The 2025 Summer Camp, organized by the Bií Hioxo Wind Farm through its community center Casa Comunitaria Nacanu’ Bií, went far beyond a recreational activity. It marked the consolidation of a community engagement strategy that brings together youth volunteerism, the revitalization of public spaces, and the strengthening of shared values.
This year, 75 young volunteers from Xquendas took an active role in designing, delivering, and supporting the camp’s activities. Their involvement was the result of a strategic effort to attract, train, and empower community leaders capable of generating positive impact in their surroundings.
The Xquendas became role models for the 210 children who took part, leading workshops, guiding activities, and building emotional bonds that strengthen the social fabric. Beyond operational support, their participation represents an investment in local human capital, fostering leadership, empathy, communication, and teamwork.
Yet the most valuable outcome was the human connection that emerged. At the closing of the camp, volunteers shared spontaneous messages that reflected the deep emotional impact of the experience. The Summer Camp transforms not only those who attend it but also those who make it possible. The Xquendas see themselves as part of a living, committed, and resilient community.
The program took place in two emblematic spaces of the Séptima Sección:
- Deportivo Santa Martha, rehabilitated seven years ago, was one of Bií Hioxo’s first urban renewal projects. Once regarded as unsafe, it is now a safe and vibrant space for gathering, recreation, and community life.
- Deportivo Lorenza Santiago Esteva, recovered a couple of years ago, represents the continuation of this vision: creating accessible green areas for the community, where people can walk, play taladxi (a traditional Zapotec sport), socialize, and in the future, host festivals and cultural events.
The Summer Camp was designed to reflect Bií Hioxo’s institutional values:
- Respect for Zapotec identity and community knowledge
- Pride in cultural roots and the natural environment
- Responsibility in promoting sustainable practices
- Sustainability as a cross-cutting principle of all actions
From making pinwheels to demonstrate the use of wind as a clean energy source, to planting seedlings donated by children and their families, every activity became an opportunity for hands-on learning, sowing both awareness and action.
In addition, the Juchitán fire department, led by Francisco Vásquez Jiménez, gave a safety talk and shared joyful moments with the children, who even had the chance to try on firefighting gear. This closing activity reaffirmed the project’s collaborative spirit and the importance of uniting community, volunteers, and institutions.
The 2025 Summer Camp is a clear example of how Bií Hioxo aligns its social strategy with its corporate values. The recruitment of Xquendas volunteers, the rehabilitation of public spaces, and the creation of environments for learning and coexistence are the foundations of a model that promotes sustainable development from the local level.
Some images of the day:
