Who we are
At Ixchel, we work to positively transform public health services in Mexico, helping people exercise their right to health with clear information, timely care, and cultural relevance.
Vision
That all people exercise their right to health information and care in a manner that is accessible, timely, quality, compassionate, culturally relevant, and free from any form of
discrimination.
Mission
We carry out actions of promotion, management, collaboration, enforceability and accompaniment in health to improve the care and experience of people in public health services.
Values
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Collaboration
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Autonomy
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Self-care
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No discrimination
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Interpersonal quality
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Compassion
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Transparency
Why did Ixchel emerge?
In Chiapas, inequality in access to medical services affects those without resources. The lack of an intercultural and gender-sensitive approach in the health sector leads to various forms of discrimination and mistreatment.
From 2018 to 2022,
The percentage of the population of Chiapas without access to health services increased from 17.6% to 66.1%.
More than 32% of the Chiapas population is not affiliated with any health institution, which equates to more than 1.8 million people without regular access to medical services.
Factors affecting access to health care in Chiapas
Poor infrastructure
The health system in Chiapas faces serious deficiencies: staff shortages, lack of equipment, and medical units closed due to structural problems. Many communities are visited only once a month by mobile units, forcing people to travel long distances to receive care.
Racism and discrimination
The Indigenous population faces systematic discrimination in accessing health services. Studies document how institutional racism contributes to exclusion and unequal treatment in health centers.
Poverty
The percentage of households with catastrophic health expenditures in rural areas is considerably higher than in urban areas. In other words, a family's health-related expenses perpetuate poverty across generations.
In this context of inequality and exclusion, Ixchel: Acompañamiento en Salud emerges as a necessary response.
Our programs seek to:
To provide
comprehensive support for indigenous women during their health processes.
Promote
Promote equitable access to quality medical services.
Combat
Combating discrimination and racism in the health system.
Accompany
to people in vulnerable situations so that they can fully exercise their right to health.
At Ixchel, we believe that health is a fundamental human right and we work to make it a reality for everyone in Chiapas.