Welcome to Misión México Childrens Refuge Tapachula

In November 2000, Alan and Pamela Skuse left their home on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, to volunteer at an orphanage in Tapachula for twelve months. The organisation they were assisting closed down after six months, leaving the Skuses with a life changing decision. To return to Australia, or take on the overwhelming challenge of caring for the remaining 7 children full time.

The thought of leaving the kids, who would go back to the streets, and lives of abuse, was not an option. So despite the lack of resources and support, Pam and Alan decided to take on the huge responsibility of establishing their own refuge. 

’Albergue, Mision Mexico, dando Amor, Vida y Esperanza’ (Refuge, Mission Mexico, giving Love, Life and Hope) was formed, with the dream of creating a family environment, rather than an institution. Read More

See the award winning documentary about Misión México.
Go to www.somewhereneartapachula.com

If you're in Melbourne, take this opportunity to see Somewhere Near Tapachula
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Mission Mexico is working together with Global Development Group to help the children of Mexico.