This past spring and summer, two Partners in Service teams served with HSP in Arizona, partnering with Apache farmers to clear ancient irrigation canals and mend fences around traditional fields, as well as restoring the learning garden at historic Theodore Roosevelt School.

On July 1st, the Asociación de Mujeres del Altiplano - AMA proudly kicked off our summer season with our first craft fair in Xela. Over 100 Maya women now have advertising material thanks to our hard work and your generosity.

We're excited to announce that, as of this month, 105 Maya entrepreneurs in Guatemala now have advertising material to promote their small businesses! Thanks to you and the hard work of the Asociación de Mujeres del Altiplano - AMA, we were ready for our first craft fair in Xela on July 1st this year.

We are thrilled to provide you with an exciting update on the progress made by the Highland Support Project (HSP) and the Asociacion de Mujeres del Altiplano (AMA) in our recent initiatives. With your generous support, we have been able to embark on a journey of transformation and empowerment for aspiring entrepreneurs.

It is always an honor to continue our work with the Apache people of Arizona. This year, we’re proud to support community leaders therein forming the independent White Mountain Farmer’s Co-op.

Deep ecology is about seeing the world as a complex web of interconnected beings. It asks us to live in balance and harmony with the rest of nature, not solely thinking of ourselves. To live deeply is to live with humility and respect, and to cherish the beauty and diversity of the world. It is about understanding our relationships and living in a way that reflects that understanding, honoring, and protecting them for the future.

The Bell Nursurey (La Campana) was established as a women-owned and operated nursery. It was given its name because inside the nursery there is a bell tree. This tree, constantly blooming, is considered to hold many blessings for the community. One of the owners of Bell Nursery characterized by being a strong woman, full of energy, motivates other women to get ahead. Her face is said to reflect security and kindness, and her smile illuminates all those around her.