Making a Difference in San Miguel
The Other Side of San Miguel
San Miguel is every bit the glamorous place you’ve read about, but there is still enormous need. Please consider supporting these worthy causes, among others. Muchas gracias.
Empowering Women Through Microlending
Mano Amiga
Mano Amiga's mission is to help women in San Miguel empower themselves, financially and personally, through microlending. Mano Amiga changes lives by providing interest-free microloans, business training, and mentoring to local women who lack access to affordable credit, enabling them to build successful small businesses. Ann Marie Jackson is co-founder of Mano Amiga.
Building Houses for Families in Need
Casita Linda
Casita Linda creates a dignified, safe, and empowering environment that provides a foundation of hope for families living in extreme poverty. Ann Marie Jackson is an advisory board member and former vice president of Casita Linda.
Protesting Violence Against Women
The Healing Words Project
The Healing Words Project was created by artist Katie Van Doren during the national strike Un Día Sin Mujeres (A Day Without Women) in March 2020. In support of this national protest against an epidemic of femicides in Mexico, Van Doren documented over 1,000 women. The project has since grown to spread awareness about femicide and domestic violence worldwide. Ann Marie Jackson is an advisor to the project.
