Partners connects people and institutions across and within the Americas to create lasting solutions to the hemisphere’s toughest challenges through its Chapters, development projects, and exchange programs.
Explore our map below to learn about Partners’ current Chapters and programs by country.
Regions
Mexico
Partners has been working in Mexico since 1965, when our first Mexico Chapter was founded. Since 2011, our A Ganar program has empowered at-risk youth in one of the country’s most dangerous cities, Ciudad Juarez, with the skills and training to secure work or further education. Since 100,000 Strong in the Americas launched in 2014, nearly 20 Mexican institutions have been primary and partner recipients of Innovation Grants.
Chapters
- Capítulo de Yucatán
Overview
The Yucatan, Mexico Chapter and the Iowa, U.S. Chapter are bound to work together in a "Partnership" with certain stated goals and objectives. We have defined as our main goal "to improve the understanding of each of our sister counterparts, along defined lines according to our geography and culture", working "shoulder to shoulder", regardless of our religion and political beliefs. We also have the support of the Iowa Sister States organization, which together with the Iowa Chapter has supported very interesting projects.
Leadership
Chapter Email: MX.Yucatan.Capitulo@partners.net
Position Name Contact Information* President William Chay Contact Vice President Elias M. Alcocer P. Contact Secretary Paulina Espinosa R. Contact Treasurer Martha Trujeque Lara Contact *(Users must have a PartnersConnect account to access - log in or create one today!)Useful Links
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100,000 Strong in the Americas
The 100,000 Strong in the Americas (100K) Innovation Fund expands opportunities for higher education institutions to create partnerships and launch innovative student exchange and training programs. This opens access to underrepresented student populations, improves workforce development training, increases public-private investment, and strengthens people-to-people ties between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean.
The 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative equips and builds a thriving, skilled workforce across the Americas through multi-sector partnerships and innovative regional education collaboration. Equipping students with technical and linguistic skills through exchange programs, 100,000 Strong helps develop a more skilled workforce and strengthens regional economies. In 100,000 Strong, the U.S. Government, the private sector and regional governments, and higher education institutions work together to strengthen regional prosperity and U.S. economic security.
$9.8million in grants awarded25countries and 49 U.S. states and territories benefited from grant programs572higher education institutions formed partnerships for international collaboration7,100+student and faculty beneficiariesEmpowering Women in the Mexican Workplace
The Empowering Women in the Mexican Workplace project seeks to improve labor conditions for women in Mexico by increasing their leadership in unions, strengthening safeguards against workplace harassment and abuse, and advocating for fair wages and compliance with minimum labor standards. By promoting fair labor practices and safer work environments, the project supports greater economic stability and resilience, benefiting both Mexican and U.S. workers. This initiative is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Trade and Labor Affairs.
The project collaborates with civil society organizations to engage women workers, unions, employer associations, and other key stakeholders. By incorporating women’s labor rights into existing labor programs, the project strengthens protections that are essential for ensuring ethical labor practices and fair competition in North American supply chains.
By improving workplace conditions for women in Mexico, the project helps build stronger labor institutions and supports economic growth, advancing shared prosperity between the U.S. and Mexico.
354women workers and union leaders trained in leadership, conflict resolution, and collective bargaining10committees established within companies and unions to address cases of violence8protocols implemented in companies and unions to prevent, address, and eradicate gender-based violence and harassment in workplaces89workers trained to gather legal evidence related to workplace and union discrimination and violence194workers received legal assistance to address their labor conflictsMexico Awareness Raising Project
The Mexico Awareness Raising Project (MAP) integrates and expands upon existing efforts in Mexico to promote information about the 2019 Mexican Labor Reform, ensuring that workers, employers, and other key labor stakeholders can effectively navigate and utilize the country’s new labor systems. By strengthening outreach and education, the project supports fair labor standards and more balanced competition within North American trade. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Trade and Labor Affairs, this project will be implemented over a period of 4.5 years, from January 2021 to June 2025.
To advance its objectives, Partners of the Americas (Partners) collaborates with local and international civil society organizations, and engages prominent labor rights organizations, unions, and confederations in five key sectors—mining, auto assembly, auto parts, steel/aluminum, and electronics—where Mexico’s labor reforms have significant implications for labor conditions and trade commitments.
MAP’s initiatives include equipping workers, employers, and union leaders with knowledge of their rights and the mechanisms available to address labor disputes. The project also strengthens the capacity of the federal and state-level Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) and key institutions to conduct labor rights outreach and ensure effective implementation of labor reforms.
By improving awareness of labor rights and promoting fair workplace practices, MAP supports Mexico’s efforts to uphold labor commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This contributes to a stronger, more stable labor environment that benefits both Mexican and U.S. workers, reinforcing ethical labor practices and supporting fair competition across North American supply chains.
162.2 millionworkers were reached through social media campaigns, plus 12.5 million more via public labor institutions568stakeholders trained on the 2019 Labor Report, covering union rights, labor rights, and collective bargaining45public officials trained in digital skills to improve communications about the 2019 Labor Reform27machine workers completed the second cohort of the women's empowerment program10business associations participated in workshops on the 2019 Labor ReformMexico Migration Messaging Project
The Mexico Migration Messaging Project (MMMP), implemented by Partners of the Americas and funded by the U.S. Department of State, is designed to deter illegal migration from Mexico to the United States. This initiative aligns uses official communication channels to inform potential migrants about the risks and consequences of illegal entry, including the certainty of U.S. immigration enforcement. Through targeted messaging on social media, large-scale advertising campaigns, and rapid response strategies, the project works to prevent migration while enhancing border security.
By reducing illegal migration, the MMMP helps mitigate the financial burden on U.S. taxpayers and strengthens the integrity of U.S. immigration policies. The project also supports U.S. national interests by addressing the root causes of migration, contributing to regional stability, and promoting safer, more lawful migration pathways. Through its efforts, MMMP plays a key role in safeguarding U.S. borders, supporting economic prosperity, and advancing long-term security goals.
11,475producers to receive technical assistance8,400hectares under improved management practices950loans disbursed as a result of the project92private sector firms and farmer groups adopting certified production practicesMexico United 2026
The Mexico United 2026 project, funded by the U.S. Department of State, aims to strengthen Mexico’s capacity to prevent and address labor and human rights risks associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By working closely with local labor rights organizations and engaging national and local authorities, the project seeks to reduce the risk of labor abuses and human rights violations during the event.
As the United States plays a central role as a co-host in the 2026 World Cup, ensuring fair labor practices and protecting worker rights in Mexico directly supports broader efforts to uphold standards across North America. By improving labor conditions, the project not only contributes to a more ethical labor environment in Mexico but also ensures that U.S. businesses are operating on a level playing field, free from unfair competition.
By addressing these labor and human rights concerns proactively, Mexico United 2026 helps to reinforce the shared values between the U.S. and Mexico, fostering stronger trade relations and economic stability. This initiative reflects a commitment to ethical labor practices, supports workers’ rights, and strengthens regional partnerships that benefit both nations.
Gift of the United States Government
357workers and human rights defenders trained and supported on labor issues10informational and awareness-raising events held on labor law, international labor standards, and labor rights regarding the 2026 World Cup1mid-term evaluation conducted to assess project progress, achievements, challenges, areas of opportunity, and promising practices
