Why we exist

To change perceptions about people with disability, focusing on the ability of disability, moving from limitation to potential seeing their strengths and achieving a successful inclusion in the social, employment and educational spheres.

Who we are

We are a non-for-profit organization, founded in 2006 by Gina Badenoch. We are internationally renowned for our self-sustainability and innovative model, whose mission is to transform paradigms on disability, focusing on the ability of the disability.
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How we work

We’ve built a model  based on building a bridge of communication and inclusion through innovating and interactive activities as well as training and developing the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their inclusion in society  and generate employment opportunities.

What we do

Impact

Creation of+ 3,600employment opportunities for PDCV
+ 390 Sensory experiences
+
Corporate Workshops
in collaboration with Capaxia in Mexico and on international forums.
Sensitized+ 800,000People in Mexico, USA and Europe.
Professional training to+ 511people with visual impairment.
+ 19Exhibitions and showcases of blind photographers and cultural events.

Achievements

FELLOW ASHOKA 2008

The largest network of social entrepreneurship recognizes entrepreneurs with projects that have the capacity to generate systematic change, whose solutions anticipate future challenges while at the same time solving ongoing problems.

British Empire Medal 2014

Recognition awarded by the British Crown for a civil or military service performed in an exceptional manner to demonstrate significant achievements that benefit humanity.

YOUNG GLOBAL LEADER WEF 2012

The recognition granted by the World Economic Forum(WEF) aims to highlight the proven track record of young outstanding entrepreneurs, as well as their leadership experience, their resilience and commitment to society.

CEMEFI award "COMMITMENT WITH OTHERS 2014 "

Distinction awarded to individuals or institutions that, in virtue of their trajectory, commitment, talent and imagination have created exemplary, inspiring and replicable models of service to others, whose impact has significantly contributed to strengthening and developing philanthropy in our country.

Our team Sight of Emotion - Capaxia

  • Gina Badenoch
    Founder
  • José Manuel Pacheco
    Director Sight of Emotion
  • Sandra Hernández
    Administration
  • Gabriela Garciadiego
    Consultant
  • Alicia Velázquez
    Event Management
  • Adrián Carranza
    Consultant
  • Casilda De Ovando
    Consultant
  • Teresa Barrenechea
    Consultant

Board of Trustees

  • Juan Alberto González
  • Diana Mogollón González
  • Laura Caraza
  • Ricardo Velázquez
  • Fabrice Salamanca
  • Irene Álvarez
  • Jerónimo Legorreta
  • Alfonso de Robina