Kaya Gonzalez & Áureas Mx

Kaya González is a communications expert and cultural manager dedicated to advancing equity and justice. She serves as the Sociocultural Manager of Àureas MX, a grassroots organization supporting migrant women along the U.S.-Mexico border through services in menstrual and sexual health, economic empowerment, and integration. With our Giving Joy grant, Àureas MX will conduct menstrual health workshops in non-institutionalized settings, such as camps, shelters, and informal communities, providing accurate information on menstrual cycles, reproductive rights, and training on making reusable cloth pads.

The initiative will reach over 100 women and girls with essential kits and consultations, host workshops for more than 20 participants, and offer virtual support to 150+ women seeking legal abortion guidance. The grant will enable Àureas MX to expand its community-based, culturally grounded approach to care, reaching those often excluded from formal systems with dignity and trust.