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Highland Support Project

Org #45850
Vetted since 2018 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Site Visit Verified
1994
year founded
$193,025
raised on GlobalGiving
5
years fundraising
3
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

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

Project Leaders
BENJAMIN EDWARD BLEVINS
BENJAMIN EDWARD BLEVINS
Guadalupe Ramirez
Guadalupe Ramirez
Muna Hijazi
Muna Hijazi
Sam Kemp
Sam Kemp
Lavonne Cooke
Lavonne Cooke
Team
Guadalupe C Ramirez, Ben E Blevins
Organization Information
700 W Franklin
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
(804) 464-3467
Organization Information
700 W Franklin
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
(804) 464-3467

Project Reports

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Sep 4, 2023
College Students Create DEEP Lesson Plans
Students from the University of Richmond and VCU are now collaborating to develop lesson plans covering various subjects including science labs, mindfulness activities, and art projects. Designed for...
Aug 11, 2023
2,000 Trees Planted by Mayan Women
Thanks to your generous contributions and the help of visiting Partners in Service teams, the Asociación de Mujeres del Altiplano - AMA has planted 2,000 trees so far this year! We planted...
Jul 31, 2023
Over 100 Maya women entrepreneurs launch!
On July 1st, the Asociación de Mujeres del Altiplano - AMA proudly kicked off our summer season with our first craft fair in #Xela. Over 100 Maya women now have advertising material thanks...
 
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