How does One Equal Heart work?

We catalyze sustainable change in Chiapas and the Yucatan Peninsula by supporting projects that reflect development priorities identified by Indigenous communities, including:

Improving livelihoods, nutrition, and economic autonomy

Learn practices to grow healthy food, prepare nutritious meals, promote entrepreneurship, and generate income through small businesses.

Advancing Rights of Women & Children

Develop skills, strengthen education, and build leadership to generate dignified lives and more equitable communities.

Strengthening Language & Culture

Connect deeply with their heritage, build a strong sense of identity, and pass traditions through the power of language and cultural elements.

Environmental education and conservation

Engages Indigenous children in birding and environmental education activities to awaken respect and appreciation for their native lands and nature.

supporting access to safe water and public health services

Implement Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene systems in rural schools and provide medical and logistical support to seriously ill people when they use public health services to ensure appropriate care and a positive experience.