Textile Artisan Mujeres Sembrando la Vida

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS

MSV designer reviewing the quality of a tapestry created by an artisan

Natik partners with grassroots organizations in marginalized communities in Guatemala and Mexico through flexible funding and organizational support. 

Graphic design of rhombus classic in Mayan weaving designs

Natik contributes to the elimination of extreme poverty through these mission-based strategies:

ANADESA Mothers and children in a family education class of ANADESA in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala

Education for Empowerment

Unlocking Potential, Igniting Futures. Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Through initiatives like the Ruk’ux Scholarship Program and the Yo’onik Learning Center, we strive to provide quality education to every child, fostering a love for learning.

Photo of beekeepers in the Pueblo a Pueblo program in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala

Community Sustainability

Empowering locals and tackling poverty at Its Roots. Natik believes in community-based sustainability that goes beyond poverty relief, by addressing the root causes of poverty.

Ruk'ux scholarship students enjoying a class in a park in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala

Healthcare for Well-Being

Natik collaborates with community-based grassroots organizations that share information about nutrition, sanitation, and other fundamental health needs to underserved populations, contributing to healthier, happier communities.

Yo'onik Learning Center students working on a shared computer in Zinancantán, Chiapas, Mexico

Providing Grants and Accompaniment for Long-Term Impact

Natik believes in a world where even the most marginalized people have the tools to transform their communities from within.

Graphic design of classic rhombus pattern on Mayan textiles

Cultural Connection and Empowerment.

Celebrating Diversity, Fostering Leadership.

little girls smiling at the camera as they wash their hands at a large cement sink in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala

Natik is small but mighty!

We value cultural connections and empower local leaders.

We support initiatives that bridge the education, health, and livelihood gap, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance.

We’re contributing to long-term change by empowering local communities to lead and sustain their initiatives.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Natik in an Intrepid Times Article

Good news: We were recently linked to (but not named) in an article published in Intrepid Times. It was written by a woman who participated in a professor-led Portland State University capstone class fifteen years ago.

Natik has changed considerably since then, so the program she refers to doesn’t exist anymore, but we are thrilled that the experience was so powerful that she wanted to write about it fifteen years later!

Find out more about our professor-led trips here.