Lomas del Valle, located near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is an aboriginal community home to the Huichol Native American people. The community primarily relies on employment in tobacco fields, which negatively impacts their health and income. They also face poverty and high levels of familial stressors, such as alcoholism and abuse.

Over the past 40 years, the government has unsuccessfully attempted to establish a church and state-run schools in the village. The current school, Nueva Creación, is entirely run by the community without government support.

Needs of Lomas del Valle:
Clean drinking water
Sanitary services
New school building
Construction materials
School supplies
Volunteer counsellors
Volunteer trades professionals
English-speaking volunteer teachers

The community urgently needs assistance to improve their school and living conditions. Donations and volunteer efforts are essential for constructing a new school building, providing clean drinking water and sanitary services, and supplying chairs, tables, and learning materials. Contributions of time, expertise, and resources are greatly valued and will directly support the planned construction of the new school.

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