Programs

Brazos Abiertos Yucatán has established a peer-on-peer education program called TEAMM (Teenage Education on AIDS in Mérida, México). U.S. high school and college students (TEAMM USA) facilitate HIV/AIDS workshops in the villages, and then return to Mexico again to train the local teenagers (TEAMM Yucatan) to teach the workshops themselves. Dr. Cabrera and his group of volunteers help facilitate the workshops, providing medical and health information and free HIV testing, and collect data to better understand the true impact of AIDS in the area.

The compassion and respect with which all members of BAI relate to the villagers has enabled us to enjoy a rich cultural exchange and has provided a safe environment in which sharing and open personal communication not characteristic of the Mayan culture has occurred. Our success has created a demand for our educational programs beyond what we are currently able to provide.

BAI offers free condoms wherever possible and free anonymous HIV testing, as well as pre and post HIV counseling.

Fundación BAI A.C. has also consolidated a very successful Volunteer Program, recruiting many undergraduate and graduate students from different parts of the United States of America and the World.

Fundraising

Fundación BAI A.C. holds a variety of fundraisers in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico — dinners, wine tastings, Showcase of Homes, and small concerts.

The main source of revenue to date has come from our supporters through their generous donations. You too can join our list of Supporters by making a donation. If you wish to contribute to our cause please contact Dr. Carlos Cabrera at carlos@hivyucatan.org

US citizens may make donations to Brazos Abiertos, Inc through the PayPal link, or contacting  John Truax, at john@hivyucatan.org