WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO THE LATEST MAKE AN IMPACT Give Now Liliana Shares Critical COVID Resources April 6, 2021 Home / Stories As the pandemic began, Mexico faced an added challenge of ensuring that rural and indigenous communities could access accurate information about COVID-19, especially where the majority of people primarily speak indigenous languages. Local leaders in Chiapas and Oaxaca worked with The Hunger Project-Mexico and the World Health Organization to translate vital information into seven indigenous languages. And one woman took it a step further, recognizing a greater need and launching her own program to save lives. Liliana Martinez, a local school teacher, quickly recognized that all of the critical information coming from the Mexican government and international organizations about the virus was written in Spanish, a language that many in her indigenous community do not speak, so Liliana helped create posters in her native language of Mazateca. Going even further, she knew that many in her community could not read, so Liliana also made audio recordings for her community to share on WhatsApp and other platforms to ensure the information could reach everyone. These recordings proved to be a vital resource for her community. Originally appeared in Kultura Magazine. Together, we can end hunger. Across the globe, our programs are empowering people to break the poverty cycle. MAKE AN IMPACT Recent News We Call for an Inclusive COP26 How can ending hunger address climate change? We are one: Highlights from our 2021 Fall Event World Food Day 2021: Our actions are our future. Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life. The Digital Generation: International Day of the Girl 2021 Make change happen. Invest in people. GIVE NOW Get in touch The Hunger Project 110 West 30th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001 CONTACT US Get connected Join the conversation on social, and stay connected with the latest from our partners around the world. Stay informed Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates of latest news and events. SIGN UP POLICIES & DISCLOSURES | PRIVACY POLICY | PRESS & MEDIA | TERMS OF USE © The Hunger Project 2021 | Website by The Good Alliance