundation’s goal is to continue supporting the communities of Baja California Sur, La Paz with donations to help improve the living conditions of vulnerable people, addressing their most urgent needs, and generating a long-term positive impact. Donations are also in-kind; blankets, clothing, toys, food baskets, and shoes.
In this iconic area of Oaxaca City, it is common to see children selling crafts and souvenirs due to lack of access to education and job opportunities. To help these children, the Foundation provides daily meals, as well as clothing and shoes, offering direct support to improve their quality of life.
In the summer of 2021, the Foundation opened a boxing and mixed martial arts gym in Tlacolula de Matamoros, equipped with the necessary facilities to train young athletes and future fighters. This gym, unique in Oaxaca, benefits 150 youth monthly, promoting sports as a tool for personal and community development.
The Foundation acts as an intermediary between local artisans and the Maíz y Agave restaurant, facilitating the acquisition of handmade crafts and utensils. This model strengthens the local economy and highlights the region’s cultural richness.
