We help support and execute projects that address some of the most urgent needs in Xicotepec, Mexico.

We are Iowa and Xicotepec Rotarians and their families, Rotaractors/Interactors, Junior Rotarians, undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and a variety of community members. We partner with the local Rotary Club in Xicotepec. Their guidance and connections are crucial to our success. Our work includes construction, dental and medical care, education and more. We have been making these trips annually since 2002, interrupted only by COVID.

Excelente año Rotario en el Xicotepec Project con la hermandad del Distrito 6000 de Iowa, ya por 23 años consecutivos, seguimos Creando esperanza en este mundo; pero sobre todo iniciando en nuestro querido Xicotepec, enhorabuena y muchas felicidades a todos quienes ahora fueron nuestros ...dirigentes Jim Peterson, Carol y Tom jr, Bob Main, Dennis gobernador del Dto 6000 y a nuestro presidente del CR Xicotepec Carlos Garrido V. y al gran equipo que estamos detrás de ellos; enhorabuena y Sigamos “La magia de Rotary” el próximo año 🖐🏻👍🏻🤗✅✍🏽

Friday - A day of celebration and remembrance of Tom Narak, who brought love to Xicotepec and who remains in the hearts of many Xicotepecanos

Service-Learning Concept

The University of Iowa Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology featured the Xicotepec Project as an example of “Extraordinary Teaching.” Watch a video, including spectacular on-site footage, that showcases the benefits of the service-learning concept.

Want to Support Our Work?

All donations to The Xicotepec Project are tax deductible. We have a variety of specific funds you can donate to or donate to our general fund in which your donation will be used in a manner that is deemed most critical by The Xicotepec Project. Your support matters and every dollar counts!

"Outside of your comfort zone is where the magic really happens."

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