Ak' Tenamit is an indigenous community development organization based in the rainforests of eastern Guatemala (Río Dulce, Izabal) that promotes long-term solutions to poverty through programs in health, education and family incomes- run by and for the Q'eqchi Maya.

The Guatemalan Tomorrow Fund is the US-based, non-profit (501 C-3) corporation that raises funds and provides logistical support for Ak' Tenamit.

In Guatemala, indigenous girls traditionally drop out of school in the third, or fourth grade, but Ak’ Tenamit’s “We Must Educate the Girls” program is helping a growing number of Q’eqchi girls complete elementary and secondary school. Those young women will help their families and neighbors break the cycle of poverty and serve as role models for the next generation.

Ak’ Tenamit’s vocational secondary school combines an innovative curriculum and on-the-job training to give Q’eqchi youth the knowledge and tools they need to start successful, community-based enterprises such as eco-lodges and handicraft cooperatives.

Ak' Tenamit’s Health Program works to improve sanitary conditions and eliminate endemic diseases in 40 remote Q’eqchi Maya villages. Medical teams treat patients on regular village visits and work with local health promoters on preventative medicine and education campaigns. The project also has a 24-hour clinic, a floating dental clinic, and water ambulance service.

Ak' Tenamit and Moran Education Center have grown rapidly during the past two years. Our high school enrollment has increased from 350 in 2007 to almost 600 next year. At the same time basic overhead expenses-gas, diesel and food - have risen 38% this past year. Please consider helping us address these urgent needs.