Our mission is to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; the recognition of environmental, cultural, social and economic values; and the improvement of the quality of life of Guatemalan ethnic groups, through applied research, participation, consensus processes and integral conservation and social development programs under a democratic framework of equity, justice, solidarity, transparency and respect of human rights. Our vision focuses on being a leading transdisciplinary organization whose participatory approaches and efforts generate positive and significant impacts on the conservation of biological and cultural wealth and the social development of Guatemalan... read more Our mission is to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; the recognition of environmental, cultural, social and economic values; and the improvement of the quality of life of Guatemalan ethnic groups, through applied research, participation, consensus processes and integral conservation and social development programs under a democratic framework of equity, justice, solidarity, transparency and respect of human rights. Our vision focuses on being a leading transdisciplinary organization whose participatory approaches and efforts generate positive and significant impacts on the conservation of biological and cultural wealth and the social development of Guatemalan communities and human groups in the short, medium and long term.
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By Maria Susana Hermes | Project leader
At the start of our first training, we passed two handfuls of earth around the circle. One came from the forest, dark, moist and crumbly. The other came from a field that had received chemical... Read the full report ›By Maria Hermes | Project leader
From December 2025 through April 2026, the support received through GlobalGiving allowed us to continue strengthening practical and community-rooted conservation activities at Atz’umak Center.... Read the full report ›By Maria Hermes | Project leader
Between August and November 2025, and with the 60 dollars raised through GlobalGiving, our team at Atz’umak Center focused on an essential mission: preparing the learning spaces where future... Read the full report ›
