Nonprofit Foundation · Xalapa, Veracruz

Financial knowledge that opens doors. A new beginning starts here.

We bring financial education workshops directly into correctional and social reintegration centers. Practical tools, real guidance, and a clearer path forward.

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What we offer
  • Basic money management and budgeting
  • Guidance on opening a bank account upon release
  • Information on government employment programs
  • Orientation on government microcredit options
  • Free workshops · No loans granted · Nonprofit
Our Programs

Four pillars of financial empowerment

Each workshop module is designed to be immediately useful. We focus on what participants can apply the moment they step outside.

Money Basics

Understanding income, expenses, and the difference between needs and wants. We start from zero, with no assumptions about prior knowledge.

Banking Access

Step-by-step guidance on how to open a bank account after release, what documents are needed, and how to use basic banking services.

Employment Pathways

Information about government employment support programs available in Mexico, including job placement assistance and training opportunities.

Microcredit Guidance

An overview of government-backed microcredit programs that may be available to individuals after reintegration. We explain requirements and processes.

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Nonprofit Foundation
No loans granted · Free workshops
Who We Are

Built on the belief that knowledge changes outcomes

Zysvhari Foundation was created to address a gap that too many people face when leaving correctional facilities: they have no idea how to navigate basic financial life. No bank account. No understanding of credit. No knowledge of programs that exist to help them.

We go to them. Our facilitators work inside penitentiary and social reintegration centers in Veracruz, delivering workshops that are practical, respectful, and built around real-life scenarios.

Education first Every session is a learning space, not a lecture. Participants ask questions and engage directly.
Dignity and respect We design our programs with the understanding that every person deserves access to financial information.
No financial products We do not offer, sell, or facilitate loans of any kind. Our mission is purely educational.
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Financial literacy is a right, not a privilege.

We believe that access to basic financial knowledge can help reduce barriers during reintegration. Our workshops are free, voluntary, and designed for people who have had limited access to this kind of information.

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Workshop Topics

What participants learn in our sessions

Each topic is covered in a dedicated module, designed to be accessible to anyone regardless of their educational background.

Saving Fundamentals

How to set aside money consistently, even on a limited income. Practical strategies that work in real-world conditions.

Budget Planning

Creating a simple budget that reflects actual income and expenses. We use examples grounded in everyday Mexican life.

Documents for Banking

Understanding which documents are required to open a bank account in Mexico and how to obtain them after release.

Small Business Basics

An introduction to informal and formal business concepts for participants who want to explore self-employment.

Understanding Credit

What credit is, how it works in Mexico, and what to know before applying for any financial product in the future.

Government Support Programs

An overview of federal and state programs available to people during reintegration, including employment and social support options.

Our Team

The people behind the workshops

Our facilitators and coordinators bring together backgrounds in social work, financial education, and community development.

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Lucía Mendoza
Executive Director

Social worker with over a decade of experience in community-based education programs across Veracruz.

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Rodrigo Castillo
Program Coordinator

Specialist in financial inclusion and adult education. Designs the curriculum for all workshop modules.

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Ana Flores
Lead Facilitator

Leads workshops inside correctional centers. Background in psychology and adult learning methodologies.

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Marco Herrera
Institutional Liaison

Coordinates partnerships with government agencies and penitentiary administrations throughout Veracruz.

Find Us

Our office in Xalapa

We are based in Xalapa, Veracruz. You can visit us, call, or write to us with any questions about our programs.

Address
Av. Araucarias 5, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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