Empowering Education, Preserving Culture, Transforming Futures
In the heart of Lake Atitlán, indigenous communities are shaping their future through education, resilience, and tradition. Your support helps children, teachers, and families build opportunities while preserving their cultural identity.
Santiago Atitlán, Sololá, Guatemala.
Is a vibrant indigenous town located on the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Home to the Tz’utujil Maya people, the community is deeply rooted in ancestral traditions, language, and collective values.
Daily life in Santiago Atitlán is shaped by:
Traditional craftsmanship such as weaving and embroidery
Agriculture and fishing as primary economic activities
Rich gastronomy based on local ingredients
The Tz’utujil language, spoken across generations
