Asociacion Cultural y Educativo Ukema No'j (ACEUN)

Country

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 and inclusive education for indigenous youth through support for rural educational activities that include aspects and perspectives of indigenous culture and aim to strengthen indigenous identity and youth leadership.