In 2006, marking its 50th anniversary as a
registered organization, the Casa was named a Center for Peace and
International Understanding.
Our mission is to
•Nurture
a space of community, exchange, and refuge in Mexico City.
•Encourage
understanding and dialogue between individuals, groups, and different
segments of society.
•Promote
peace, nonviolence, and the positive transformation of conflicts.
•Strengthen
the role of Mexican civil society in peace and justice.
We act as a link between the
international and Mexican peace and justice communities.
We work with others in
Mexico to organize and host workshops and educational events on
nonviolence and conflict transformation; promote economic justice
by selling fair trade products and supporting a Mazahua women’s
cooperative; and offer short-term lodging to a small number of
migrants and refugees.
Our
hospitality program and guesthouse continue to welcome
thousands of visitors from around the world, while our weekly social
and cultural activities build international understanding and
community.
The Casa is a space of reflection and action
for peace.
Cultural
Exchange
A group of local residents meet in the Casa conference room (Fridays
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm) to discuss social and cultural issues in English
with international guests and members of the Casa community. The group
is open to anyone interested in learning more about Mexican society
and culture.
For more information on our programs see our newsletter, La Voz de la
Casa, and our weekly bulletin of events in the Casa,
Lo Que Pasa
en la Casa.
