Help Chiapas

09/09/2017

As you've probably heard, Thursday night a massive 8.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, México, with devastation felt throughout the lower portion of México and northern Guatemala.

Our hearts go out to everyone affected especially those who lost everything.

Chiapas is México's southernmost state and also its poorest with over 75% of its population living in poverty. Many of its inhabitants, Maya indigenous, live in small villages within the mountains and jungles and often go overlooked. Despite the challenges they face, they are a strong people. They're caring, loyal, and will work as hard as they need to to provide for their families.

Please join us in donating to the relief efforts!

All donations raised through www.HelpChiapas.org through the end of September will go to earthquake relief efforts in Mexico.

All donations are greatly appreciated.
Muchas gracias

09/08/2017

Abrazos a todos en Chiapas desde los EEUU 💜

06/21/2017

Happy Summer from Help Chiapas! Reminiscing about our awesome optometry trip in May and excited for the next service trip in July. Our volunteers make us who we are! We couldn't do it without you!

06/13/2017

Join us for an adventure in culture, natural beauty and service to humanity as we build our scholarship program for indigenous youth and tour Chiapas this July! 😍

06/03/2017

We had the greatest trip to Chiapas because of VOSH California and the optometry students from SUNY! More than 415 indigenous people from the community of Ignacio Allende and the surrounding area got eye exams, readers, prescription glasses and referrals for cataract surgeries and glaucoma care. We are so thankful for the volunteers who made it happen! Thank you, VOSH! Video crew to: Nancy Elle !!! Jason Gebran Phil Nguyen Nicole P**n Rosa Sanchez Sanchez Alex Munday

May 20-27, 2017 Palenque Ruins Agua Azul waterfall Village in Ignacio Allende San Cristóbal de las Casas

05/05/2017

Thanks to VOSH-California for this opportunity to help people see the beauty of their home with their own eyes! We are excited to announce that our May trip is focused on offering free optometric services to the community of Ignacio Allende. Eye exams, reading and prescription glasses for all who can make it to the clinics! For more info go to www.vosh.org

01/03/2017

Happy New Year from San Crisótbal de las Casas, Chiapas!

09/02/2016

What an amazing welcome to Ignacio Allende! We love our familia Chiapaneca ❤️!

09/02/2016

Doña María showing us the traditional Ch'ol embroidery. She is the last one in Allende who still wears the blouse every day. We are grateful for her presence in the community as an example of pride in the past, present and future of the Ch'ol culture.

08/27/2016

The cutest 💜 Kinmy. Can't wait to see her again when we head back yo the village tomorrow. But first, waterfalls:)