SEEDS OF FAITH & HOPE

“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains.” – Matthew 17:20

At Ximena Echeverria, giving back to the community is a heartfelt priority. Through personal initiatives and meaningful collaborations with local organizations, I strive to sow seeds of kindness, faith, and connection—seeds that grow into a thriving circle of support. Together, we nurture positive change, uplift lives, and celebrate the power of collective generosity. I have proudly donated my photographs to auctions benefiting Banditas Wild Horse Promise, a wild horse sanctuary, and Engler Canyon Ranch, a mustang sanctuary that is part of the Serengeti Foundation. I actively seek out collaborations that align with my mission to give back and protect the natural world.

“Suspended by a thin thread of time, wild horses play a key role in maintaining ecosystems; however, it is their family structure, bonds, and values—such as love, courage, persistence, and freedom—that allow us to see them as a reflection of our own humanness.” — Ximena Echeverria, from the 2021 exhibit Rethreading Our Landscape: The "I Am" Project

Every year, species vanish from our landscape. Every year, wild horses—the iconic American Mustangs—face roundups that remove them from their natural habitat.

Protecting wildlife and nature is not only a passion but a responsibility—for our future and our collective well-being. I’m proud to support organizations and sanctuaries dedicated to preserving the legacy of the American Mustang.

Please visit their sites to learn more and find out how you can get involved:

https://englercanyonranch.com/
https://www.banditaswildhorsepromise.org/