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Sep 19, 2018

Remembering on the Anniversary of Mexico’s 2017 Earthquake

On September 7th, 2017, and then again on September 19th, the lives of millions of Mexicans were changed forever. The Sept. 7th earthquake registered at...

Jul 2, 2018

Restoration Complete for Historic “La Ramona” Chimney in El Triunfo, BCS!

We are honored to announce that “La Ramona”, a unique monument in the town of El Triunfo, Baja California Sur, was successfully restored after the...

Jun 8, 2018

ICF Celebrates International World Oceans Day

Join ICF in celebrating World Oceans Day - June 8, 2018!...

Apr 19, 2018

Fresh Food for All: The Southern Baja Food Security Alliance

At least 10% of people in Mexico experience food insecurity, and in nine Mexican states that figure increases to 25-35%. In Baja California, as many...

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Apr 12, 2018

How Recovering from a Natural Disaster Impacts Food Security

In the span of a few hours or less, tremendous swells of water, unforgiving winds, or a fierce rattling of the earth can leave families...

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Mar 29, 2018

Not All Orphanages Are Equal: Make Sure You Support a Trusted Organization

When you imagine an orphanage in the U.S., there’s a good chance your mind thinks of a movie or a book set some time ago....

Feb 22, 2018

Disaster Update: Hurricane Irma (Barbuda & Antigua)

Do you remember Hurricane Irma? She tore through the Caribbean and then Florida in September, and while the storm may have been just a fleeting...

Effects of Mexico City earthquake natural disaster

Feb 20, 2018

Disaster Update: Mexico Earthquake

On September 19, 2017, a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Mexico, causing 369 deaths and extensive damage to the region. Mexico City — with a population of...

Students sit at their desks at the new Palapa Learning Center

Sep 14, 2017

4 Ways the Palapa Society is Bettering Todos Santos

For nearly 15 years, the Palapa Society of Todos Santos has administered educational, medical, and environmental programs for local children and their families in the...