Who do we work with?
We collaborate with Mayan families from rural communities in Chiapas, interested in developing peace and agroecology projects.
The communities
The SIM supports 15 communities located primarily in the Highlands of Chiapas, as well as in the Northern Mountains and Jungle regions. These Tsotsil and Tseltal-speaking communities contribute invaluable cultural richness and knowledge to SIM's projects.
A region of great cultural richness, home to Mayan communities that speak Tsotsil. It faces challenges such as soil and water degradation and pollution from the intensive use of agrochemicals, water scarcity, and health problems related to poor diet.
The Highlands of Chiapas
Chamula
Municipality where most of the communities with which SIM works are located and where the organization's two Agroecological Centers are located.
Lomho
Projects:
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
Mushroom cultivation
Linda Vista
Projects:
Agroforestry
Animal husbandry
Dry toilets
Nichén
Projects:
Headquarters of the Agroecological Center
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
Animal husbandry
Energy-efficient stoves
Dry toilets
Patyalemtón
Projects:
Agroforestry
Petej Lagoon
Projects:
Headquarters of the Agroecological Center
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
Animal husbandry
Dry toilets
Ukuntik
Projects:
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
Yolonhuitz
Projects:
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
Animal husbandry
Mushroom cultivation
Chicviltenal
Projects:
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
Zinacantán
Municipality where SIM currently develops mainly peace and community life projects with children.
Joigel Grande
Projects:
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
K'Aquete
Projects:
Identification of community problems
Yalentay
Projects:
Peace and community life
Northern Mountains
This region is characterized by its high biodiversity, mountainous terrain, and the presence of Tsotsil and Tseltal communities. The region faces challenges such as water pollution, migration, and food-related health problems.
Simojovel
In this municipality, the SIM works on peacebuilding and food sovereignty projects.
Carmen Grande and Puntito
Projects:
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
Animal husbandry
Peace and community life
Ceiba
Projects:
Production of organic fertilizers
Implementation of organic gardens
Peace and community life
Jungle
This region is characterized by its high biodiversity and is home to Tseltal, Chol, and Lacandon communities. It currently faces pressures such as deforestation, land-use change, and vulnerability to the impacts of climate change.
Yajalón
Municipality where work is done exclusively with one community, on issues of health in the kitchen and peacebuilding.
Emiliano Zapata
Projects:
Energy-efficient stoves
Peace and community life