[2] The FIOB describe themselves as, "a group of organizations, communities, and individuals (men and women) of diverse origins, who have decided to combine efforts, ideas, and projects that overcome the economic, political, social and cultural problems that our indigenous sisters and brothers face.
"[5] The organization's mission is to, "contribute to the development and self-determination of migrant and non-migrant indigenous peoples, as well as fight for the defense of human rights with justice and gender equality at the binational level", – translated from Spanish.
[3] Furthermore, the organization stands in solidarity with other minority groups across the globe who are fighting to break free from injustice, hunger, marginalization, political persecution, and any forms of human rights violations.
[3] FIOB works to systematically change the structures that have caused the misery, lack of democracy, unemployment, and health issues felt by indigenous communities in Mexico and the US through the support of different organizations and campaigns that align in values and objectives.
'"[10] Another example of the FIOB's effort to preserve indigenous languages and create interpreters is the bilingual school named “El Pipila'' in the Obrera neighborhood in Tijuana that teaches Mixtec and Spanish.
[12] FIOB members have given transnational migrants aid with elementary schooling in Mexico and the U.S.[13] Their services include peer counseling helping students learn and assist others who may be dealing with the same situation.
By involving them in the educational process, recognizing the power of peer networks and informal communication, and valuing community discussions, these initiatives aim to address the specific needs and challenges faced by transnational migrants.