Category Archives: Alternative incomes

The votes are in for the new indigenous Board of Directors

Posted on August 4, 2011 by admin

Congratulations to Ak’ Tenamit’s newly elected Board of Directors!  The new Board is a strong mix of experienced professionals and young leaders who are eager to inspire change and they have committed to serve for 3 years.  Let’s meet the new … Continue reading →

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An improved cookstove for every family in the village

Posted on July 18, 2011 by admin

Every family in the village of Barra Sartsun will soon have an improved cookstove thanks to the work of the organization Aprosarstun (Apro-sar-stoon) and their partner organization, Ecologic.  You’ll remember that a group of Ak’ Tenamit’s students founded Aprosarstun while still studying at Ak’ … Continue reading →

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Invited to present at the United Nations!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

The United Nations recently invited Ak’ Tenamit to present its education program at the Economic and Social Council Conference in Switzerland on July 4-8, 2011!  We are one of only 30 education programs around the world invited to present its … Continue reading →

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Murder of three community leaders fortifies students

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

One month ago, a local dispute over land rights resulted in the murders of three young community leaders in eastern Guatemala. Catalina Mucú Maas, Alberto Coc Caal, and Sebastian Xuc Cac were ambushed as they traveled by boat from Rio … Continue reading →

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