What we do

The actions of Esperanza International result in more than just the physical acts of home construction. Esperanza focuses on creating a lasting, mutually beneficial relationship between volunteers from the United States and the Esperanza community in Mexico. This relationship is formed best by the unique volunteer experience that participants receive while working with Esperanza.

The volunteers interact with the community in a variety of unique ways that build a lasting impression of life in Mexico. The family makes lunch for the volunteers every workday, providing a shared-meal experience and a chance to participate in a little bit of daily life in the area.

Volunteers participate in a variety of activities after the workday ranging from visiting AIDS clinics, housing for those deported from the U.S and orphanages. These visits give the volunteer a very broad view of the situation in Mexico: from daily life activities to the more complex social systems of the area.

Esperanza also works to assist individuals and communities that have the potential for becoming self-sustaining. By working shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need, Esperanza International has successfully forged long lasting relationships based on mutual respect and responsibility.