The Carlos Slim Foundation has benefited millions of people of all ages by improving their quality of life.
Carlos Slim Helú social activity
Learn about Carlos Slim’s social work: the Carlos Slim Foundation has benefited millions of people of all ages.
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“Carlos Slim is one of the world’s most important philanthropists, yet most people have never heard about his humanitarian activities.
He owns shares in more than 200 companies that employ over 200,000 people across Latin America and beyond. He has used his resources to help develop the communities where his businesses operate.
In his home country, Mexico, he has personally supported more than 165,000 young people in attending university, funded numerous surgeries, provided equipment for rural schools, and covered bail bonds for 50,000 individuals who were entitled to their freedom but could not afford it.
He recently created the Carso Institute for Health, designed to provide a new and innovative approach to health care in Mexico. He has four billion dollars in investments dedicated to promoting education, health, and other major social challenges, and has recently announced an additional six billion dollar investment in several programs, including those supported by the Telmex Foundation.”
Social responsibility is a fundamental part of Carlos Slim Helú’s business strategy and culture, focused on maximizing the positive impact of his companies to benefit the communities where they operate. His initiatives contribute to the fight against poverty through programs promoting nutrition, education, and employment, supported by his various foundations and institutes.
The Carlos Slim Foundation
The Carlos Slim Foundation is dedicated to the comprehensive development of people of all ages throughout Mexico and Latin America. It aims to strengthen their skills and abilities so they can actively participate in economic and social development, gaining greater opportunities and a better quality of life.
To meet this objective, Fundación Carlos Slim collaborates with academic institutions, governments, and non-governmental organizations to develop programs in the areas of education, employment, health, economic and social development, migration, road safety, justice, sports, the environment, culture, human development, and disaster relief. These programs aim to help as many people as possible, with a special focus on the most vulnerable groups of the population.
Since its creation in 1986, the Carlos Slim Foundation’s social programs have benefited millions of people of all ages, improving their quality of life, strengthening their skills and abilities, and helping them achieve greater opportunities for development and well-being.
The Carlos Slim Foundation works in the following areas:
Key Events Led by Carlos Slim Helú as President of the The Carlos Slim Foundation
Eng. Carlos Slim Helú delivered a Master Conference to ITAM alumni in Mexico City, framed in the Economic Perspectives Forum 2024. Mexico City, January 12, 2024. Continúa.
The Carlos Slim Foundation and Telmex Telcel Foundation delivered humanitarian aid in Acapulco. October 27, 2023. Continúa.
Conference by Eng. Carlos Slim Helú in the Telmex Foundation Event: “Mexico 21st Century”. National Auditorium, Mexico City, September 2, 2022. Continúa.
The ITU recognized the Carlos Slim Foundation and America Móvil for their technological innovation in health care. June 6, 2022, Mexico City Continúa.
Her Majesty Queen Sofía presided over the Sophia Awards for Excellence award ceremony, presented by the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute of New York to Spanish historian Carmen Iglesias, Mexican businessman and philanthropist Carlos Slim and Spanish chef José Andrés, who was unable to attend the gala in person as he was in Ukraine. April 1, 2022, Nueva York, NY. Continue.
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) (UNAM) and the Carlos Slim Foundation inaugurated the National Biodiversity Pavilion, a space of learning, research and preservation, hosting collections of the UNAM’s Institute of Biology. October 5, 2021, Mexico City Continue.
The Temporary COVID-19 Unit (TCU) in the Citibanamex Center has treated over 9,000 patients, with work of more than 3,000 health professionals, and thanks to the support of the Carlos Slim, TELMEX Telcel and Inbursa foundations. That is why, the Mexico City Major, PhD. Claudia Sheinbaum, unveiled a plaque to honor efforts made by the professionals and the reconversion of this health care facility, which will close operations on June 15. June 11, 2021, Mexico City Continue.
The Carlos Slim Foundation, in collaboration with the Mexico City Government, reports that the capacity of the Temporary COVID-19 Unit has been expanded.January 4, 2021, Mexico City Continue.
The Carlos Slim Foundation will make an additional donation of 90M Pesos to extend the operation of the Temporary COVID-19 Unit up to December, aiming to continue supporting the return of the new economic and social normality. October 12, 2020, Mexico City Continue.
AstraZeneca Announces Agreement with the Carlos Slim Foundation to Provide the COVID-19 Vaccine to Latin America. México City, August 12 2020 Continue.
Joining forces in the fight against COVID-19, the Carlos Slim Foundation, the TELMEX Telcel Foundation, and the Inbursa Foundation, donated One Billion Pesos in different health initiatives to assist people, specially to strengthen actions conducted by medical staff in over Mexican 30 hospitals. Mexico City, June 8, 2020. Continue.
Mexico City will have 37,183 square meters of additional hospital care capacity with the handover, by 16 donor foundations and companies, of the COVID-19 Temporary Unit for patient care in the Citibanamex Center. April 22, 2020.. Mexico City Continue.
Grupo Carso and the Carlos Slim Foundation informed, through a press release, the actions they will undertake to support the general population in the face of the health emergency caused by COVID-19. March 24, 2020. Mexico City Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim took part in the 24thPlenary Meeting of the Montevideo Circle Foundation. The title of the 2018 edition of this encounter was “The Certainty of Uncertainty”. 10 and 11 October 2018. Bogotá, Colombia. Continue.
UN Broadband Commission advances action towards broadband digital connectivity for all. The Commission is chaired by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Mexico’s Carlos Slim Helú. May 6-7, 2018. Kigali, Rwanda. Continue.
The Carlos Slim Foundation is donating more than 1,978 million pesos for reconstruction after the earthquakes that hit Mexico last September, which added to the 395 million pesos donated by the public, provide a total exceeding 2,373 million pesos. 10 October 2017. Mexico City. Continue.
Governments, foundations, and society must work together, declared Carlos Slim Helú in an interview after the earthquakes of 7 and 19 September, which caused severe damage in several states around the country. 27 September, 2017. Mexico City. Continue.
Carlos Slim Helú receives Humanitarian Award from Andrea Bocelli Foundation. September 8, 2017. Rome, Italy. Continue.
The Appeal of Conscience Foundation granted Mr. Carlos Slim the Appeal of Conscience Award. 19 September 2016. New York, USA. Continue.
Public Education Secretariat and Carlos Slim Foundation Present Train for Work Diplomas to Graduates in Information Technology. 5 September, 2016. Mexico City. Continue.
“Faro del Saber Morelos” TELMEX Digital Library was inaugurated in Reforma Pensil, in Mexico City’s Miguel Hidalgo Delegation. 16 August, 2016. Mexico City. Continue.
Telcel Infinitum Digital Village Inaugurated in Mexico City’s Zocalo Square. 15 July, 2016. Mexico City. Continue.
Presentation of 2016 Carlos Slim Health Awards. 30 June, 2016. Mexico City. Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim presented the App-prende digital platform, which offers educational, cultural, and job training content free of charge to teachers, students, parents, and the general public through the aprende.org website. 15 June, 2016. Mexico City. Continue.
Winners of the Carlos Slim Health Award 2016. Mexico City, February 26, 2016. Continue.
The Carlos Slim Foundation and the Government of Honduras sign a cooperation agreement. February 25, 2016. Mexico City. Continue.
The Carlos Slim Foundation and SEDESOL sign a partnership agreement. Guachochi, Chihuahua, Mexico, January 27th, 2016. Continue.
During a trip to El Salvador and Peru, Mr. Carlos Slim, former US President Bill Clinton and philanthropist Frank Giustra visited local communities where the Carlos Slim Foundation, the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton-Giustra-Slim Enterprise Partnership develop important health and employment initiatives, benefitting vulnerable populations. 9-12 November 2015. Continue.
The Montevideo Circle Foundation held its 21st Plenary Meeting in Alicante, Spain, with the topic “Governance Crisis of the Representative Democracy. In this event, Mr. Carlos Slim, Business Chairman of the Foundation, participated with the conference entitled, “The Value of Democratic Efficiency in Development.” October 16 and 17, 2015. Alicante, Spain. Continúa.
The Carlos Slim Foundation signed an agreement with Autism Speaks to provide online information and tools in Spanish to treat autism. New York, NY and Mexico City, 27 July 2015. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation announces its partnership with Elizabeth Holmes and her Theranos Company to promote the proactive prevention of diabetes and related ailments. June 22, 2015. Mexico City. Continue.
Outstanding professionals receive the 2015 Carlos Slim Health Awards in recognition to their innovative solutions in health matters in Latin America and the Caribbean. June 20, 2015. Mexico City. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation presented to Doug Ducey, Governor of Arizona, its Latino Access initiative, supporting the development of the Latino community in the United States. Mexico City, June 18, 2015. Continue.
Forbes Magazine ranks Carlos Slim Foundation as Mexico’s most charitable business foundation. January 22, 2015. Continue.
Jimmy Carter and Carlos Slim Announce New Partnership to Help Eliminate Last Vestiges of River Blindness in the Americas. November 13, 2014. Mexico City. Continue.
Carlos Slim and Best Buddies International Founder Anthony K. Shriver Call on Employers to Pledge “I’M IN TO HIRE” Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). October 7, 2014. New York City. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation Launches Free Online Site for U.S. Latino Community. August 12, 2014. Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim’s speech, entitled “Growing together. State and Corporations”, was delivered during the 20th Plenary Session of the Montevideo Circle Foundation, where Mr. Slim is Corporate Chairman. July 17-18, 2014. Asuncion, Paraguay. Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim, accompanied by Dr. Javier Duarte Ochoa, Governor of Veracruz and by Mrs. Petra Nemcova, President and Founder of the Happy Hearts Fund, inaugurated the “Juan Maldonado Pereda” elementary school, donated by Grupo Carso and equipped by Happy Hearts. July 9, 2014. Nuevo Veracruz, Mexico. Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim inaugurated the Inbursa’s Aquarium, the largest in Latin America. In the ribbon-cutting ceremony, he was accompanied by the Mayor of Mexico City, Dr. Miguel Ángel Mancera and by Inbursa’s Aquarium President, Mr. Alejandro Nasta. Inbursa’s Aquarium was created with the mission to inspire passion for marine life and to contribute to protect the marine world. Plaza Carso, Mexico City, May 30, 2014. Continue.
The Carlos Slim Foundation grants the “2014 Carlos Slim Health Awards” to individuals and institutions with outstanding research credentials in the health sector. Mexico City, March 26-27, 2014. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation and Coursera seal an alliance to provide free on-line world-class graduate studies in Spanish to millions of individuals. January 29, 2014. México City. Continue.
Mexico’s National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (CONABIO), the Carlos Slim Foundation and TELCEL launched the “NaturaLista” digital platform, innovative scientific tool that fosters knowledge about nature and its preservation by means of social media. December 2, 2013. Soumaya Museum, Mexico City. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation launches the second phase of the US-Mexico partnership in genomic research. Through a grant amounting US$ 139 million dollars the Slim Initiative on Genomic Medicine will Foster research aimed at improving health conditions in Latin America and the world. Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, October 28, 2013. Continue.
Fifth anniversary of the WWF – Carlos Slim Foundation – SEMARNAT partnership supporting biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Mexico. October 2, 2013. Mexico City. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation will donate $100 million to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative´s (GPEI), which with the Strategic Plan 2013-2018 has the objective to end this disease in the world. April 24 and 25, 2013. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Continue.
The UNAM Foundation and the Carlos Slim Foundation granted 753 scholarships to learn English to studies of the School of Engineering of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM, as per initials in Spanish). April 8, 2013. Ciudad Universitaria (University City), México. Continue.
Bill Gates y Carlos Slim support food-production research. February 13, 2013. Texcoco, México. Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim participated in the first Global Education and Technology Forum at Twitter’s San Francisco offices. January 31, 2013. San Francisco, CA. Continue.
Alliance Between Fundación Carlos Slim and Khan Academy. January 14, 2013. Mexico, City. Continue.
Petra Nemcova’s Happy Hearts Fund Land of Dreams Gala: Mexico with Special Guest Carlos Slim & Honoring Howard Buffett. December 12, 2012. New York, NY. Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim will fund Scholarships for Graduate Students at the George Washington University. October 2012. Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Continue.
Mr. Roberto Slim participated in the name of Mr. Carlos Slim in the official launching of EDUCATION FIRST initiative in the United Nations’ General Assembly in New York. New York, USA, September 26, 2012. Continue.
Carlos Slim was awarded for his Leadership in Philanthropy by President Bill Clinton, at the Sixth Annual Clinton Global Citizen Awards. September 24, 2012. Nueva York, NY. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation Announces $3 Million Donation to Broadband Efforts to Connect Latino Households. May 31, 2012. San Diego, California . Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation, Frisco Mining Company and the Government of Chihuahua have donated 10,000 bicycles for the benefit of schoolboys living far from school, plus 8,000 bedcovers for poor people in Sierra of Chihuahua. The donation is part of “Ayúdame a llegar” program. March 5, 2012. Morelos, Chih. Continue.
“Mexican Jaguar in XXI century: Conservation National Strategy” VII symposium concluded. Carlos Slim Foundation, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and public and private Mexican institutions are working together for Jaguar conservation in Mexico. December 1st 2011, Cuernavaca, Morelos. Continue.
América Móvil and Carlos Slim Foundation join World’s Forum Initiative (RED) to achieve a HIV/AIDS-Free generation by 2015. December 1st, 2011, Mexico City. Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim donated Plaza Mariana to the Archidiocese of Mexico City. The work triggers urban and pastoral infrastructure around Basilica de Guadalupe. October 12, 2011, Mexico City. Continue.
The Hispanic Society of America awarded Carlos Slim Foundation the “Sorolla Medal” by its arts and culture support. October 6th, 2011, New York, NY. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation publishes the book Centro Histórico. 10 años de revitalización (Historic Center. Ten Years of Revival) Mexico City, October 6th, 2011 Continue.
Carlos Slim donates $2 million dollars to Best Buddies International. July, 19, 2011, Miami, Florida. Continue.
Mr. Carlos Slim inaugurated the first phase of the construction of the Plaza Mariana, an architectural project aimed at enlarging the atrium of the Basilica of Guadalupe, while at the same time modernizing the surrounding urban infrastructure. December 9, 2010. Mexico City. Continue.
A constellation of stars, The National Council for Culture and the Arts, National Auditorium and Carlos Slim Foundation in solidarity with Veracruz. 21 great artists will participate in Amigos Unidos por la Música pop concert Tuesday November 9, 19:30 pm National Auditorium. Octuber 20, 2010. Continue.
With a lecture about “Philanthropy in Mexico” Mr. Carlos Slim Helú participated in the 1st Conference Innovating Tijuana 2010. October 19, 2010, Tijuana, BC. Continue.
The high-level advisory group of the United Nations Organization (UN), on energy and climate change, met today in Mexico, to design new forms public-private partnership and support the overall objectives of access to energy and energy efficiency. Mr. Carlos Slim is a member of the UN Advisory Group. Mexico City, July 15th 2010. Continue.
Bill Clinton, Carlos Slim and Frank Giustra, launch a 20 million Dollar Fund for Small and Medium-Size Firms (SMFs) in Haiti. June 2010. Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Continue.
The Carlos Slim Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the government of Spain and the IDB, launch the Mesoamerica Health 2015 Initiative. The aim of this Initiative is to reduce the gap in health equality faced by the poorest 20% of population living in Central America and Southern Mexico. June 14, 2010, Mexico, City. Continue.
United by Haiti informs to the public about the generous contributions in help for Haiti. May 11, 2010. Continue.
Carlos Slim Foundation, National Auditorium and Mexican artists, reunited by Aleks Syntek to participate in the solidarity concert A Mexican Musical Hearth for Haiti, informs to the general public. April 28, of 2010. Continue.
Earth Hour – Switch off. March 27, 2010. Continue.
The Carlos Slim Foundation doubles Unidos por Chalco concerts earnings in support of Chalcos flood victims.
February 28, 2010. Continue.
In February, the Carlos Slim Foundation is jointly working with UNICEF in supporting Haiti emergency crisis alleviation and then to uphold reconstruction. Continue
Mexican artists, National Auditorium and Carlos Slim Foundation are organizing a solidarity concert with Haiti, next February 17, 20:30 PM. Continue
The Carlos Slim Foundation informs that coming sunday January 31, finish the donation by TELMEX and TELCEL for Haiti earthquake victims. Continue
The Carlos Slim Foundation invite to all the Mexicans to make donations via TELMEX, TELCEL and Inbursa to support Haiti earthquake victims. Carlos Slim Foundation has agreed to double the income. January 15, 2010. Continue
The Alliance WWF-Carlos Slim Foundation and ConcentrArte project presented the book “Cuatro Cinegas: La mirada de sus niños”. An invitation to preserve the richness of the valley, natural laboratory for the evolution of species. December 9, 2009. Mexico City. Continue.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Fundación Carlos Slim announced an initial investment of $100 million dollars to support the conservation of biodiversity and promote sustainable development in Mexico. June 4, 2009. Continue
Eng. Carlos Slim Helú was nominated member of the Executive Board of RAND Corporation (Research and Development), a nonprofit research organization in the United States, which offers assessment and solutions about commerce and politics, among other aspects, throughout the world. December 16, 2008. Continue
Grameen Trust and Fundacion Carlos Slim announced an Alliance to create Grameen-Carso, which will afford with micro credits to the neediest in Mexico with an initial asset of about 45 million dollars. September 29, 2008. Continue
President William Clinton and Carlos Slim Announce New Investment Projects in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru for more than $50 Million dollars. August 4, 2008. Continue
Carlos Slim Foundation and TELMEX announced the donation of 100,000 computers to more than 1,400 public schools in Mexico. July 23, 2008. Continue
Carlos Slim Foundation and TELMEX announced the donation of 100,000 computers to more than 1,400 public schools in Mexico. July 23, 2008. Continue
Carlos Slim Helú reaffirms its commitment to cooperate with the cause of ALAS, with a donation of $110 million to support programs for children. Continue
Telmex Telcel Foundation
Telmex Foundation, formerly Asociación Carso, A.C., is a non-profit philanthropic organization established in 1996 to support ongoing programs in education, health, culture, justice, and social well-being in Mexico.
Our foundation has promoted since 1986, with the aim of effectively contributing to the eradication of extreme poverty and improving the quality of life of the Mexican population. Fundación Telmex has an endowment of more than US$1.5 billion.
To achieve these goals, the organization has implemented programs in the areas of education, sports, health, arts, and culture, helping the most vulnerable groups in the country to grow and develop.
Main areas of action:
- Education
- Health
- Justice
- Natural Disasters
Culture and Human Development - Support for Sports
Fundación TELMEX-TELCEL Resultados 1996 - 2024 |
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| Programas | 1996 - 2024 |
| EDUCACIÓN | |
| Becas | 752,864 |
| Bicicletas (Programa Ayúdame a Llegar)* | 488,119 |
| Ver bien para aprender mejor (lentes donados) | 127,750 |
| SALUD Y NUTRICIÓN | |
| Cirugías Extramuros | 1,067,016 |
| Bolsas de 1 kg. de Dulce Nutritivo | 17,361,152 |
| Sillas de Ruedas | 175,491 |
| Auxiliares Auditivos | 48,936 |
| Computadoras | 4,285 |
| Best Buddies (participantes en Mejores Amigos) | 31,639 |
| JUSTICIA | |
| Fianzas Sociales | 112,300 |
| APOYO EN DESASTRES NATURALES | |
| Toneladas de ayuda humanitaria | 29,379 |
| Plantas potabilizadoras de agua (contingencias apoyadas) | 231 |
| Litros de agua potabilizada | 27,480,904 |
| DEPORTE | |
| De la Calle a la Cancha con Telmex (jugadores) | 299,713 |
| Copa Telmex de Futbol (jugadores) | 4,817,970 |
| Ring Telmex | 93 becas, 25 campeonatos, 35 excampeones |
| Liga Telmex Telcel de Basquetbol | 566,908, jugadores |
| Liga Telmex Telcel de Béisbol | 84,489 jugadores |
| Liga Telmex Telcel de Taekwondo | 6,236 participantes |
| Promesas Telmex Telcel de Atletismo | 1,638 niños y jóvenes |
| * En colaboración con gobiernos estatales y otras instituciones. | |
* In collaboration with state governments and other institutions.
Recognitions
In December 2005, Fundación Telmex was recognized as “Foundation of the Year” for its philanthropic work by the Mexico City chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
On November 22, 2006, Arturo Elías Ayub, Executive Director of Fundación Telmex, received the José Vasconcelos Award from Dr. Reyes Tamez Guerra, Secretary of Public Education at the time. The award is granted by this government office to institutions committed to education in Mexico.
On November 20, 2007, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, President of Mexico, granted Fundación Telmex the 2007 National Sports Award for its support and commitment to sports in Mexico, as well as to professional and amateur athletes, athletes with disabilities, and those who practice sports to improve their health and quality of life.
In October 2007, the Telmex Soccer Cup (Amateur Football Tournament) earned a Guinness World Record as the largest amateur tournament in the world, bringing together 148,714 players in 8,600 teams throughout Mexico.
In 2008, for the second consecutive year, Fundación Telmex received two awards: the National Sports Award, for its ongoing commitment to sports in Mexico, and the Guinness World Record for the Telmex Cup, as the largest amateur tournament in the world.
In 2015, the Telmex Soccer Cup achieved, for the ninth consecutive year, the Guinness World Record as the largest amateur soccer tournament in the world, with the participation of 267,581 players on 15,757 teams.
México Siglo XXI
As part of the comprehensive support provided to scholarship recipients by the Telmex Foundation, the major event “México Siglo XXI” has been held annually since 2002. This event represents a milestone in the Foundation’s activities, not only because of its scale but also due to the prestige and quality of its guest speakers.
This event is held at the National Auditorium and brings together 10,000 scholarship recipients from our Foundation, coming from different parts of the country and studying at both public and private universities. During this one-day event, they have the opportunity to attend conferences delivered by renowned international figures from the political, economic, technological, sports, and entertainment fields, who interact with students and share their experiences and knowledge.
The Mexico City’s Historic Center Foundation
The Mexico City Historic Center Foundation is a non-profit organization of the Carlos Slim Foundation. It was established in 2002 with the financial support of the TELMEX Foundation. Since its inception, the Mexico City Historic Center Foundation has worked to improve the living conditions of the residents in the Historic Center, with the support of Inmuebles del Centro Histórico, the TELMEX Foundation, and the Carlos Slim Foundation.
These actions have created many jobs and improved public spaces by strengthening security, enhancing healthcare services, and promoting meaningful cultural activities. The Foundation currently carries out the following programs: economic, community, and social development, as well as cultural activities. Continue…
The Carlos Slim Foundation published the book Centro Histórico. 10 años de revitalización (Historic Center: Ten Years of Revival). Continue
On September 10, 2008, Engineer Carlos Slim Helú participated in the seminar El Centro Histórico en la Ciudad de México: Ordenamiento, Revitalización y Conservación (The Historic Center in Mexico City: Planning, Revitalization, and Preservation).
During his presentation, he explained that more than 20 billion Mexican pesos have been invested in this area, which has created approximately 8,500 jobs in Grupo Carso companies alone. He also noted that, as part of the program to revitalize the city’s center, a comprehensive plan has been developed to improve the social and economic conditions of its inhabitants through actions focused on health, education, and employment.
Corporate Social Responsibility Certification (CSRC)
In 2019, for the eighteenth consecutive year, TELMEX was awarded the ESR Label (Socially Responsible Company, for its acronym in Spanish) by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI).
This recognition highlights TELMEX’s daily commitment to the strategic pillars evaluated by CEMEFI: Ethics and Corporate Governance, Quality of Work Life, Community Relations and Development, as well as Environmental Protection.
Being a socially responsible company has always been part of TELMEX’s organizational culture. It reflects the corporate values that guide the company’s operations: Work, Growth, Commitment, Social Responsibility, and Austerity.
TELMEX remains committed to connecting Mexico through the best technological platforms, offering its clients top-quality products and services, fostering innovation in the telecommunications and information technology industries, and thus benefiting a growing number of Mexicans.
Soumaya Museum
Twenty-five years ago, Museo Soumaya – Fundación Carlos Slim – opened its doors at Plaza Loreto, a cultural and commercial complex. In 2011, another venue was inaugurated as part of an urban redevelopment project and remarkable engineering achievement in Plaza Carso.
The vocation of this non-profit institution is to collect, research, preserve, and share the artistic and historical legacy of Mexico and Europe with diverse audiences.
Here, visitors can experience works of art rarely seen in the country. Its main objective is to promote knowledge and aesthetic enjoyment through permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as traveling shows across Mexico and Latin America; monthly catalogs and publications; creative and reflective learning spaces; conferences; and interactive programs supported by new technologies such as RA Infinitum, virtual and augmented reality.
The Soumaya Museum in Plaza Loreto, in southern Mexico City, was built on the site of a former paper mill and features exhibitions that include pieces from the Galas de México collection—artworks deeply embedded in Mexico’s collective imagination.
In December 2018, another cultural landmark was added to the project: the Guillermo Tovar de Teresa House Museum, located in the historic Roma neighborhood.
Important Events
- September 27, 2012 – Beirut, Lebanon: Carlos Slim Helú received the Gibran National Committee Award for his contribution to spreading the legacy of the poet, philosopher, and painter Gibran Khalil Gibran.
- March 29, 2012 – Mexico City: To celebrate its first anniversary, the Soumaya Museum inaugurated the exhibition 100 Newly Acquired Artworks from the Soumaya Museum Collection.
- October 7, 2011 – Mexico City: The Soumaya Museum received the 2011 National Public Image Award in the Culture category, recognizing its outstanding architectural design and art collection encompassing thirty centuries of artistic heritage. The award was presented during the “Global Connection” International Congress organized by the Public Image College.
- October 6, 2011 – New York, NY: The Hispanic Society of America awarded the Carlos Slim Foundation the Sorolla Medal for its contributions to arts and culture.
- March 29, 2011 – Mexico City: The Soumaya Museum opened its new building at Plaza Carso to the general public.
- March 1, 2011 – Mexico City: The new Soumaya Museum building at Plaza Carso was inaugurated. This modern facility houses one of the largest art collections in Mexico and Latin America.
- (Date not specified) – Lima, Peru: TELMEX, Claro, and Museo Soumaya, part of the Carlos Slim Foundation, presented the exhibition From Myth to Dream: Rodin… Dalí.
The Mexico City’s Historic Center Foundation
Created by Condumex in 1965, the Center was established to fulfill the social and cultural interests envisioned by the company’s founders and executives, with the purpose of acquiring, preserving, cataloging, and disseminating books and archives related to the history of Mexico.
Its collection includes more than 81,000 books and 950 documentary archives, and its headquarters are located at No. 1 Plaza Federico Gamboa, in the historic neighborhood of Chimalistac, in Mexico City.
Among the Center’s daily activities are lectures delivered by scholars specialized in various subjects, book presentations, academic discussions, congresses, colloquia, seminars, and round tables. Its editorial work has been reflected in facsimile publications, which have showcased some of the rarest books preserved in its library.
Technological resources have been fully utilized, and today both the archival collection and the viceregal library are completely digitized, allowing free online access from anywhere in the world. At the Center’s headquarters, on-site consultation of bibliographic collections and personalized assistance are also available to the public.
Plaza Federico Gamboa 1, Chimalistac, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City.
Association for the Advancement of Mexico, A.C.
The Association for the Advancement of Mexico (ASUME) was founded in 1980 out of the desire to take action and support Mexico. ASUME carries out a human development program that is mainly based on three core principles:
- Constant self-improvement. There are no limits or excuses to try to be a little better than yesterday.
- Competition. It must be with myself, not with others, since comparing myself or feeling inferior prevents personal growth.
- Balanced self-improvement. Strive to improve in each of the following eight aspects of human life: physical, economic, aesthetic, intellectual, emotional, social, moral, and spiritual — setting goals in each area.
Our Purpose: “Improve yourself to improve your surroundings.”
Goal: “Changing society through changing the individual.”
ASUME A.C., through continuous self-improvement based on the identification and practice of values, seeks to form men and women of peace— responsible, happy, and committed to themselves, their families, their work, and to Mexico.
Other Support in Latin America
The Mesoamerican Health Initiative is a public-private partnership among the Carlos Slim Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Government of Canada, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the governments of the eight Mesoamerican countries. Its goal is to reduce morbidity and mortality among women of reproductive age and children under five years old living in areas of extreme poverty.
A social investment fund that supports productive projects in marginalized areas of Colombia, El Salvador, Haiti, and Peru, aimed at generating economic development opportunities for low-income individuals.
Through a social enterprise model, small producers benefit by obtaining better prices for their products through the elimination of intermediaries, while receiving technical assistance and market linkage.
The initiative also includes a retail model that creates income opportunities for women entrepreneurs, and a job training model for youth in vulnerable situations, helping them gain access to formal employment.
