Our mission is to increase empathy across cultures and strengthen communities through responsible travel experiences.
ABOUT US
Headquartered in Bucerías, Mexico, a small beach town on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Human Connections is a non-profit that connects local people with international audiences through travel programs and curated experiences. Our goal is to empower local communities while fostering conversations that shift perspectives and increase understanding. Through a vibrant network of local partners - Mexican artisans, tradespeople, and organizations - HC creates opportunities for authentic, meaningful exchanges. These local partners have a platform to share their culture, have agency over their stories, and generate increased income. Concurrently, travelers gain an increased understanding of Mexican culture while cultivating more empathetic perspectives about Mexico.
Human Connections operates as a social enterprise which generates earned income through our unique, educational day tours and student programs. All profits are then invested back into Human Connections to deepen and expand our impact in the region. As a result, our business model and programs ensure sustainability for our organization and, most importantly, the community.
We welcome you to explore our website and learn more about how HC weaves themes of social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and education into meaningful travel experiences that enrich our shared humanity.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable for ensuring that our impact is sustainable and ethical in the communities where we work. We are strengthened by honest dialogue and self-assessment.
Self Realization
We respect the choices and core values that guide each person toward fulfillment. We support a diverse, capable, tolerant community when we emphasize the agency of individuals.
Learning
Our programming inspires engagement and participation by all involved. Local partners and travelers learn directly from their interactions with one another and grow from the experiences they share
Reciprocity
Our programming is designed to be mutually beneficial; our partners and participants are equally central to our mission. By creating reciprocal programming, we question power hierarchies and highlight commonalities between people of different backgrounds.
Responsible Travel
We integrate the pillars of responsible travel into all of our operations, as we envision a future where the tourism industry can be used for positive social and environmental change.
Empathy
Cultivating empathy is the goal for all of the interactions we facilitate. When we listen to others with empathy, we recognize our shared humanity and foster understanding.