Maya-led, Community Driven

Empowering Maya Communities in Guatemala

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We empower Maya communities around Lake Atitlán through culturally relevant programs focused on education, nutrition and health, and economic development. Our community-led model strengthens capacities and promotes self-sufficiency in rural Indigenous communities.

We create lasting impact through educating students today to foster generational change and overcome poverty. Our bilingual, culturally responsive education encourages critical thinking, creativity, and cultural pride.

Seeds of Education Scholarships

Increases access to quality education from primary through university

Provides scholarships, family support, teacher training, and school improvements

Preschool Nutrition Centers

Focusing on the social, linguistic, and emotional development of at-risk children under 5

Implements a play-based learning model and a bilingual Maya Kaqchikel learning environment

Nutritional support and medical care access

Learning Communities

After-school tutoring to improve academic performance

Mentorship and capacity building to develop youth leadership skills

Extracurricular activities and peer-support network

We address critical health needs in the Lake Atitlán region by increasing access to medical services and improving food security for vulnerable populations. Our programs help combat malnutrition and revive traditional Maya farming practices.

Community Health

Increases access to healthcare, clean water, and food security for the most vulnerable

Holistic training and support for Community Health Promoters

Build local capacity of Maya midwives (Comadronas) to reduce risk factors for pregnant women

Holistic Malnutrition Prevention

Provides nutritional and medical services for children under 5

Provides women’s sexual and reproductive health training

Workshops on malnutrition prevention for families

Agriculture

Provides workshops for low-income families on agriculture practices

Implementation of community and family gardens, seed banks, and reforestation initiatives

Promotes ancestral Maya farming practices

We offer various income-generation opportunities to Indigenous communities to enable them to reach economic independence. Our programs build marketable, professional skills and support entrepreneurship for Maya artisans.

Trade Schools

Vocational training in topics such as sewing, traditional embroidery, computing, and culinary arts

Graduates earn a diploma accredited by the Ministry of Education

Entrepreneurship Program

Cultivates business skills and leadership for entrepreneurs

Provides seed funding and mentoring for small businesses

Establishes women-led Savings Groups and leadership training

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Artisan Program

Develops markets for traditional artisan products such as weaving, embroidery and beadwork

Increases artisan income while valuing ancestral techniques