Bringing holistic care and the hope of Christ to children and families on the outskirts of Oaxaca City.
On the outskirts of Oaxaca City, the community of Zaachila faces severe poverty and underdevelopment. Many families have migrated here from smaller villages in search of a better life, but instead encounter widespread unemployment and dire housing conditions. For most, daily life is focused on survival, with little hope for a purposeful future.
Three out of four residents lack access to basic necessities, and most have only a primary level education. Many children suffer from malnutrition, neglect, and abandonment. Far too often, they are forced to leave school to take low-paying jobs that trap them in an endless cycle of poverty, a cycle that often brings with it drug use, gang membership, and teen pregnancy. The need for holistic care and spiritual guidance is urgent.
At Trigo y Miel, 120 children receive a healthy meal six days a week, along with safe drinking water, education and tutoring, medical check-ups, weekly church services, and discipleship groups. The program also offers a savings bank and operates a private Christian school to further equip children with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. Together, we’re helping raise children who are healthy, learning, loved, and growing in faith, children who will impact their families and community for generations to come.
Declaring and demonstrating the good news of Jesus Christ has always been – and will always be – at the heart of everything we do. Our program is led by Pastors Victor and Lety Velasco who run a vibrant church located at our program.
Children are the seeds of the future. When we invest in them, they grow into agents of change in their families and communities. Our program meets the individual needs of each child and extends outward to their whole environment.
Our program is holistic, caring for the whole child – their mind, body and spirit. We provide regular meals to children, food baskets for families, education, tuition and supplies, safe drinking water, medical care, safe homes, discipleship, and a caring community.
Victor and Lety, natives to Oaxaca, are local Christian leaders with a heart for the next generation. We work closely with them to ensure strong relationships, cultural understanding, and wise stewardship.
Victor and Lety, both natives of Oaxaca, Mexico, are the Program Directors of our Mexico Program. In 2006, God called both of them to work in a children’s ministry that is now known as Trigo y Miel. Since then, they have experienced God’s deep love and provision for the children and for themselves. Victor and Lety work to provide food, education, healthcare, and the teachings of biblical principles through the presentation of the gospel.
What drew you to the mission of Forward Edge? Forward Edge is dedicated to a holistic approach and that’s something that we deeply believe in – it’s what drew us initially to the ministry. We are now compelled and excited by getting to belong to this group of men and women passionate about serving God and His people.
If you could have dinner with any person in history (excluding Jesus) who would it be and why? We would dine with Joseph Anfuso, Nicole Klepec and Jeff Thompson. We can learn a lot from each of them.
What is something about you others are often surprised to learn? People are often surprised by our large sense of humor.
Your gift enables our Trigo y Miel program to deliver life-changing resources, offer lasting hope, and equip children to discover their God-given purpose. Monthly giving provides steady support, but every act of generosity makes a difference.
$25 can provide a medical check-up for 14 children.
20 years old (11-07-2004)
Female
Trigo y Miel, Mexico
16 years old (12-05-2008)
Male
Trigo y Miel, Mexico
8 years old (05-01-2017)
Female
Trigo y Miel, Mexico
10 years old (01-27-2015)
Male
Trigo y Miel, Mexico
7 years old (08-19-2017)
Male
Trigo y Miel, Mexico
As a child sponsor, you provide nutritious meals, safe drinking water, education, healthcare, and spiritual guidance. Beyond meeting critical needs, you build a priceless relationship with your child, helping them discover their true worth and God-given potential.
Teams of 10 or more are invited to go on a 7-night mission trip to Trigo y Miel. You will be the hands and feet of Jesus as you serve children and their families, build relationships, and grow in faith.
Partnering your church or school with our program in Mexico creates a meaningful, long-term, and holistic impact for all parties involved. Could your church or school be part of what God is doing here?
