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Highland Support Project

Org #45850
Vetted since 2018 Site Visit Verified
1994
year founded
$232,533
raised on GlobalGiving
6
years fundraising
3
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The Highland Support Project (HSP) fosters agency and empowers indigenous communities by providing opportunities for education, community organization, supporting social entrepreneurs, and addressing health and poverty in the face of shifting political arenas and environmental changes. HSP uses a direct aid model to reduce the separation between donors and community-based representatives to help Indigenous communities stay on their land, in the community, and with their culture. Our approach is based on hope, not dependency; opportunity, not charity. We support the development of social capital and community leaders that can identify opportunities and make the most out of them for their ... read more

Project Leaders
BENJAMIN EDWARD BLEVINS
BENJAMIN EDWARD BLEVINS
Guadalupe Ramirez
Guadalupe Ramirez
Diana Alvarado
Diana Alvarado
Lavonne Cooke
Lavonne Cooke
Brian Blevins
Brian Blevins
Team
Guadalupe C Ramirez, Heather Ashton
Organization Information
700 W Franklin
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
(804) 464-3467
Organization Information
700 W Franklin
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
(804) 464-3467

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Promoting Preventative Health Initiatives

By Lesly Ramirez | Well Being Promoter, Midwife & Doula

In women's wellness circles, preventative health has been prioritized. For this reason, In May and June, took place a glucose testing campaign, was conducted in the communities of Tazanjuyub and... Read the full report ›

Sowing Prosperity with Mayan Women, Debt-Free

By Paola Vasquez | Contame Manager

Often, Guatemalans’ ability to conduct business seems underestimated. A crucial distinction we promote is our commitment to local programs that respect and honor indigenous customs and values.... Read the full report ›

The Beauty of Investments

By Paola Vasquez | Contame Manager

The social and economic development of Indigenous women continues to advance thanks to a comprehensive process that takes advantage of our strengths and virtues, providing them with a space of... Read the full report ›
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