About the NGO
If defenders of life safeguard the health of the world...
Who looks after their health?
OUR HISTORICAL MOMENTOur planet and its inhabitants are facing severe crises in all aspects of life, moving towards an increasingly tragic and irreversible fate. In this civilizational paradigm, where resources are exploited with excessive insensitivity, much of humanity remains passive and vulnerable to the exploitation of the current system's destructive dynamics. In this crisis-ridden world, where disillusionment reigns and dreams of change are nullified, there are altruistic individuals with great empathy, holding moral standards independent of external social controls, driven by a genuine ethic of conservation and dedicated to serving the needs of others. They address and solve societal problems while maintaining a fundamental respect for life. The actions and performance of activists and defenders are crucial as the ecological crisis deepens. Driving and generating concrete changes to preserve vital balance on Earth is one of the few viable paths and solutions for surviving and navigating the crisis. Supporting and ensuring the comprehensive health of environmental and social activists is a collective benefit, as they are the primary agents and promoters of the urgent and necessary changes needed today.
WHAT MOVES US
We believe in the importance of not only recognizing and highlighting current problems but also supporting those who, with profound sensitivity towards the world, are taking action for the common good, even when the costs of this mobilization outweigh the benefits. They should be regarded not only as subjects deserving protection but, even more so, as subjects of essential rights. We firmly believe that emotions are not just factors that explain collective action but a fundamental force that sustains and continues mobilization and defense efforts over time.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has"
Margaret Mead​
WHO WE ARE
We are a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing psychosocial and therapeutic support to defenders of life in all its forms. Founded in 2024 and based in Mexico City, we offer services internationally, with a primary focus on Latin America. Our direct beneficiaries are change agents, activists, social leaders, and defenders of human rights, democracies, and the environment, which indirectly benefits the various communities and causes they serve, giving our services limitless potential for good. Our work focuses on developing and managing support programs, recruiting mental health professionals, therapists, and mentors, raising philanthropic funds to sustain our services, and ensuring effective and transparent coordination. Through this support platform, we aim to guarantee healing, security, and protection strategies for these invaluable defenders, ensuring the world has the option of moving towards a happier destiny.
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VISION AND MISSION
El Mundo Duele's MISSION is to provide interdisciplinary support to defenders of life, promoting and safeguarding their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, resilience, and capacity to face the challenges associated with their work. This enables them to continue their crucial efforts in environmental protection, human rights, and humanitarian aid sustainably and effectively, improving not only their quality of life but also positively impacting the environments and communities they assist. Our VISION is to be a global altruistic and beneficial organization, contributing to a world where defenders can operate with full mental and emotional health, enhancing the quality of their lives and their services, which positively impact the actions they promote and the communities they support. We aspire to increase recognition of their work and build a global network of solidarity and care that strengthens their abilities, amplifies their impact, and fosters positive and lasting change in society and the environment.
