About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to collaborate with Indigenous Peoples in Chiapas and the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, to spark leadership, build equity, and catalyze change.
Vision:
Indigenous Peoples in Chiapas and the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, thrive on their ancestral lands in vibrant communities:
· They live with dignity and in harmony with themselves and with Mother Earth.
· They realize their potential according to their modes and ways of life to provide sustenance, economic viability, a sense of identity.
· They bolster their collective history and cultural heritage within a framework of equity and respect.
· Women and girls have freedom to pursue their goals and live fully in equitable relationships and communities.
Goals
Indigenous families and communities live well, according to their priorities, developing their abilities and knowledge while catalyzing long-term change in their lives, families, and communities.
Communities in the U.S. and Chiapas and the Yucatan Peninsula learn from each other and develop mutual interest in building harmony across communities.
Our Approach
Our approach is to work with local partner organizations based in Mexico strengthening their capacities to support Indigenous communities to drive their own development according to their vision of wellbeing and their priorities.
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Our Values:
· Equality: We act with one, equal heart; we are women, men, and families supporting each other.
· Listening: We listen to Indigenous communities, rather than impose, honoring their development priorities. We listen to our donors and collaborators, engaging them as active participants in our mission. We listen to each other as a team because the best ideas emerge from the team.
· Stewardship: We honor each person who shares time, talent, or treasure to support our mission. We have an ethical responsibility to steward each gift to ensure it is spent wisely to do the most good.
· Harmony: We work collaboratively and with good vibes. We value humanity as much as the professionalism.