NCN is a national effort whose focus is the reinforcement of the positive involvement of Latino males in the lives of their families, communities, and society.

Based on the principles of “Un Hombre Noble” (A Noble Man), the mission of the National Compadres Network is to strengthen, rebalance, and/or redevelop the traditional “Compadre” extended family system.

It’s by this process that we encourage and support the positive involvement of Latino males as fathers, sons, grandfathers, brothers, compadres, partners, and mentors in their families and community.

At the same time,the National Compadre Network believes by increasing the positive support and influence of Latino males in their family and society it can also have an impact on reducing the incidence of substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, teen pregnancy, gang violence, and other family and community problems.

By way of this ongoing effort, it is our hope that children and families will have a safer, healthier, happier world in which to live and grow.

Principles of “Un Hombre Noble” (A Noble Man)

• Es un hombre que cumple con su palabra
  Is a man of his word

• Tiene un sentido de responsabilidad para su propio bienestar y para otros en su círculo
  Has a sense of responsibility for his own well-being and that of others in his circle

• Rechaza cualquier forma de abuso…físico, emocional, mental o espiritual… a sí mismo o a otras personas
  Rejects any form of abuse: physical, emotional, mental or spiritual…to himself or others

• Toma tiempo para reflexionar, rezar e incluir la ceremonia en su vida
  Takes time to reflect, pray, and include ceremony in his life

• Es sensitivo y comprensivo
  Is sensitive and understanding

• Es como un espejo, reflejando apoyo y claridad de uno a otro
  Is like a mirror, reflecting support and clarity to one another

• Vive estos valores honradamente y con amor
  Lives these values honestly, and with love