Asociacion Cultural y Educativo Ukema No'j (ACEUN)

 

Country

Guatemala

Organization

Asociacion Cultural y Educativo Ukema No'j (ACEUN)

ACEUN was founded in 1996 to respond to the severe educational limitations faced by children and youth from Mayan communities in the Juyabaj region, due to poverty and the lack of opportunities. The organization offers educational, cultural and artistic programs for children, parents and teachers, and provides scholarships for local youth to study in high schools and universities outside their communities.

Project

Weaving Knowledge

To improve access to multicultural education for indigenous youth by designing rural educational programs that include indigenous culture and perspectives and strengthen youth leadership.

Project Grant Amount $15,000
Total Grants Received $96,500
Years Supported 7
Theme Civil and Political Rights
Population Served Indigenous peoples, Youth
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