Each gift supports community-led education, cultural revitalization, and opportunities for Q’eqchi’ youth to thrive in dignity and identity.

Each higher giving level automatically includes all the recognitions, benefits, and acknowledgements from the previous levels, plus something additional to honor your increased commitment.

• Helps provide school materials for one student for a whole year
• Receives a thank-you letter
• Quarterly newsletter and impact stories directly from our community

• Supports one month of bilingual and cultural education for a classroom
• Receives a bilingual Q’eqchi’- English and/or Q’eqchi’- Spanish folk narrative booklet (Vol 1)
• Recognized in Xch’ool Ixim’s quarterly newsletter

• Supports a month of teacher salary or cultural learning activities
• Receives a gift of “pinol,” a traditional corn drink*
• Receives a short thank-you video

• Funds one month of community engagement or ancestral knowledge workshops
• Receives a bilingual Q’eqchi’-English and/or Q’eqchi’-Spanish folk narrative booklet (Vol 2)
• Receives a digital photo story

• Sustains our Maya Cultural Center and our Maya Intercultural Program for a full year
• Receives impact updates and stories from the field
• Recognized in Xch’ool Ixim’s quarterly newsletter
• Invitation to a private online conversation with the Executive Director and the Director of Development

• Supports an entire year of education for all students in two classrooms
• Recognition donor spotlight interview in our newsletter (and/or social media)
• Receives an artisan-made Q’eqchi’ gift symbolizing gratitude and partnership
• Recognition on our website
• Private conversation with the leadership team about long-term vision and impact

• Funds one full year of educational and cultural programming for multiple classrooms
• Recognized as a Principal Visionary Partner of Xch’ool Ixim
• Personalized video update from students and educators
• Invitation to visit (in person or virtual tour) to directly experience your giving impact
• Lifetime acknowledgment on Xch’ool Ixim’s Wall of Gratitude

The Story of Pinol*

Traditional pinol is made from finely ground and roasted corn, cacao, and cinnamon. It has been a staple for many indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America, providing essential nutrition and sustenance since pre-Hispanic times. The name Pinol is derived from the Nahuatl word “pinolli,” meaning cornmeal. Today, pinol remains an essential ingredient in Central American cuisine, valued for its rich cultural heritage and health benefits.

We hope that you will enjoy the rich flavors and nutritional benefits of pinol, as you experience this ancient taste of Guatemala.

Anonymous Donors

We are especially grateful to our anonymous donors, as you are critical to our growth and sustainability. Sadly, we are unable to contact you directly. We realize that some of you may not even realize that you are giving anonymously because it is the “default” selection on our Donation page (a legal requirement). If you have not heard from us, please check your Donor account as you may wish to change the “anonymous” setting so that we can express our gratitude and share stories of our community impact.