Our programs
Stand with communities as they defend their lives and territories against unjust trade policies and the violent imposition of extractive projects.
Support survivors who seek justice and an end to impunity for crimes committed during the Internal Armed Conflict.
Build trans-territorial solidarity by linking communities in the U.S. and Guatemala in the struggle for justice and self-determination.
Dissuade violence through presence and transnational advocacy, at the request of Guatemalan organizations and activists targeted for their struggles.
Latest from our blog
🗓️ ¡Celebra los frutos de la resistencia: Reserva tu Calendario NISGUA 2026!
¡Nos emociona anunciar que el Calendario NISGUA 2026 ya está disponible para reservar! Cada mes incluye fotografías impresionantes que capturan la resiliencia, creatividad y determinación de las comunidades en Guatemala. Desde la soberanía alimentaria y la justicia ambiental [...]
🗓️ Celebrate the Harvest of Resistance: Pre-Order the NISGUA 2026 Calendar!
We’re thrilled to announce that the NISGUA 2026 Calendar is now available for pre-order! Every month features stunning photographs capturing the resilience, creativity, and determination of communities in Guatemala. From food sovereignty and environmental justice to ancestral ceremonies [...]
Gira de NISGUA en Carolina del Norte — Generaciones en lucha: Las experiencias de los pueblos que defienden tierra, agua y territorio en Guatemala
Del 20 al 24 de octubre, ¡llevamos la lucha a Carolina del Norte! NISGUA, junto con Witness for Peace Southeast e Iximche Media, organiza una gira con Sheny Lemus, técnica de la Comisión Diocesana para la Defensa de [...]
NISGUA Speaking Tour in North Carolina — Generations in Struggle: Indigenous People’s Experiences Defending Land, Water and Territory in Guatemala
From October 20-24, NISGUA will be in North Carolina hosting a speaking tour with the Diocesan Commission for the Defense of Nature (CODIDENA), one of the organizations we provide human rights accompaniment for. Made up primarily of Xinka [...]
📖 September Solidarity Update // Actualización Solidaria de Septiembre 📖
[Español abajo] September marks the month when Guatemala celebrates its independence—but for many communities, the promise of freedom remains unfulfilled. Indigenous People, environmental defenders, and social movements continue facing systemic racism, inequality, and criminalization. Across the country, communities keep [...]