Established in 2005, Mexican Foundation For Technology In Education is the sister organization and fundraising arm to UNETE in Mexico. UNETE is a registered nonprofit organization in Mexico with over 24 years of experience in improving digital equity and augmenting the education experience in public schools throughout Mexico.

In 2023, UNETE Mexican Foundation launched a recurring donor program called “AMIGOS de Mexican Foundation”. Through this program, we are working towards connecting the Mexican American community (and our allies) across towns and cities in the United States.

UNETE Mexican Foundation recognizes two stark realities. One, there are many communities from Mexico that have migrated to the United States in recent decades. Two, there is still room to improve digital equity and augment the educational experience of public schools in Mexico. One of the driving goals from AMIGOS de Mexican Foundation is to connect people in the U.S. who have migrated from Mexico to an opportunity to give back to a community from where they once called home. We also seek to inform people of the need for enhanced education experiences for students in public schools in Mexico.

Did you know?

51.3% of elementary schools in Mexico do not have computer equipment for pedagogical purposes and 72% lack Internet access for educational needs.

33.5% of high schools in Mexico do not have computer equipment for education and 56.9% lack Internet access for instructional needs.

Source: MEJOREDU Academic Year 2019-2020.

The collective support from this campaign will go to benefit marginalized schools in Mexico with a model designed to promote digital equity and elevate educational standards through two key components: the provision of technological equipment for media classrooms and the implementation of a teacher mentoring program. These components are poised to have a lasting impact on multiple generations, ensuring a sustainable educational transformation within the communities surrounding these schools.

The technological equipment for the media classroom includes:

10 to 20 computer units
Installation of Internet infrastructure and free connectivity for one year
Integration of digital content and resources preloaded on the computer units

The Teacher Mentoring program begins after the technological equipment and includes in-person support with a facilitator for ten months during the school year. The program includes:

Educational portal
Help desk
Teacher training
School support
Evaluation

The combination of teacher empowerment and technology holds immense significance. The teacher mentoring program plays a pivotal role in ensuring that educators effectively leverage the technology in their new media classrooms, providing continuous support during their initial year of utilizing these resources. The primary objective of this “UNETE” model is to enhance educators' digital competencies, thereby equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate the digital landscape effectively.

Furthermore, the UNETE model aims to cultivate 21st-century skills among students participating in the program, including digital literacy, critical thinking, and teamwork. By fostering these skills, the program seeks to empower students to thrive in an increasingly digital world and prepare them for the challenges of the future.

So ¡únete! (join us) and become an amigo (friend) of Mexican Foundation. As a recurring donor, you will join a force of advocates for digital equity and quality education. Together we will make quality education to public schools in Mexico a reality for future generations to come.

Amigos of Mexican Foundation

By UNETE Mexican Foundation

Amigos of Mexican Foundation

Become an Amigo of Mexican Foundation. UNETE (join us) and together we can bring quality education to public schools in Mexico.