The Highland Support Project (HSP) fosters agency and empowers indigenous communities by providing opportunities for education, community organization, supporting social entrepreneurs, and addressing health and poverty in the face of shifting political arenas and environmental changes. HSP uses a direct aid model to reduce the separation between donors and community-based representatives to help Indigenous communities stay on their land, in the community, and with their culture. Our approach is based on hope, not dependency; opportunity, not charity. We support the development of social capital and community leaders that can identify opportunities and make the most out of them for their ... read more The Highland Support Project (HSP) fosters agency and empowers indigenous communities by providing opportunities for education, community organization, supporting social entrepreneurs, and addressing health and poverty in the face of shifting political arenas and environmental changes. HSP uses a direct aid model to reduce the separation between donors and community-based representatives to help Indigenous communities stay on their land, in the community, and with their culture. Our approach is based on hope, not dependency; opportunity, not charity. We support the development of social capital and community leaders that can identify opportunities and make the most out of them for their community.
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 Sam Kemp | Program Coordinator
Over the past few months, our GlobalGiving project has seen remarkable progress and achievements, thanks to the collective efforts of AMA and HSP, along with invaluable support from our global... Read the full report ›By Caroline Perez | Outreach Assistant
With HSP's recent “Healing Through Food” campaign, we have been able to showcase new recipes featuring different healthy foods, highlighting one healthy ingredient native to Mesoamerica... Read the full report ›By Caroline Perez | Outreach Assistant
With our long-term accompaniment program, we facilitate both skill training and a mutual support network. One aspect of this program is the Pixan weaving cooperative, giving women the chance to... Read the full report ›