In Guatemala’s highlands, ITD alumni have been leading the way in building economic alternatives to forced migration. ITD continues to build on the work completed through the Rural Economic Dynamics for Prosperity (DERP) initiative, managed by its long-time Guatemalan partner based in Quetzaltenango, the Agricultural and Microenterprise Development Association (ADAM - Asociación de Desarrollo Agrícola y Microempresarial.). The initiative's goal is to develop and support women’s agricultural cooperatives, helping turn small food initiatives into sustainable enterprises. We're proud to work alongside Indigenous Maya Mam and Maya K’iche’ communities, which are facing poverty, malnutrition, and the impacts of climate change. https://itdamherst.org/work/guatemala/ #Guatemala #FoodSovereignty #WomensLeadership (fb)

As ITD turns 40, we’re grateful for the incredible global network of educators and changemakers who have been part of our story. Thanks to those who have already supported our fundraising efforts—your generosity is making a difference. We are meeting regularly to plan the necessary restructuring and adjustments to our programming and operations to ensure ITD's continued success. Despite the recent cuts, ITD is grateful to be able to carry out much of its regular summer programming. This includes implementation of its 22nd Teachers’ Summer Institute and 16th Student Leaders from the Western Hemisphere program. We are honored to be able to continue our work with emerging leaders who are making a difference by bringing fresh ideas and practical strategies to their home communities. Additional support from others is critical to sustaining our work. Your contribution helps maintain the ITD house, fund new programs, and ensure future participants’ experience the transformative learning that defines ITD. These programs don’t just change lives while they’re happening—they ripple outward, strengthening communities around the world. Donate today. Share your story (by May 15th). Or partner with us to design a new program that meets emerging global needs. Donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/itdappealspring2024 Share: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQNRL9S Partner: katie@itdamherst.org #ITDAmherst #Donate #Nonprofit #Changemakers Con motivo del 40.º aniversario de ITD, agradecemos la increíble red global de educadores y creadores de cambios que han formado parte de nuestra historia. Gracias a quienes ya han apoyado nuestras iniciativas de recaudación de fondos: su generosidad está marcando la diferencia. Nos reunimos periódicamente para planificar la reestructuración y los ajustes necesarios en nuestra programación y operaciones para garantizar el éxito continuo de ITD. A pesar de los recientes recortes, ITD agradece poder llevar a cabo gran parte de su programación regular de verano. Esto incluye la implementación de su 22.º Instituto de Verano para Educadores y el 16.º programa de Líderes Universitarios del Hemisferio Occidental. Nos honra poder continuar trabajando con líderes emergentes que están marcando la diferencia al aportar ideas innovadoras y estrategias prácticas a sus comunidades. El apoyo adicional de otros es fundamental para sostener nuestra labor. Su contribución nos ayuda a mantener la sede de ITD, financiar nuevos programas y garantizar que los futuros participantes experimenten el aprendizaje transformador que define a ITD. Estos programas no solo cambian vidas mientras se llevan a cabo, sino que también tienen un efecto multiplicador, fortaleciendo comunidades de todo el mundo. Dona hoy. Comparte tu historia (antes del 15 de mayo). O colabora con nosotros para diseñar un nuevo programa que satisfaga las necesidades globales emergentes. Para Donar: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/itdappealspring2024 Para Compartir: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/C9T5Y5T Colaborar: katie@itdamherst.org (fb)