MixtecoIndigena Community Organizing Project

Outreach and Access to Services MICOP increases access to medical, mental health, and social services for three local school districts to ensure that MIXTECO children are healthy and ready to enter kindergarten with their peers. MICO operates outreach to prevent domestic violence., teach about reproductive health and increase knowledge about available services. Our interpreters provide access to services in various locations throughout the county.

Education and Literacy MICOP provides literacy and adult education to community members who wish to continue their primary and secondary education. Because most Mixtecs living in Ventura County are young families with small children, MICOP offers Bebe Sano well-baby and Aprendiendo con Mama y Papa learning with Mon and Dad classes that teach the basics of infant care and early childhood learning. The courses are designed to accommodate low-literacy learners with a linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate curriculum. MICOPs Tequio Youth Group promotes indigenous pride and encourages academic achievement and continuing on to higher education. MICOP provides annual scholarships to Tequio students to help further their education.