What we do

At the Diez Morodo Foundation, our philanthropic approach aims to strengthen capabilities, build partnerships, and contribute to lasting change in education, health, culture, and sport. We invest in, and work alongside, initiatives that support the holistic development of people and communities, in collaboration with civil society organizations and other actors — donors, academia, the private sector, local governments, and communities. Together, we strengthen capabilities, build trust, and develop solutions with greater reach and staying power.

Sport
Sport is a common language that builds character and brings people together. More than competition, it is a practice of connection, discipline, and shared joy.
Culture
Culture gives meaning to the system. It is where memory, identity, and imagination come together, shaping how we understand what we do and envision what comes next.
Education
Education is where the system begins. It is the root and foundation from which people build the skills, opportunities, and pathways to an independent and dignified life.
Health
Health is the foundation of well-being across every dimension of life—physical, mental, emotional, and social.
2030 Strategy

From 2026 to 2030, the Diez Morodo Foundation (FDM) will guide its social investment through four complementary strategic areas. They reflect the Foundation’s founding mandate and the lessons learned over thirty years of work, allowing us to respond to immediate needs, strengthen key actors, and contribute to long-term change.

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Strategic areas
Emergency preparedness and response
Emergencies test a society's ability to organize, respond, and rebuild. Natural disasters, health crises, and other emergencies can suddenly disrupt the living conditions of entire communities, deepening existing inequalities. In these situations, FDM seeks to combine immediate response capacity with a focus on recovery and resilience, allocating part of its portfolio to prevention, response, and reconstruction, and working with specialized organizations, civil society networks, and national and international partners.
Access to rights and essential support
Future-oriented philanthropy cannot lose sight of the present. For some people and communities, structural transformation is essential; for others, the immediate priority is access to a service, an opportunity, or a fundamental right. In keeping with its longstanding commitment to service and solidarity, FDM continues to support initiatives that address concrete needs and ensure access to rights and basic services, especially for people experiencing vulnerability. The goal is to work toward a horizon of shared dignity while learning from the territory, strengthening capabilities, and connecting immediate needs with opportunities for systemic change.
Multi-stakeholder investment for systemic change
Philanthropy can act as a catalyst, bringing together capabilities and resources that would be difficult to mobilize separately. Our focus is on identifying opportunities where philanthropic investment can unlock a conversation, test solutions, generate evidence, mobilize additional resources, or pave the way for change at greater scale. This means moving from funding finished solutions to participating in processes where different actors can experiment, learn, and build more relevant responses. National and international co-investment, scalable innovation, and public policy advocacy will be tools for multiplying the reach of these interventions — connecting capabilities to make possible what no single actor could achieve alone.
Strengthening the social ecosystem
A single organization, sector, or discipline cannot solve major social challenges. Solving them takes a community of actors able to share knowledge, resources, capabilities, and responsibility. That's why FDM will invest in strengthening the social ecosystems that sustain collective action in Mexico: networks of organizations, donor platforms, cross-sector partnerships, spaces for connection, and mechanisms for collaboration and shared governance. In short, the Foundation is committed to innovating in civic and social infrastructure.

Stories

Sport
How a player became a community leader

Soccer was the starting point, but not the destination. This story follows a young woman who began as a participant and now supports and leads new generations of girls. Her journey shows how sport can build confidence, leadership, and a lasting commitment to community.

Sport
When soccer becomes a game for inclusion

Soccer can also be a way to belong. This story follows a safe space where children and young people with visual disabilities can practice a discipline, build a team, and discover new possibilities on and off the field.

Culture
When music opens new horizons

Music education opens doors to learning, creativity, and personal development. This story shows how one initiative uses music to help children and young people build a future with more opportunities.

Education
A school that builds the future

A school is much more than a building. It is a place where opportunities begin, communities grow stronger, and horizons expand. This story follows the creation of a space designed to strengthen educational quality and open new possibilities for young people in Mexico.

Education
When education transforms community organization

This story explores an approach that strengthens trust, well-being, and collaboration, while giving children and young people the knowledge and tools to build their capabilities and shape better lives for themselves.