Celebrating UBGA’s Love for Mexico & Their Mission 

Q. UBGA places a strong emphasis on love for Mexico—how does this passion influence your work and mission?

Love for Mexico is our most substantial value. We have had it in mind since the first moment when we started our project. This feeling moves us to give our best to all the people that we serve in all the communities in need. We come from a very resilient society and have learned to analyze our problems, but we know we must work with the solutions in our hands. We are proud of what and how we are when we help others.  

At UBGA, love for Mexico is the heartbeat of everything we do. This deep affection comes from a place of gratitude and responsibility; we have been blessed in many ways, and we feel called to give back with purpose and integrity. Our country is filled with beauty, strength, and potential, but also faces deep inequalities in healthcare access. That’s where our mission begins.

We bring quality and compassionate medical care to the most vulnerable communities, not as charity, but as an act of justice and love. Every mobile unit that travels to a rural area, every patient we serve, reflects our unwavering commitment to a better Mexico—one where dignity and health are not privileges, but basic rights.

Q. What does Cinco de Mayo mean to UBGA, and how do you celebrate this day as an organization?

Cinco de Mayo holds a deep symbolic value for UBGA because we are from Puebla, where the battle occurred. It commemorates the resilience and courage of the Mexican people in the face of adversity, which we see reflected daily in the communities we serve. It is a day of deep historical and emotional resonance; the Battle of Puebla, though a military event, is a powerful reminder that unity, conviction, and love for our country can overcome even the most overwhelming odds.

As an organization, we don’t just celebrate Cinco de Mayo with flags or speeches. We honor it by doing what we do best: serving. We often use this day as an opportunity to organize special medical outreach events in underserved areas, reminding our teams and patients that true patriotism means showing up, caring deeply, and acting with purpose.

It’s a day to reflect on our roots, reaffirm our mission, and celebrate the strength of our people. For UBGA, Cinco de Mayo isn’t just about the past; it’s a living reminder that together, we can still win important battles today, especially regarding health and human dignity.

Q. Mexico is a country full of opportunity, as UBGA’s values highlight. What are some of the biggest opportunities you see for improving healthcare access and community development?

Mexico is indeed a country full of opportunities. At UBGA, one of the most significant opportunities lies in bridging the healthcare gap through innovation, mobility, and human connection. There is immense potential in empowering local communities by bringing healthcare directly to where it’s needed most, especially in rural and underserved areas.

One significant opportunity is integrating mobile health services with digital tools using telemedicine, AI, and data to expand the reach and effectiveness of care. Another is investing in health education and preventive services, which improve long-term outcomes and foster a culture of wellness and self-agency.

However, the most potent opportunity is human: training and uplifting local health professionals, partnering with communities and listening deeply to their needs. Development is not just about infrastructure; it’s about dignity, trust, and shared purpose. We see every patient not as a number but as someone with the right to be seen, heard, and healed.

At UBGA, we know that combining heart, innovation, and commitment improves access to health and transforms lives.

UBGA’s Impact Through Mobile Healthcare 

Q. Can you share how UBGA’s mobile healthcare programs are making a difference in vulnerable communities?

 UBGA’s mobile healthcare programs are designed to reach the invisible, often left behind by traditional healthcare systems or suffering a natural disaster. Our mobile units travel to remote, underserved, and vulnerable communities across Mexico, offering essential medical services such as general consultations, women’s health screenings, mammograms, preventive care, and health education.

What makes a difference is what we bring and how we carry it with warmth, respect, and a deep sense of dignity. Many of the patients we serve have never seen a doctor before, and the simple act of being cared for, listened to, and treated with kindness becomes transformative. We’re not just delivering medicine but restoring trust, self-worth, and hope.

We’ve served over one million patients, but beyond the numbers, it’s the stories that stay with us: a mother catching early signs of breast cancer, a child receiving timely treatment, an elder feeling seen and valued, and a middle-aged person receiving the opportunity to go to work feeling healthy.

These moments remind us that mobile healthcare is not a secondary solution; it’s a powerful model for equity, especially in countries where inequality is still a barrier to access. UBGA is proof that when compassion moves, health arrives.

Q. What are some of the biggest healthcare challenges faced by the communities you serve, and how does UBGA address them?

 The communities we serve face multiple and layered healthcare challenges, limited access to medical facilities, lack of transportation, economic hardship, low health literacy, and, in many cases, a deep mistrust of the healthcare system due to years of neglect. Women, children, and older adults are particularly vulnerable.

One of the biggest challenges is that conditions are already advanced by the time people seek care. Preventive care is almost nonexistent in these areas, and geographic isolation makes detecting or treating illnesses in time difficult.

UBGA addresses these challenges with a holistic and mobile model. We don’t wait for patients to come to us, we go to them. Our mobile units bring primary healthcare and specialized services like mammograms and health promotion campaigns. We provide medical attention with warmth and cultural sensitivity, often becoming the first point of contact people have ever had with formal healthcare.

But more than that, we build trust. We listen, we return, we remember names and stories. That trust becomes the bridge between access and real transformation. Healing begins not just with medicine but with presence and respect.

Q. UBGA’s mission extends beyond healthcare to include job training and self-employment initiatives—how do these efforts complement your medical services?

 At UBGA, we understand that health is not only the absence of illness but also the presence of dignity, opportunity, and the ability to shape one’s future. Our mission goes beyond healthcare to include job training and self-employment initiatives. These efforts are not separate from our medical work; they are a natural extension.

In many of the communities we serve, people face a cycle of poor health and economic hardship that feeds into each other. By offering training programs, especially for women and youth, we help break that cycle. When someone learns a trade or gains skills to start a small business, they improve their income, self-worth, and ability to care for their families.

These programs complement our healthcare mission by addressing the social determinants of health: poverty, lack of education, and unemployment. A person with stable work is more likely to access care, prioritize prevention, and make informed health decisions.

Ultimately, UBGA’s vision is not just to heal the body but to empower the whole person and help build healthier, stronger communities from the inside out.

Q. Can you share a success story that showcases the impact of UBGA’s mobile healthcare services?  Isidro Cordova

A Journey from Tragedy to Purpose.

Isidro Córdoba Sánchez, from Huimanguillo, Tabasco, was just 21 when a moment changed his life forever. Newly married and awaiting the birth of his first child, he was returning home one night when a tragic car accident left him unconscious. Two days later, he awoke in a hospital bed to life-altering news: a fracture-dislocation of his cervical spine at the C6 and C7 vertebrae. The diagnosis was irreversible—permanent paralysis and complete dependence on a wheelchair. What followed were years of intense physical pain, emotional struggle, and the eventual loss of his marriage. Yet amid this darkness, Isidro found a light—his faith. Embracing his spiritual path gave him the strength to rebuild from within.

During this time of profound personal challenge, the Un Buen Grupo de Amigos Foundation, A.C. entered his life. For over three years, the Foundation has stood by him, providing essential medical care, medications, and ongoing emotional and human support always without expecting anything in return. “I’m deeply grateful to the Foundation,” Isidro shares. “They’ve helped not only me but so many others across Mexico. Watching what they do on social media gives me hope. Their help is genuine. That’s rare.”

Despite physical limitations and the challenges that life continues to present, Isidro lives each day with gratitude. He draws strength from his faith, his love with his daughter, and the quiet support of those who have walked with him, even if they’ve never met him. Isidro’s story is a testament to human resilience and a reminder that dignity, compassion, and hope can thrive even in unexpected places.

Q. Collaboration can amplify impact—how can UBGA and other mobile healthcare programs in Mexico work together to strengthen healthcare access?

At UBGA, we sincerely believe that collaboration is not just a strategy; it’s a moral imperative. No organization can solve a country’s healthcare challenges as vast and diverse as Mexico. But together, mobile healthcare programs can create a united front that multiplies impact, reduces duplication, and extends reach.

We envision partnerships based on shared values: trust, transparency, and a commitment to the dignity of every person. By sharing best practices, medical resources, logistics, and even data (with consent and ethics at the core), we can create a network of mobile units that operate more efficiently and learn from each other.

UBGA is also exploring collaborative efforts in health education, mental health, and maternal care areas where synergy can create long-term systemic change. We are open to regional or global alliances with public institutions, private organizations, and fellow nonprofits who see health not as a privilege, but as a right.

Our goal is not to be the only voice but part of a stronger, louder, more compassionate chorus. Because when collaboration happens, healthcare moves farther, faster, and deeper into the lives of those who need it most.

The Value of Mobile Healthcare Association Membership 

Q. How has being a member of the Mobile Healthcare Association helped UBGA in achieving its goals?

Being part of the Mobile Healthcare Association (MHA) has been a transformative experience for UBGA. It has provided us not only with a network of like-minded organizations but also with knowledge, innovation, and inspiration that have accelerated our ability to serve.

Through MHA, we’ve gained access to global best practices, emerging technologies, and valuable frameworks that have strengthened the quality, efficiency, and scope of our mobile healthcare programs in Mexico. It’s helped us benchmark our work against international standards while adapting those insights to the local realities we face.

Perhaps most importantly, MHA has reminded us that we are not alone. A growing, passionate global community is committed to mobile healthcare, and being part of that community gives us strength, perspective, and encouragement. It has opened doors to future partnerships and new ways of thinking that align perfectly with our vision of accessible, dignified, and community-driven healthcare.

With MHA, we don’t just feel connected; we feel empowered.

Q. What resources or collaborations from the association have been the most valuable for your programs?

 Some of the most valuable resources we’ve received from the Mobile Healthcare Association have come through knowledge-sharing and direct connections with other leaders in the field. The webinars, case studies, and strategic insights into mobile healthcare operations have helped us strengthen our service models, especially in areas like logistics, data collection, and community engagement. We are currently participating in the Mobile Health Technical Assistance Coaching Program, which has allowed us to share challenges with other organizations, collaborate on solutions, learn from the best practices, and share our experiences.

One of the most meaningful aspects has been the openness to collaboration. Through MHA, we’ve had conversations that go beyond borders, learning from U.S.-based programs and adapting solutions for rural Mexico. This global exchange of ideas has sharpened our vision and given us tools to make our care more sustainable and impactful. It is due to our participation in the Southern California Coalition and the Annual MHA Conferences.

In particular, the opportunity to connect with organizations working in cancer research, health, and chronic disease prevention has helped us expand our scope in the field while staying centered on dignity and respect. We are grateful for a MHA community that shares, mentors, and uplifts each other. It’s not just a professional resource; it’s a collective mission.

Q. What advice would you give to other organizations looking to expand their reach through mobile healthcare solutions?

 Our advice to other organizations exploring mobile healthcare is simple but powerful: start with a heart, stay close to the people, and build compassionate and adaptable systems. Mobile healthcare is not just about moving clinics it’s about moving trust, hope, and dignity into places often forgotten.

First, listen deeply to the communities you wish to serve. Let their needs guide your model, not the other way around. Build relationships, not just routes. Second, invest in your team, they are your greatest asset. Train them not only in medicine but in empathy and cultural understanding. Third, collaborate. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel; learn from others, share what you know, and work together. Mobile healthcare works best when it’s part of a larger ecosystem of change.

And finally, never lose sight of the mission. The road may be bumpy, literally and figuratively, but the impact is immeasurable. If you stay grounded in purpose and service, mobile healthcare association can become one of the most potent tools for equity and transformation.

Looking to the Future

Q. What are some exciting future projects UBGA has planned to further its mission?

At UBGA, we continually seek innovative ways to deepen our impact and reach more needy individuals. One of our upcoming initiatives involves expanding our ‘Promoting Good Health’ program, which focuses on educating communities about preventive healthcare practices. By empowering individuals with knowledge, we aim to reduce the prevalence of preventable diseases and promote long-term well-being. Additionally, we’re enhancing our ‘Joining Efforts’ program to collaborate more closely with local organizations and stakeholders, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to community health and development. These projects underscore our dedication to providing immediate medical assistance and fostering sustainable health improvements in the communities we serve.

An important milestone for our team is the birth of the Mexican Coalition. Under the guidance and leadership of the principal leaders of the MHA Team, we are researching, analyzing, and forming the best strategy to make this coalition possible.

Q. How can individuals and organizations get involved or support your work?

Individuals and organizations can support UBGA’s mission to provide healthcare and development services to vulnerable communities in Mexico through several avenues:

1. Donations: Financial contributions help sustain and expand our programs. Donations can be made through our website.  
2. Volunteering: We welcome volunteers with diverse skills to participate in our initiatives. Opportunities range from medical assistance to community outreach and education.
3. Partnerships: Organizations can collaborate with us to amplify impact. Our ‘Joining Efforts’ program focuses on building alliances to strengthen social impact.  
4. Spreading Awareness: Sharing information about UBGA’s work helps raise awareness and support for our mission.

Behind every UBGA´s mobile unit, there is a heartbeat of compassion. Behind every patient, a story worth healing. Join us not just to help but also to change what’s possible.