Natün Forward
Our 5-Year Vision
Natün is stepping boldly into the future with a clear vision — a five-year strategic plan that places Maya leadership and wisdom at the heart of community-led development.
Our vision is clear: Indigenous leadership and participation with autonomy across local, regional and national levels in Guatemala, enabling Maya communities to live a just and dignified life.
Natün’s plan is not just an institutional roadmap; it is a living expression of ethnodevelopment — a development model driven by Indigenous people and grounded in respect for and strengthening of Indigenous cultural identity, forms of community organization, and a harmonious relationship with nature.
From this perspective, we define a clear purpose: Catalyze ethnodevelopment with community organization and leadership - rooted in Indigenous values and knowledge - through holistic strategies to strengthen Maya communities. We believe true change is achieved when communities are the protagonists of their own destiny.
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Join the Conversation Live Community Forum
December 9th 5pm PT / 7pm Guatemala / 8pm ET
You’re invited to Natün’s Community Forum — an exclusive event led by our team on the ground to unveil Natün’s 5-Year Strategic Plan and the bold vision shaping the future of our work in Guatemala.
Hear directly from Elena Wason, Natün’s Co–Executive Director, Jackie Yoc, Director of Organizational Development and Impact, and other staff and board members as they share the insights, progress, and vision driving Natün forward.
Your partnership keeps community-led solutions growing and thriving. Communities are at the center of every decision, with Natün supporting Indigenous leadership to guide their own development.
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