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To support grassroots initiatives which promote the sustainability and Independence of communities in Oaxaca. Our vision is to generate social-environmental consciousness and sustainable production in the Oaxacan countryside. Our major goals include: Securing the sustainability of natural resources in the communities here we work. Reducing the health risks associated with rural life in Oaxaca. Supporting resistance to consumerism and Independence from corporations and governments. Increasing community member's level of self-esteem, wellbeing and happiness. Increasing the level of people's satisfaction with community life. Objectives / Activities 1) Develop a working model sustainable homestead based on village life in Oaxaca. 2) Foster self-sustaining businesses that support women, families and local economies. 3) Preserve and promote biological diversity. 4) Protect cultural heritage and traditions. 5) Promote and support community-wide projects that foster social-environmental sustainability 6) Promote and support projects that improve domestic health 7) Augment household food self-sufficiency and community food sovereignty. 8) Engage local people and returning migrants in sustainable community development. 9) Support education and training for sustainable management of local initiatives, organizations and businesses. 10) Support and promote fair trade initiatives and collective marketing of village-made products. 11) Establish access to information on alternatives in health, economy, agriculture, society, etc.