Heavy rains devastated the milpas—traditional communal cornfields that sustain more than 800 Mixtec families in San Pablo Tijaltepec, Oaxaca. The loss of crops disrupted food systems, livelihoods, and community well-being, creating an urgent food security crisis.
The destruction of harvests revealed the vulnerability of Indigenous agricultural systems facing increasing climate pressures. The project responded by supporting food traditions, strengthening resilience, and protecting community-based food systems.
Earth Daughters partnered with Ñaa Ñanga Tijaltepec, an Indigenous women artisans collective, to provide direct support to families most affected by crop losses while strengthening networks of community care and solidarity.
The initiative prioritized elders, single mothers, and community members most impacted by harvest destruction, helping address immediate food needs while supporting recovery efforts.
By working alongside Indigenous women and community leaders, the project centered local knowledge, collaboration, and community-driven responses to environmental challenges.
Beyond emergency relief, the initiative demonstrates how Indigenous-led solutions protect food systems, preserve cultural knowledge, and strengthen collective capacity in the face of climate change.
Through mutual aid, traditional agricultural knowledge, and community resilience, San Pablo Tijaltepec continues to rebuild and protect its food systems for future generations.
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