Chalco Girlstown (Villa de las Niñas)

Mexico

School Facts


Year Opened :
1991

Capacity : 3500 girls

Sisters onsite : 48

Teachers onsite : 96

Chalco Girlstown Mexico: A Safe Haven and Pathway to a Brighter Future

Chalco Girlstown Mexico, opened by the Sisters of Mary in 1991, provides a safe and nurturing environment for up to 3,500 underprivileged girls. The program is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by offering each girl the opportunity to build a brighter future.

At Chalco Girlstown Mexico, girls receive free education, nutritious meals, medical care, and emotional support. They are taught practical skills to prepare them for future employment while also building their self-confidence and mental well-being. The campus features a variety of sports and recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, basketball courts, and football fields—ensuring the girls enjoy a full, healthy, and happy childhood.

Education and Job Training at Chalco Girlstown Mexico

The school program at Chalco Girlstown Mexico offers a full range of academic education and vocational training. Girls receive hands-on instruction in practical subjects such as accounting, dressmaking, computers, and culinary arts, gaining valuable skills aligned with the needs of local employers. This prepares them to be work-ready upon graduation, enabling them to build stable, meaningful careers and support their families.

Supporting Working Mothers Through Early Childhood Care

Nearby, the daycare center in Chalco serves children up to age five from low-income communities. It provides full-day care with nutritious meals, supervised play, and early learning opportunities, giving mothers the ability to work and provide for their households with peace of mind.

You Make This Possible

All of this is made possible through the generosity of our donors. Every child deserves a strong start in life—and with your support, we can continue to provide hope, education, and opportunity to those who need it most.

Learn more about the children

The children at our schools come from the poorest of the poor. Each child has their own stories of what their life was before coming to our schools and how their lives are being transformed by the Sisters of Mary programs.  Read the moving stories of our children in their own words. 

Meet Our Graduates

There are 160,000+  graduates from the Sisters of Mary Schools. Many of our graduates went on to live prosperous lives, helping their families and local communities. Read the inspiring stories of our graduates in their own words. 

Life At Our Villages

Learn more about how we help children break free from a life of poverty.