Our Mission
& Impact
It is estimated that around the world there are more than 50 million people in slavery.
El Pozo de Vida’s mission is to fight against human trafficking in Mexico and Central America through holistic strategies in prevention, intervention, and restoration of vulnerable children, women, families, communities as well as collaboration with key stakeholders.
Vision
A world free of human trafficking where every human being lives with dignity and freedom to pursue their dreams.
Purpose
To fight for the eradication of human trafficking in Mexico and Central America in order to contribute to the freedom and human dignity of every person.
IMPACT REPORTS
We are an open book
Check out our impact reports to see how we use the funds we receive. We are firm believers in transparency and accountability.
Awards and Partnerships in Victim Defense
Medal of Merit for the Defense of Victims
In 2019 we were one of the four entities chosen to receive the first Medal of Merit for the Defense of Victims, granted by the Congress of Mexico City through the Commission for Special Attention to Victims. This medal was created to recognize individuals or organizations that excel in their area of work, defending victims of various crimes and protecting their rights to ensure that they receive justice.
TheCrime Prevention & Criminal Justice Alliance
We are members of The Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice Alliance, a global network of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and active in crime prevention and criminal justice operating through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Regional Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling (CORETT)
We are the only organization in Mexico that provides technical advice for the Regional Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling (CORETT), a group made up of 9 countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama and the Dominican Republic, making efforts towards the prevention, detection, referral, and prosecution of both crimes. and comprehensive care for victims of human trafficking and people subject to migrant smuggling.
