IMPACT
Impact is in the eyes of the beholder.
We know that regional and generational impact is often it is difficult to quantify numerically and can’t be measured solely in short-term gains. We also know that progress is not linear and change is not rigid.
That is why Natik is committed to long-term, flexible funding and relationships with our partners in Guatemala and Chiapas.
Sometimes the evidence of impact is subtle and fleeting: the nods of mothers who understand for the first time how sanitation affects their families’ health; the laughter of children loving to learn; the excitement of learning a new skill that contributes to the family income.
Those moments are every bit as precious as the numerical evidence that we share below. Sometimes we attempt to capture them in a video, a photo, or a story; however, no matter how hard we try, it often comes down to “you just had to be there!”.
We have lots of numbers to share.
With the loyal support of donors and foundations, we currently support six grassroots-led community initiatives, one Seed Fund Grantee, and one Fiscal Sponsorship. These are all locally-based organizations working in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, and in the San Cristobal region of Chiapas, Mexico.
Since its founding in 2004, Natik has invested over one million dollars in grassroots organizations and initiatives working to address the areas of education, health, and sustainable livelihoods.
In the past year alone (FY22) we awarded almost $155,000 in direct grants and staff support for six partners and a seed grant recipient.
View our 2018-2022 Annual Reports
A few statistics from our 2022 Annual Report:
Genuine collaboration is slow, steady, and powerful. Winning only matters when everyone is included and everyone wins.
Annual revenue increased by 194% (2018-2022).
On a global scale, Natik is miniscule, but small is beautiful. Our grant-making encourages culturally sustainable alternatives to the challenges identified by the community.
Grants by Core Mission Goals in 2022:
Natik's grant disbursements increased by 221% (2018-2022)
$19,125
$8,000
$65,378
We’re growing a network of visionary leaders committed to well-being in their communities.
Their relationships and networks are the key to long-term regional impact.
Some examples of the type of support we offered our partners in 2022:
1000 Hours of communication support
800 Hours of economic development and fundraising support
450 Hours of coaching in strategic planning and program development
300 Hours of budget development and realignment support
200 Hours of grant writing support
5 External grants for partners were received
3 Organizations updated legal registration in their countries
Local initiatives maximize resources and are responsive to people and the planet.
With entrepreneurial ingenuity, they can also generate profit.
76 Artisans supported
75 Children and youth in afterschool programs
64 Scholarship students supported
30 Teachers participated in the library program
25 Children received medical services
16 Participants in pre and post-natal wellness workshops
14 Computers purchased
9 Youth entrepreneurial projects launched
7 Beekeeping hives in production
3 Programs improved their facilities
2 Industrial sewing machines purchased
1 Plot of land purchased for a community kitchen and garden
1 Artisan website launched
1 Artisan trademark obtained
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.
We practice reciprocity and shared power.
79 Corporate volunteers
14 External advisors
7 Individual volunteers
5 Collaborative alliances
Visit our Guidestar page, where we are able to describe our impact in ways that are difficult to convey through our website, social media, or email updates.
