The issue of poverty in Fresnillo is so complex that an unstudied observer struggles to begin an analysis. Individual problems can obscure systemic injustices. It’s hard to see the forest for the trees.
I’ve just arrived home from the championship of the local soccer children and adult leagues. The trophy ceremony was disbanded after numerous fights [...]
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Fresnillo, Mexico
A mother of three in Fresnillo Mexico shares how Oportunidades has been a relief and benefit in her life.
Fresnillo is home to over 111,000 people many of which are experiencing poverty. I am currently in Fresnillo and I am submerge into the culture and life of the people here. I have found one mother [...]
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A new approach to lessen poverty provides families with cash grants.
According to the Oportunidades program in Mexico, if families agree to keep children in schools, attend required medical checkups, and attend workshops on how to stay healthy, the government will supply the funds to do so. This programs success is raising the amount of students [...]
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