WellKind is a grassroots, local non-profit that works with indigenous Kaqchikel Maya communities in the western highlands of Guatemala.

Founded in 2019 to address ecological and economic challenges of the local communities, WellKind now works in over 8 municipalities, benefiting over 5000 people, with programming in native tree reforestation and economic development via artisan cooperatives. Our team of young community leaders works daily to empower their communities and to enhance the region’s economy and ecology. 

Our key initiave entails helping local families plant native trees and sustainable food forests. Our reforestation projects diversify existing forests, boost families' nutritious diets and provide environmental benefits such as erosion control and carbon sequestration.

We’ve helped families: 

* Plant over 80,000 native wood and fruit trees

* Reforest 5 local natural water springs in 3 communities

* Use fruit trees and food forest systems to treat gray water

* Build a native plant nursery

WellKind has also trained over 140 women in artisan craft production, supporting them in gaining meaningful work that pays fair-trade wages to produce woven and beaded products.

These women come from 6 communities and are mostly single mothers that use the money they earn to feed their families and put their kids in school.