5. WWhhaatt ddoo wwee ddoo??
Semillas…
• provides financial support (grants) to groups and
leaders
• gives training on issues such as gender,
human rights, leadership, fundraising and
communication
• connects women’s organizations and
indigenous leaders working in different parts of
Mexico so that they can meet, build alliances,
share strategies and strengthen their work
• provides opportunities (with other donors, in
key spaces, etc.)
7. SSeemmiillllaass
PPrrooggrraammss
Human
Labor
Rights
Safe Maternity
Other Human
Rights
Right to
Choose
Land Rights
Economic
Autonomy
Lesbian
Movement
Sexual
Education
GGeennddeerr vviioolleennccee,, SSeeccuurriittyy ffoorr DDeeffeennddeerrss,, MMiiggrraattiioonn
8. OOuurr ggrraanntteeee ppaarrttnneerrss
• Women who work to
prevent other
women from dying
during pregnancy, in
childbirth, or
postpartum
• Domestic Workers who seek recognition
for their work and formal working conditions
9. OOuurr ggrraanntteeee ppaarrttnneerrss
• Young women who encourage other young
women to learn more about their bodies and
their sexuality
• Women factory
(maquila)
workers who
fight for equal pay
for men and
women
10. OOuurr ggrraanntteeee ppaarrttnneerrss
• Indigenous women who fight to have a voice
and a vote in the local assemblies which
are traditionally dominated by men
• Lesbian women who defend their right to
publicly display their affection
• Activists who work so that all women have
the right to choose whether or not they
become mothers
• Students who document sexist language in
the press
13. SSeexxuuaall aanndd RReepprroodduuccttiivvee RRiigghhttss
GGuuaaddaalluuppee GGaarrccííaa,,
EEssttaaddoo ddee MMééxxiiccoo
An indigenous leader
who trains other
women in two
communities of the
Mazahua region of San
Filipe del Progresso to
promote knowledge
about sexual and
reproductive health.
15. EEccoonnoommiicc AAuuttoonnoommyy
Cooperativa Jolom Mayaetik, Chiapas
An organization of indigenous artisan women
which operates as a co-op with the aim of
participating in the economy as well as to serve as
a platform for social and political participation for
its members.
17. OOuurr AAlllliieess
Network of Women and Men Investing in
Women
Individual donor network that brings together more
than 250 people interested in contributing to built a
more just and equitable Mexico.