Families worldwide face growing challenges to put food on the table—rising prices, climate change, and loss of traditional knowledge make farming harder. In Guatemala’s highlands, Indigenous communities around Lake Atitlán are especially affected by water scarcity and unpredictable weather. A significant 83.3% of Guatemala’s GDP is concentrated in areas highly …
As many youth face pressures to migrate in search of opportunity, a new generation of Maya leaders around Lake Atitlán is taking a different path—rooted in cultural identity, community, and a future at home. This movement is reshaping education and leadership through programs that foster the skills, confidence, and pride …
Recent shifts in U.S. foreign aid and ongoing market instability have created ripple effects across Central America. For Indigenous communities in Guatemala already facing systemic under-resourcing, these changes mean fewer economic opportunities and rising costs for basic necessities. Families are finding traditional income sources less reliable while prices for essentials …
