Philosophy, mission and values

Organizational philosophy

The philosophy of the Q’eqchi’ Association - Xch'ool Ixim is based on the traditional knowledge, principles and values of the Q’eqchi’ Maya culture, with a goal to strengthen identity and dignity. From this point, it carries out its activities, strengthening educational, productive, participatory and advocacy processes.

Our mission

We promote and generate the integration, promotion, and development of the Maya communities in the region, by strengthening the educational, productive, participatory, and advocacy processes based on the principles, values and knowledge of the culture.

Maya ceremony

Our vision

To be the Q’eqchi’ organization leading the autonomy and integral development of the Maya peoples in the region, rooted in their identity and dignity.

Our values

1. Practice of Mayan spirituality and promotion of their wisdom,

2. Respectful coexistence, cultural diversity and Mother Nature,

3. Permanent actions culturally relevant and meaningful to the community struggle,

4. Criticism, self-criticism and conscious common benefit proposals,

5. Maya Q'eqchi' Dignity and Identity,

6. Productive sovereignty and Mayan knowledge in all fields,

7. Perseverance and consistency between discourse and reality,

8. Autonomy and integral development of the Maya peoples,