Zapopan, Jalisco, November 5.— Universidad Panamericana ’s Guadalajara campus will support the construction of a water treatment plant in the Brisas de la Primavera neighborhood in Zapopan, Jalisco, with the goal of providing affordable access to drinking water for 1,000 families in the community.
The project, spearheaded by the Fratelli Tutti Foundation, the Water Advisory Council, and the Center for Water-Adaptive Cities, was selected as the winner of the “Círculos de Dar” initiative, held during the Universidad Panamericana ’s Giving Day 2026. Its implementation will be supported by the university community during the 2027 edition of this charity event.
According to Rodrigo Juárez, director of the Fratelli Tutti Foundation, Brisas de la Primavera has a population of approximately 30,000 residents who face vulnerable conditions, particularly due to difficulties in accessing basic services and drinking water.
“We are very excited and very grateful to the university for the support they have given us and for the trust the students placed in this project. This will allow us to guarantee a supply of drinking water for 1,000 families. We’re talking about between 4,000 and 5,000. There are 1,000 families who will have access to clean, pure water that won’t make them sick,” said Rodrigo Juárez.
Looking ahead, the foundation aims to promote new facilities that will expand access to water in other communities.
Three reasons to support it
For the 2026 edition of Giving Day, the proceeds from the Charity Lunch and donations made by the university community will be donated to the DIF Zapopan’s “Dame Chance” program, which aims to provide vocational skills and knowledge to students aged 15 to 18 at this municipal institution.
As part of this Giving Day, activities began at 10:00 a.m. sharp with the “Circles of Giving” event, during which the results achieved in 2025 were announced and a panel discussion was held, moderated by Michelle Greicha Frangie, director of DIF Zapopan, during which the three causes vying to be selected to receive the proceeds from Giving Day 2027 were presented.
The proposals were:
- Fratelli Tutti Foundation: Construction of a water treatment plant for the families of Brisas de la Primavera.
- Casa Hogar Escalar: Construction of a multipurpose room for the 40 children living at this facility.
- Equinara: Support for offering free equine therapy sessions to neurodivergent individuals.
The campaign was led by Rodrigo Juárez on behalf of Fratelli Tutti, José Luis Vargas Agredano on behalf of Escalar, and José Antonio Amutio Morett on behalf of Equinara, who spoke about each of their organizations and the human values they embody.
The proposal for the water treatment plant took first place with 129 votes in the second round. Casa Hogar Escalar received 89 votes, while Equinara received 49.
The Fratelli Tutti Foundation Promotes Well-Being Initiatives in Zapopan
The Fratelli Tutti Foundation, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary in December, works to improve the living conditions of the residents of Brisas de la Primavera, where the lack of basic services is one of the main challenges facing the community.
In addition to the water purification plant initiative—which will sell water jugs for just 7 pesos— Fratelli Tutti promotes the construction of decent housing, operates a community store that sells products at half price, and supports the production of cricket protein for human consumption through a specialized farm. It also offers training courses for caregivers of older adults, which has helped several residents improve their quality of life.
These initiatives aim to contribute to families' well-being and create opportunities that support their development.
A Dedicated Community
As part of the second edition of Giving Day, videos highlighted the achievements of the young people in the DIF program, who—thanks to the selfless support of sponsors and members of the university community—were able to participate in various workshops and training sessions that will help improve their quality of life.
As part of the event, the dean of the Guadalajara campus of the Universidad Panamericana, Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade, spoke via video about how important it is for college students to look out for one another.
“We must remember that initiatives like this show that the greatness of a community is measured by its dedication and commitment to the well-being of others. Sometimes we think that transforming reality requires grand gestures, when in fact it often begins with something as simple as looking at others, recognizing their needs, and deciding that we do not want to remain indifferent,” said Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade.
“Our mission as a university, in addition to imparting knowledge, is also to awaken your sensitivity and commitment to putting your talents to work for others.”
Through Giving Day, the Universidad Panamericana encourages its community to participate in charitable projects and fosters a culture of generosity and service, aimed at contributing to the well-being of people and their communities.
