Building on a Legacy
Despite the combined efforts of Don Luis and other organizations, Mexican government statistics show that in 2020, 32.28% of the population in Los Cabos and Baja California Sur was living in poverty, while 43% lived in vulnerable conditions with limited access to education, healthcare, and job opportunities. Less than half of the residents in the region have completed middle school.
The local community of Los Cabos continues to face numerous challenges. In recent years, the area has experienced several natural disasters, including devastating hurricanes. These events significantly impact Baja California Sur, where many homes are not built to withstand such forces of nature.
Additional difficulties stem from the fact that many parents must travel long distances to get to work and often do not return home until late in the day. Meanwhile, schools typically dismiss children at 2:00 p.m., leaving many unsupervised unless their parents can afford after-school programs. The need for support is significant, and the Solmar Foundation actively assists organizations that offer educational and enrichment programs for these children.
To better serve the local community, the Solmar Foundation has built strategic partnerships with public institutions and nonprofit organizations that provide essential services. Through these collaborations, community members gain access to financial aid, volunteer support, and valuable guidance. By working closely with trusted partners, the Solmar Foundation ensures that resources reach the areas and people who need them most.
PHILOSOPHY
Mission
To improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Los Cabos by supporting community-based programs focused on health, education, nutrition, and family welfare
Vision
To enhance the quality of life for the most vulnerable people in Los Cabos
CORE VALUES
Commitment to the Community
We focus on targeted initiatives that reinforce our dedication to addressing the most pressing needs in health, education, nutrition, and family welfare
Integrity
Ethics, honesty, and fairness guide our daily actions
Transparency
Our goals, fundraising, resource allocation, and results are always available for public review. We are committed to accountability and honesty in every report
Equity and Inclusion
We promote diversity and ensure that every opportunity offered by the Foundation is accessible to all, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic
Social Responsibility
Our staff is encouraged to actively engage with the community we serve in order to truly make a positive difference in society
Respect
We treat all individuals—beneficiaries, volunteers, donors, team members, and anyone else involved with the Foundation—with dignity and respect, ensuring that every action and dialogue honors their rights and needs
Quality
Our programs, activities, and initiatives are held to the highest standards to fulfill our mission and make a lasting, positive impact on the community
Teamwork
We collaborate with other organizations, educational institutions, government bodies, and the broader community by sharing resources, knowledge, and efforts to achieve common goals
PHILOSOPHY
Mission
To improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Los Cabos by supporting community-based programs focused on health, education, nutrition, and family welfare
Vision
To enhance the quality of life for the most vulnerable people in Los Cabos
CORE VALUES
Commitment to the Community
We focus on targeted initiatives that reinforce our dedication to addressing the most pressing needs in health, education, nutrition, and family welfare
Integrity
Ethics, honesty, and fairness guide our daily actions
Transparency
Our goals, fundraising, resource allocation, and results are always available for public review. We are committed to accountability and honesty in every report
Equity and Inclusion
We promote diversity and ensure that every opportunity offered by the Foundation is accessible to all, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic
Social Responsibility
Our staff is encouraged to actively engage with the community we serve in order to truly make a positive difference in society
Respect
We treat all individuals—beneficiaries, volunteers, donors, team members, and anyone else involved with the Foundation—with dignity and respect, ensuring that every action and dialogue honors their rights and needs
Quality
Our programs, activities, and initiatives are held to the highest standards to fulfill our mission and make a lasting, positive impact on the community
Teamwork
We collaborate with other organizations, educational institutions, government bodies, and the broader community by sharing resources, knowledge, and efforts to achieve common goals
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
On September 25th, 2015, world leaders adopted a series of global goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal includes specific targets to be achieved.
To meet these goals, everyone must do their part: governments, the private sector, civil society, and individuals like you.
The Solmar Foundation actively supports the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1 No Poverty
Eradicating extreme poverty for all people everywhere by 2030 is a pivotal goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2 Zero Hunger
Goal 2 is about creating a world free of hunger by 2030.
3 Good Health and Well-being
Great strides have been made in improving people’s health in recent years.
4 Quality Education
Progress towards quality education was already slower than required before the pandemic, but COVID-19 has had devastating impacts on education, causing learning losses in four out of five countries.
5 Gender Equality
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 8 is about promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all. Multiple crises are placing the global economy under serious threat. Global real GDP per capita growth is forecast to slow down in 2023.
10 Reduced Inequalities
Inequality threatens long-term social and economic development, harms poverty reduction, and destroys people’s sense of fulfillment and self-worth. The incomes of the poorest 40% of the population had been growing faster than the national average in most countries.
16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Goal 16 is about promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. People everywhere should be free of fear from all forms of violence and feel safe as they go about their lives
17 Partnerships for the Goals
Goal 17 is about revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda is universal and calls for action by all countries—developed and developing—to ensure no one is left behind. It requires partnerships between governments, the private sector