STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS
Natik partners with grassroots organizations in marginalized communities in Guatemala and Mexico.
We provide flexible funding and organizational support.
Natik contributes to the elimination of extreme poverty through these mission-based strategies:
Education for Empowerment
Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Through initiatives like the Ruk’ux, Pueblo a Pueblo, ANADESA, and the Yo’onik Learning Center, our partners’ programs support quality education and inspire a love for learning.
Community Sustainability
Natik believes in community-based sustainability that goes beyond poverty relief. We empower visionary leaders to address the root causes of poverty in their communities.
Health and Family 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.
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. Every relationship is different because every organization is different
Theory of Change
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING IMPROVES WHEN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT LOCAL SOLUTIONS
We know that grassroots organizations possess the visionary leadership and ideas about what can work locally to confront the challenges of poverty and marginalization in their communities.
Through collaboration with our partners, Natik creates spaces for reciprocal learning and substantive change.
Smaller organizations often lack operational funding and support to develop their vision. Our partners are building culturally respectful structures and need platforms to share lessons. A deeper public understanding of challenges leads to more meaningful collaboration.
Since solutions are not one-size-fits-all, our partnerships are personalized to provide prioritized support, including:
Flexible grants.
Training in fundraising and project development.
Access to volunteers and knowledge sharing.
Actions to increase partner agency and voice.
Integrating evaluation insights.
