K’inal Antzetik

K’inal Antzetik Calzada de la Escuela #25 Quinta San Martin San Cristóbal D.L.C., Chiapas  Mexico not available http://www.laneta.apc.org/kinal/

Mission

K’inal Antzetik ("Land of Women" in the Mayan Tzeltal language) was founded in 1995 to promote gender equity, social justice, democracy and autonomy in Chiapas by supporting indigenous women’s collectives and providing assistance in other areas of personal, family and community life.

Programs

K’inal Antzetik has helped the Jolom Mayaetik cooperative develop its own independent financial systems, product designs and marketing strategies. Ongoing training and support to young indigenous women in computer skills, financial administration, public speaking and other business abilities is provided. In addition to supporting collectives, K’inal Antzetik runs education and health programs and a program on communication and women’s rights.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Yochin Tayel K'inal Coffee Cooperative in Mexico

Expanding Mexican Women’s Weaving Enterprises

Personnel Overview

Yael Falicov - IDEX Latin America Program Director
Since 2001, Yael has worked with IDEX’s partner organizations in Mexico and Guatemala to support their grassroots economic development programs through grantmaking, alliance-building and community outreach activities. A daughter of Latino immigrants, Yael has also worked with a variety of non-profit organizations towards the empowerment of immigrant women and youth in California.

Micaela Hernández Meza - Director, K'inal Antzetik
Micaela is an indigenous Tzeltal woman who has worked for 16 years with the Jolom Mayaetik cooperative.

Personnel Statistics

Micaela Hernández Meza,
Director
Founded in 1995
Employees: 7
Volunteers: 10