Mexico
Economic DevelopmentK’inal Antzetik - Expanding Mexican Women’s Weaving Enterprises
Address
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.
K’inal Antzetik's Funded Projects on GlobalGiving
 Expanding Mexican Women’s Weaving Enterprises |
 Yochin Tayel K'inal Coffee Cooperative in Mexico |
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
