At Centro Cívitas, we promote a different way of inhabiting the city, grounded in practical civic engagement.
We reclaim public spaces, empower people to move from being residents to becoming active citizens, and strengthen bonds of solidarity. We believe real change happens when individuals take ownership of their surroundings, organize themselves, and work together — in collaboration with public authorities — to build a dignified present and a better shared future.
We are a non-profit civil association based in Monterrey, Mexico. Since 2020, we have evolved from being mere residents to becoming active citizens who take concrete action for the benefit of our community and the environment.
At Centro Cívitas, we understand civic engagement as something that goes far beyond simply following rules; we see it as the primary tool for improving our shared life. We are a space dedicated to teaching, promoting, and above all, practicing the art of citizenship.
For us, civic responsibility is the balance achieved when our rights are respected and we fulfill our obligations.
To promote, teach, and practice civic engagement in order to improve the community and the environment.
To be a space where common goals converge and transformation takes place — empowering people to move from being residents to becoming active citizens.
To contribute to the rebuilding of the social fabric by forming citizens who transform complaint into action.
Civic Education Workshops and Programs
Regeneration and Stewardship of Public Spaces
Recycling Drives and Volunteer Initiatives
Advisory Services for Citizens and Neighborhood Residents
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We received the 2023 Environmental and Sustainable Merit Medal awarded by the Municipal Government of Monterrey, recognizing individuals and organizations that are taking action for the environment.
In 2022, the Government of Nuevo León recognized us for having best practices in citizen participation.
The Federal Government recognized us for good practices and for contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Through our programs, we have achieved:
You can join us as a:
By contributing your time and talent.
By attending workshops, dialogues, and events.
By collaborating on community projects.
By supporting our initiatives to expand their impact.
Centro Cívitas is an initiative of the civil association Redes Quinto Poder IDEA, which has been working in Nuevo León since 2012 to promote the full exercise of Human Rights and civic education.