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The programs of the Historic Center of Mexico City Foundation have benefited more than
11,930 Persons
who have improved their quality of life through counseling, outreach or community interventions in
neighborhoods, schools and public places.
a total of
60,384 sUPPorT services
are provided to consolidate the stability of the people served.
806,410 Persons
took part in various activities that the cultural programs of the Foundation
conducted.
casa vecina
(Neighbor’s house)
fUndaciÓn del cenTro HisTÓrico
de la ciUdad de méxico, a.c.
(Historic Center of Mexico City Foundation)
is the cultural space of the Fundación del Centro
Histórico de la Ciudad de México, a.C.
it conceives itself as a specialized laboratory
in production, mounting and research of
contemporary art, not as a traditional exhibition
space. it works based on the “studio” format,
understanding that the mounting of exhibitions is
a continuous experimentation process. Thus, its
objective is not to present finished artistic
products, but rather provide the necessary
infrastructure and financing to collaborate with
the investigation of invited artists. The projects
they support become part of the Documentation
Center archive, which also offers bibliography and
specialized magazines. Casa vecina (Neighbor’s
house) attempts to become an encounter and
dialogue space with several communities based
on its research and link programs, and it is also a
kind entrance to find contemporary art.
Was incorporated in 2002 to join the
revitalization Plan of the Historical Downtown
area, initiative headed by Mr. Carlos Slim Helú.
Since its creation, the Foundation has
implemented programs to improve the quality
of life of the inhabitants of the Historical Downtown
area, that have been translated to the creation
of jobs, safety in public spaces, quality health
services and a wide cultural offer.
at present, the Foundation is working in two strategic zones: the Historical Downtown of the
Cuauhtémoc Borough and “las Pensiles” in the Miguel Hidalgo Borough. it works with the following
programs:
economic develoPmenT, through which crafts workshops are offered to improve
the labor opportunities of youth;
local commUniTarian develoPmenT, that carries out
interventions in communitarian spaces in order to promote a healthy and free of violence life;
social
develoPmenT, that offers psychological and education services; the
cUlTUral ProGram has two
axes: a)
TradiTions, exHibiTions and conTesTs, through which exhibitions are made in public
spaces and events to preserve Mexican traditions, and b)
casa vecina, space that contributes to
the revitalization of the historic center to promote links between contemporary art and the various
audiences who visit the heart of the city.
in 2011:
Since it
sTarTed acTiviTies, the Fundación
del Centro Histórico has benefited
more THan
7’000,000 Persons.
CarlOS SliM FOUNDaTiON rePOrT
economic develoPmenT
CarlOS SliM FOUNDaTiON rePOrT
economic develoPmenT
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world monUmenT fUnd (wmf) aGreemenT
Plaza mariana
alliance carlos slim foUndaTion
and Grameen TrUsT To GranT social
micro-crediTs
a fund was created to support the restoration of the Historical Downtown area of Mexico City, through
an integral program for the conservation of historical buildings, management of sustainable tourism
and education of visitors.
carlos slim foUndaTion donated the Plaza Mariana to the archdiocese Mexico City; this architecture
triggers the road, urban and pastoral infrastructure surrounding the Basilica of Our lady of Guadalupe.
With a
ToTal exTension of
68,000
m
2
, Plaza Mariana contributes to the revitalization of this
important area of Mexico City.
Credits focused on productive activities of marginated areas of
Oaxaca, Puebla and Zacatecas.
There are
14 brancHes
and
24,500 crediTs
have been granted.
acHievemenTs
• The project has a
crysTal cross that divides the 4 main bodies of the Plaza:
evanGelizaTion
cenTer, colUmbario (with capacity for 120,441 niches),
GUadalUPano mUseUm and a
markeT
with more than 1,000 shops, that relocates the peddlers. In addition, it has a dining room, area for pilgrims,
nursery and rest room services.
CarlOS SliM FOUNDaTiON rePOrT
economic develoPmenT
CarlOS SliM FOUNDaTiON rePOrT
economic develoPmenT
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CarlOS SliM FOUNDaTiON rePOrT
ProTecTion and conservaTion of THe environmenT
CarlOS SliM FOUNDaTiON rePOrT
ProTecTion and conservaTion of THe environmenT
protection and
conservation of the
environment
One of the paradigms of the new civilization is
the environment and care, it does not become
a burden, but is even an important source of
economic activity and employment.