What started as a donation of a plot of land by a couple of amazing guys, Jaime Kohen and Francisco Rocha, has now become an important area for children to learn, grow, play. The name “Los Amigos de la Esquina” (LADLE) means “The Friends from the Corner” and officially became an NGO August 2017 with the wonderful energy and experience of Claudia, Vicky and Selene. In 2021 the school was built with donations from local businesses, international donations and a generous donation from Mom I’m Fine. With students ranging in age from 5 - 12 years of age, LADLE’s mission is to empower and improve the quality of life of children in Tulum, encouraging inclusion, sociocultural exchange, raising of consciousness, cognitive and socio-emotional development.

Tacos & Toys is a registered 501 c(3) charity, each year raising money to distribute 1000s of toys to Tulum kids, hot tacos from Takos Kukulcan and food parcels for families during the holiday week.

The 6th Annual Taco & Toys is around the corner! For 2023 we are seeking donations to make this years event even more SPECTACULAR then they have been in the past!

Every year the community anxiously awaits this beloved Christmas Celebration. The Tulum community joins together and builds relationships enjoying the spirit of the season. It is the talk of the and the line starts forming hours before the actual event kickoff!

We are planning on hosting 1200 local kids of Tulum with their families for a Christmas Celebration to remember! The families will receive a delicious meal of fresh hot tacos and the kids can select toy of their choice to take home. Everyone is invited and shares in the celebration... with games, clowns, food, juices, coloring and more!

During this time hundreds of families in need were supported through this initiative, working closely also with local NGOs who helped to create more sustainable ways of surviving in lieu of tourism which was the main source of income. Some of the initiatives include creating community gardens where they grow vegetables and fruits, a composting initiative which collects and also encourages the town to compost, to building small community centres where the children are being taught English, maths, dance, to yoga, painting and music. 

It was incredible to see Tulum's community join together to help those in need. We were overwhelmed the community spirit and and all those who were part of their own and our Tulum Food Parcels Fundraiser:

Los Amigos De La Esquina A.C. (LADLE)

Red Solidaria
Red Tulum Sostenible NGO  

Tulum Food Bank Support 

Unidos 

Botanica Community Project 

Huertos Tulum