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.
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
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 ›By Maria S. Hermes | Project leader
Between March and July 2025, even with limited financial support—raising just $75 through GlobalGiving—we kept the spirit of youth-led conservation alive in the Ecoregion Lachua. Though... Read the full report ›By Maria S. Hermes | Project Leader
From November 2024 to February 2025, we organized two inspiring workshops with 14 young leaders and key community authorities, empowering them through a deeper understanding of their territory's... Read the full report ›
