Hope in the face of adversity. Connection, exchange, and strategies

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ABOUT...

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Ensemble of Latin America and the Caribbean - 2026

Hope in the face of adversity: Connection, exchange, and strategies, is the name we have chosen for this Latin American Ensemble.

For the first time, Fondation CHANEL partners—such as funds, international organizations, global organizations, and local organizations from various parts of Latin America and the Caribbean—will gather to engage in profound dialogue on how to improve our actions in defense of the rights of women and children of Latin America and the Caribbean.

We believe that amidst the adversity we are experiencing globally and across the different territories of the region, we need to connect with hope, connect with the diversity of movements fighting for women's rights, and we fully trust that with these guiding principles we can build together, forms of articulation and the generation of strategies for women's rights.

Fondation CHANEL

Has a firm commitment to the women of Latin America and the Caribbean. Since 2011, the foundation has worked in solidarity with other civil society organizations to create the necessary conditions for women and girls to be free to forge their own destiny. It does this through multi-year support, adapting global strategies to local realities, and amplifying community-driven solutions.

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Mexico City, Hotel Andaz Condesa

AGENDA

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Fondos de mujeres del sur

Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Ecuador, Peru

The Fondo de Mujeres del Sur (FMS) is a foundation that supports organizations promoting women's rights in all their diversity. It is present in a wide variety of territories: from the Amazon jungles to the southern tip, passing through the Gran Chaco Americano, the Atlantic Forest, wetlands, and rural and urban areas.

Fondos de mujeres del sur

Fondo de Mujeres Bolivia Apthapi Jopueti

Bolivia

We are a feminist, autonomous, secular, and plural women's fund that mobilizes, redistributes resources, and provides grants, accompanying feminist processes of diverse women's organizations, collectives, networks, associations, and feminist and LBTIQ+ movements to foster awareness, reflection, and dialogue based on experiences, collective articulation, emancipation, and the exercise of rights.

Fondo de Mujeres Bolivia Apthapi Jopueti

Fundación voces libres

Bolivia

We are an apolitical and secular non-profit humanitarian entity that has been working for 26 years to benefit the most vulnerable population in Bolivia: children and women who suffer some type of violence and live in poverty in the departments of Cochabamba, Potosí, and La Paz.

Fundación voces libres

Promundo

Brazil

Promundo is a Brazilian NGO that operates in Brazil and other countries, promoting gender equality and preventing violence through the transformation of masculinities.

Promundo

Fundo Agbara

Brazil

We are the first fund for Black women in Brazil. We transform the lives of those who transform everything.

Fundo Agbara

Mapa do Acolhimento

Brazil

We are an organization made by women and for women. We have existed since 2016 so that Brazilian women have access to comprehensive and effective support to break the cycle of violence and regain control over their lives. Learn more about our theory of change.

Mapa do Acolhimento

Fondo alquimia

Chile

We are a feminist women's fund working for the human rights of women, girls, and sexual and gender diversities. We mobilize resources to support territorial organizations and activist networks developing their work in Chilean territory. Since 2002, we have worked alongside these organizations for a future of well-being (buen vivir) for everyone.

Fondo alquimia

Women for Conservation (Mujeres por la Conservación)

Colombia

We empower women with environmentally sustainable economic, educational, and health resources which holistically benefit communities and critical biodiversity.

Women for Conservation (Mujeres por la Conservación)

Fondo Lunaria

Colombia

We are a feminist fund that mobilizes economic resources to dignify and strengthen collective processes of diverse young women and trans individuals, who work to defend, demand, and enjoy their rights.

Fondo Lunaria

Fòs Feminista

Global

We provide contraceptives, abortion care, and sex education to the most marginalized women and girls, while advocating to dismantle the barriers that prevent them from accessing healthcare.

Fòs Feminista

Puentes

Regional

We are a virtual non-profit entity working to strengthen the narrative power of social justice movements in Latin America.

Puentes

Black Feminist Fund

Global

A global feminist fund supporting Black feminist movements.

Black Feminist Fund

Equality Now

Global

Everything we do at Equality Now contributes to one of four strategic goals, each addressing a key driver of global gender inequality: achieving legal equality, ending sexual violence, ending sexual exploitation, and ending harmful practices.

Equality Now

Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action

Regional

The Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA) is a diverse network of women's funds, environmental justice funds, NGOs, and women-led community-based organizations (CBOs). Led by the Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres (FCAM), with partners Both ENDS and Mama Cash, GAGGA guarantees women's rights to water, food security, and a clean and healthy environment.

Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action

CARE

Regional

CARE places special emphasis on working alongside poor girls and women because, equipped with the proper resources, they have the power to lift whole families and communities out of poverty.

CARE

Partners In Agriculture / Zanmi Agrikol

Haiti

We are utilizing education and agriculture to create sustainable livelihoods for the Haitian people and to restore the island's green crop lands and forests.

Partners In Agriculture / Zanmi Agrikol

Groundswell International

Regional

Founded in 2009, Groundswell International is a network of partner NGOs working in the Global South. We connect smallholder farmers and organizations in 11 countries across West Africa, the Americas, and South Asia to generate and scale agroecological solutions.

Groundswell International

Médicos del Mundo

Spain

We fight all diseases, including injustice.

Médicos del Mundo

Fondo Semillas A.C.

Mexico

We are a feminist fund in Mexico that believes in the transformative power of organized girls, youth, women, trans, non-binary, and intersex people.

Fondo Semillas A.C.

Nebula Fund

Global

We are an emerging multi-year fund with the motivation and determination to find opportunities and support the call of movements for collaborative, creative, and flexible funding.

Nebula Fund

Global Fund for Children

Global

In the fight for children's rights, the Global Fund for Children promotes bold ideas that might otherwise go unnoticed. We are a global non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, funding, and mentoring truly community-based organizations and individuals advancing the rights of children and youth.

Global Fund for Children

FIMI - Foro Internacional de Mujeres Indígenas

Global

As Indigenous Women, we believe that united we are stronger. That is why FIMI articulates actions with indigenous organizations, networks, and leaders worldwide (Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Arctic, and the Americas) to promote the struggle for our individual and collective rights. We are a bridge that mobilizes and facilitates human and financial resources to promote Indigenous Women's initiatives at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

FIMI - Foro Internacional de Mujeres Indígenas

DATA CIVICA

Mexico

Data Cívica was established in 2015 as a civil association, and since then we have positioned ourselves as key actors in the areas of data analysis and the development of technological tools to advance this cause.

DATA CIVICA

Fondo Acción Solidaria

Mexico

FASOL is a socio-environmental fund that contributes to strengthening community initiatives of groups, collectives, and communities in Mexico working for the care, defense, and regeneration of life.

Fondo Acción Solidaria

Intersecta, Organización para la Igualdad A. C.

Mexico

We are a feminist organization working to solve the problem of discrimination in Mexico.

Intersecta, Organización para la Igualdad A. C.

Fund for Global Human Rights

Global

We are a global team of fundraisers, donors, technical experts, and activists with decades of experience supporting grassroots human rights movements around the world.

Fund for Global Human Rights

Quinto elemento lab

Mexico

It is a platform that generates high-impact journalistic content and an organization that promotes investigative journalism in Mexico.

Quinto elemento lab

Oxfam México

Mexico

Oxfam Mexico is part of a global movement working in around 80 countries to end the injustice of poverty and inequality.

Oxfam México

Documental Ambulante A.C.

Mexico

Ambulante is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and disseminating documentary film.

Documental Ambulante A.C.

IM-Defensoras

Mesoamerica

We defend human rights in hostile territory, a Mesoamerica where misogyny, racism, and capitalism prevail, making our lives precarious, stripping our communities, and devastating the web of life; where States and other de facto powers attack us because we fight against their interests and politics of death.

IM-Defensoras

Global Fund for Women

Global

Global Fund for Women: we seek out movements, provide them with the resources they need to succeed, and allow them to make the decisions.

Global Fund for Women

Fund Her Now

Global

We are a coalition of six Women's Funds mobilizing resources to promote gender equality worldwide. By collaborating with innovative companies and social impact organizations, we empower grassroots organizations in 32 countries to drive meaningful progress in the areas of women's economic empowerment, access to technology, gender-based violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health rights, peacebuilding, and more.

Fund Her Now

Instituto para las Mujeres en la Migración ac

Mexico

The Institute for Women in Migration, AC (IMUMI) is a civil society organization that promotes the rights of women in migration and their families.

Instituto para las Mujeres en la Migración ac

Pawanka Fund

Global

Pawanka Fund is an Indigenous-Led organization striving to support and empower Indigenous peoples around the globe. It was created as the Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Learning Fund in September 2014 in the midst of the United Nations World Conference on Indigenous peoples. "Pawanka" is a Miskitu word meaning "growing and strengthening".

Pawanka Fund

Fundación de Mujeres en Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

We promote gender equity among girls, women, and the non-binary community in Puerto Rico.

Fundación de Mujeres en Puerto Rico

Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres - FCAM

Central America

The Fund is a feminist organization that mobilizes resources to contribute to the strengthening of women's and feminist movements in the region, through direct funding, close accompaniment, and the facilitation of opportunities that contribute to their sustainability and their struggles.

Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres - FCAM

Haitian Women's Collective

Haiti

Founded in 2017 by Haitian and Haitian-American women, the Collective was born from a shared conviction: Haiti's future is being forged by women on the ground, in the communities.

Haitian Women's Collective

Health Equity International

Haiti

HEI is a recognized and award-winning leader providing accessible, compassionate, high-quality health and support services. We have a consistent track record for getting the job done and making a sustainable impact for the people and communities we serve. Our community-led approach ensures that the organization’s initiatives and operations are culturally appropriate, empowering, and responsive to the priorities of the service recipients.

Health Equity International

Thousand Currents

Global

Thousand Currents works for a world where food grown close to home nourishes us. Where rivers run clean, forests breathe, and where access to and ownership of clean energy do not depend on geography or income. A world where every person lives with dignity and all communities thrive.

Thousand Currents

Women's Earth and Climate Action Network

Global

The Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network unites women globally for climate justice, advocacy, solutions and projects, and worldwide movement building.

Women's Earth and Climate Action Network

FONKOZE USA

Haiti

Fonkoze empowers Haitians, primarily rural women, with the tools needed to break the cycle of poverty.

FONKOZE USA

MADRE

Global

MADRE is advancing women’s human rights by meeting urgent needs and building lasting solutions.

MADRE

Mujeres Unidas y Activas

USA

Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) is an organization of Latina and Indigenous immigrant women with the mission of growing our personal and community power to achieve social and economic justice.

Mujeres Unidas y Activas

Vida Afrolatina

Regional

VidaAfrolatina is an emerging international women's fund that mobilizes resources and connects them with organizations led by Black and Afro-descendant women in Latin America addressing sexual violence. Selected through a participatory process, these organizations provide culturally relevant healing experiences in their communities and launch initiatives to reduce and, ultimately, eliminate sexual violence.

Vida Afrolatina

Fundo ELAS

Brazil

We are the only Brazilian social investment fund exclusively for the promotion of women's protagonism. We understand that investing in them is the fastest path to a country's development.

Fundo ELAS

Fundación Servicios Integrales para la Mujer - Si Mujer

Colombia

We are an institution that provides health services. We have modern technologies, comfortable facilities, and a highly qualified, interdisciplinary staff committed to providing humanized, quality care in the area of sexual and reproductive health.

Fundación Servicios Integrales para la Mujer - Si Mujer

Fundo Casa Socioambiental

Brazil

Fundo Casa Socioambiental is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 2005. Its mission is to mobilize and allocate resources to strengthen local solutions that protect the planet and defend socio-environmental rights throughout Brazil. The organization has supported thousands of projects across all Brazilian biomes, prioritizing indigenous peoples, quilombola communities, and traditional populations.

Fundo Casa Socioambiental

Associacao Serenas

Brazil

Associacao Serenas (also known as Associação Serena) is a non-profit organization founded and led by women in Brazil. Its work focuses on the prevention of gender-based violence through education.

Associacao Serenas

International Detention Coalition (IDC)

Global

The International Detention Coalition (IDC) is a global network dedicated to ending immigration detention. Since 2009, IDC brings together over 400 organizations and community groups from more than 75 countries to advocate for a change in laws and policies, promote practical alternatives to detention, and guarantee the rights of refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers.

International Detention Coalition (IDC)

MenEngage

Global

MenEngage is a global alliance whose objective is to involve boys and men in the promotion of gender equality, the transformation of masculinities, and the reduction of violence.

MenEngage

Fondo de Acción Urgente

Regional

The Fondo de Acción Urgente for Latin America and the Caribbean is a women's fund that supports initiatives led primarily by women promoting gender equity and human rights.

Fondo de Acción Urgente
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where will we be staying?

At the Hotel Andaz, located at Calle Aguascalientes 158, Hipódromo Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Mexico City. Remember that the hotel has a gym, restaurants, and a cafeteria.

Link to the hotel
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 h (Monday, June 1) and check-out is on Friday, June 5 at 12:00 h. If you arrive early and the room is not ready, we will have a comfortable option for you to rest or get something to eat.
Can I arrive earlier or stay later?
Yes. The hotel offers the same group rate two days prior (May 30-31) and two days after (June 6-7). Write directly to Valeria Peña to find out the amount and to make the reservation. Indicate that you are part of the Fondation Chanel group.
Which is the schedule of activities?
  • Monday, June 1: Arrivals.
  • Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, and Thursday 4, June: Working sessions.
  • Tuesday evening, June 2: Welcome dinner.
  • Friday, June 5: Departures.
How are flights managed?
There is a logistics team from Chanel that will coordinate the booking and purchase of flights or transportation for participants. Valeria Peña will communicate directly with each participant to review reservations and specific needs.
What should I review before traveling?
Make sure your passport is valid for more than 6 months prior. Remember to bring comfortable clothing that makes you feel good. We have no dress code. Bring all your medications or personal care supplies. For the meeting, we do not need you to prepare anything in particular, just come with a disposition for connection and learning.
What expenses does Fondation Chanel cover and what expenses must my organization cover?
Fondation CHANEL will cover the costs of air transportation, round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel, as well as lodging and meals for the days of the encounter. If there is any other expense you need to cover, please email us.
How does the reimbursement process work?
After the event, participants requiring reimbursement must complete the Expense Format, following the instructions in the attached Partner Reimbursement-Expense Guidelines. You must then complete the online Event Expense Reporting for Reimbursement form and upload the expense format with all required information. Reimbursements will be issued directly to the organizations, not to individual attendees. The deadline for these submissions is June 15, 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the hotel?

Upon arrival at the airport, you can take an authorized taxi. We specifically recommend the following companies: Yellow Cab, Sitio 300, and Nueva Imagen. However, all taxi services operating within the airport are reliable and secure. Please be advised that Uber services are currently restricted for airport pickups; therefore, we do not recommend attempting to use this service upon arrival.

What about traveling from the hotel to the airport?
For your return trip, you may use Uber or request a taxi through the hotel reception in advance. Please note that Uber services are fully permitted for drop-offs at the airport.
Why is Uber not recommended for arrivals?
There is currently a conflict between Uber and airport taxis that prevents Uber drivers from picking up passengers at the terminal. This may be resolved by June, but we will monitor the situation.
What meals are covered by the Encounter?
On June 1, a la carte at the hotel. June 2, 3, and 4 will feature a buffet. Breakfast is covered on June 5. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
How are allergies or dietary restrictions handled?
The hotel staff will account for restrictions. All food will be labeled; please ask if you have severe allergies to avoid food poisoning.
Do I have medical insurance?
Yes, each participant has traveler's medical insurance, valid exclusively during travel days and the three days of the event. If you choose to extend your stay, those extra days will not be covered. We will email you the policy before your trip.
Will there be medical service during the event?
Paramedics and an ambulance will be available from 8:00 to 18:00 h during the encounter for emergencies and minor ailments. They cannot provide controlled medications.
What should I do if I need medical attention outside these hours?

Notify Rebeca, Tania (Fondation Chanel), or Valeria Peña (logistics). You may also request the hotel reception to call a doctor (arrival time is approximately 30–40 minutes). Nearby hospitals (10–15 minutes away):

  • Hospital Ángeles Roma – Querétaro 58, Roma Norte. Tel: 5552252610
  • Hospital Star Médica Roma – San Luis Potosí 143, Juárez, Roma Norte. Tel: 5510844747
What weather will we have in June?
Temperatures between 13°C and 24°C. Bring a light jacket and a raincoat as it rains frequently.
Is there a store or pharmacy nearby?
Yes, right next to the hotel to the right (Aguascalientes 148) is a Sanborns, which includes a restaurant, pharmacy, electronics, chargers, and gifts. It is open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Which safety measures should I consider in Mexico City?

We recommend following these best practices:

  • Keep your belongings in sight at all times.
  • Avoid walking alone at night.
  • Do not share sensitive information with strangers.
  • Share your location or plans with another person attending the Ensemble.
  • Be aware that travel times may exceed GPS estimates due to extra traffic from the World Cup and daily demonstrations in the city.

Should I carry cash? How much? Are cards accepted?

Yes, it is advisable to bring some cash in Mexican pesos (MXN) for small expenses such as tips, or minor purchases. A recommended amount is between 500 and 1000 MXN (approx. 25-50 USD). Debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Which type of power outlet is used? Do I need an adapter?

Types A (two parallel flat pins) and B (two flat pins and one round grounding pin) are used. The voltage is 127 V at 60 Hz. We recommend a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type.

What are the emergency numbers in CDMX?

911 - General emergencies (police, fire department, ambulance).

How can I have mobile data during my stay? Should I activate roaming or buy a local SIM?

You will need mobile data for maps or ride-sharing apps upon arrival. Options include:

  1. Activate international roaming with your current provider.
  2. Purchasing a local SIM card at the CDMX airport (Telcel, AT&T) or an eSIM if your phone is compatible.

Will WiFi be available at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel provides WiFi. However, we recommend having active mobile data for your initial arrival at the airport.
Which are our rules of conduct for this meeting?

  • Respectful Treatment
    We interact with respect, free from verbal, physical, or symbolic aggression. We reject all forms of violence, harassment, or discrimination based on gender, origin, race, class, functional diversity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
  • Active Listening
    We value all voices. We practice listening without interrupting and ensure no one monopolizes the conversation.
  • Confidentiality
    Personal experiences, strategies, or sensitive data shared within the space remain there unless explicit authorization is given by the speaker.
  • Inclusive Language
    We strive to use language that avoids stereotypes or exclusions. We respect preferred names and pronouns.
  • Collective Care
    We remain attentive to the group's needs regarding breaks, accessibility, and physical or emotional health.
  • Consent for Media
    No photos, videos, or recordings of personal interventions will be taken without explicit consent.
  • Voluntary Participation
    Each person decides how and when to participate. Silence and the right to step away are respected.
  • Devices
    Mobile phones should remain on silent. If use is necessary for emergencies, please do so in a non-distracting manner.
  • Conflict Resolution
    Disagreements will be addressed constructively through the facilitation team if necessary.
  • If you wish to add a point or disagree with any of the above, please write to sukuamislac@gmail.com

Who do I call if I need support?
Valeria Peña (logistics manager): 5548963184 / valeria.mpb96@gmail.com
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Post - Encounter

After the encounter, you can find some memories in this section. We invite you to come back.

  • Gallery
  • Video
  • Social Media
  • Graphic Documentation
  • Testimonials
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