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
Marking Two Years Since the 2023 National Strike: “Defending Our Peoples’ Democracy to the Very End”
This October marks two years since the 2023 Indigenous National Strike in Guatemala, a historic mobilization that brought together thousands of people across the country in defense of democracy, dignity, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. For 106 days, [...]
ADH Statement: October 12 & 20 — Resistance and Self-Determination
Unofficial translation by the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA). You can find the original statement in Spanish further below. PRESS RELEASE Before national and international public opinion, we make known: This 12th and 20th of [...]
🗓️ 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 [...]
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 [...]