We are a Non-Profit In Tulum that host activities for kids and teenagers ages 5–15 based on:
✦ Art
✦ Wellness
✦ Environmental Consciousness
✦ Life Skills
We are a nonprofit and we operate:
✦ Free activities for kids at our community center
✦ Scholarships in other educational institutions
✦ Weekly programs (5–6 days)
✦ 5–6 activities per day for children
✦ Donation-based workshops for adults
✦ Active participation from families and volunteers
ABOUT US
We provide positive tools to children in Tulum, Mexico, through experiential learning sessions to accomplish integral development on all levels.
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LADLE is a community center that offers meaningful ways to connect with the local community.
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Volunteering possibilities for locals and international visitors in Tulum can join ongoing programs to support education, events, and improvement projects.
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As a Nonprofit we receive groups of five or more can enjoy customized outreach experiences with hands-on activities like painting, gardening, and arts & crafts — tailored to your schedule and interests, with options for authentic local meals.
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Residency Program-Nomads can “Travel with Purpose,” combining volunteer work with cultural immersion to create lasting memories of impact and connection.
​PATHWAYS OF IMPACT
Children’s Program
Core educational and creative program for children at La Esquina.
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Family Wellbeing Program
External initiatives that support families and strengthen community bonds.
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Community Outreach
Actions that extend beyond the center, bringing support and learning to neighborhoods and partner communities.
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Impact Events
Festivals, cultural gatherings, and fundraising events that unite locals and visitors around meaningful causes.
Social Enterprises
Projects developed within the community center to generate sustainable income and empower local talent.
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Products with Purpose
Cause-based products and collaborations that share our mission beyond Tulum.
Travel with Purpose
Opportunities for individuals to engage in cultural exchange, residencies, and purposeful travel experiences.
Urban Art
Art collaboration throughout the building “La Esquina”, with different artists, in collaboration with Tulum Art Club.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND INTEGRITY
At Los Amigos de la Esquina (LADLE), the safety, dignity, and well-being of children and all members of our community are at the heart of everything we do.
Guided by principles inspired by UNICEF and United Nations standards, we create spaces that protect, include, and nurture every participant.
As a registered nonprofit organization, LADLE reserves the right of admission and participation. We may deny or discontinue participation to any individual whose behavior or actions do not align with our values, community agreements, or safety protocols.
We treat all personal information with strict confidentiality and comply with data protection practices. Any images, videos, or materials created within LADLE’s programs are the intellectual property of the organization and may not be used, reproduced, or distributed without prior written consent.
This commitment is part of our Guidelines, Collaboration Agreement and Code of Honor and reflects our responsibility to care for those who trust us, especially the children and families we serve.
