In tseltal communities in the highlands of chiapas, indigenous children and their families face a wide range of challenges, including chronic malnutrition, deteriorating environmental conditions,…

The Inter-American Foundation awarded a $726,270 project grant to Ixim, A.C. under the IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs federal grant program (CFDA 85.750). The grant will support Ixim's efforts to provide integrated solutions to challenges facing Indigenous children and families in Tseltal communities in Chiapas, Mexico from 2022 to 2025. Ixim will conduct community assessments and implement health, nutrition, and environmental interventions. It will also use conflict resolution approaches and simple technologies to improve air, water, and soil quality. Additionally, Ixim will help families build sustainable livelihoods through community savings groups and enterprises. The grant aims to deliver lasting, comprehensive community development addressing needs related to health, environment, and local enterprise development based on community resources and priorities.

In tseltal communities in the highlands of chiapas, indigenous children and their families face a wide range of challenges, including chronic malnutrition, deteriorating environmental conditions, violence, and health challenges that have long-term repercussions. The IAF supports lasting, comprehensive solutions for community development-from health to environment to enterprise-based on local needs and resources. Our partner ixim A.C. (ixim) is working with tseltal families to provide integrated solutions to these challenges through community assessments, health and nutrition interventions, conflict resolution approaches, and simple technologies to improve air, water, and soil quality. By supporting community savings groups and enterprises, ixim is also helping families to build sustainable livelihoods.