Ija´tz is a communitarian organization of indigenous families and professionals. Facing the social, economical and environmental crisis in Guatemala, Asociación Ija´tz aims to alleviate this situation by promoting a sustainable development and environmental consciousness in accordance with the principles of the Mayan Cosmovision. In Ija´tz , both men and women work together to realize common goals. Ija´tz works with Manos Campesinas (www.manoscampesinas.org ) as their fair trade exporter to the international market.

Heart to Heart International is a relief and development organization that specializes in volunteer action and worldwide humanitarian assistance to alleviate human suffering. Their focus is improving global health through humanitarian initiatives that connect people and resources to a world in need by engaging strategic partners, volunteers and donors in efforts to build healthcare capacity, increase access to health, respond to people in crisis, and strengthen communities in the United States and in more than 60 countries around the world every year.