Giving Back with our Local English Program
Help a local child live the life of their dreams.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to realize their dreams regardless of where they come from. Na’atik’s English Program helps local students gain confidence, increase their opportunities and make their own futures. Your booking with Na’atik has a direct impact on how we ensure students from Carrillo and the surrounding Maya communities are able to grow, learn and access higher education.
Our Mission
Our mission at Na'atik is to teach languages through authentic, intercultural experiences while thinking globally and working with the local community. Although we are near some of the most renowned beach resorts in the world, more than 70 percent of our community lives below the poverty line, so supporting the local community is vital to achieving our mission.
Our Spanish and Maya language programs highly subsidize our local English language program and library, as well as provide scholarships and extracurricular opportunities for students in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo.
Local Student Testimonials
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Talicia
“Na’atik helped with my pronunciation because I had native English teachers to improve my speaking skills.”
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Rosy
“When I received the Na’atik scholarship I felt really happy to be able to continue my English language studies. “
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Ángel
“Na’atik classes help me better understand the language as well as improve my school studies in English.”
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Raul
"Knowing English is one of many skills I need for a job., Na’atik classes will help me succeed."
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Miguel
“Na’atik is where I can learn English and practice my skills.”
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Fabiola
“English classes at Na’atik has improved my language skills.”
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Juan
"Studying English at Na'atik has improved my life so much."
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Cinthia
My English studies at Na’atik will improve my opportunities.
We can make an impact together
55
of our current 217 local English language students have a full scholarship
80%
of our students study with us for two or more years
98%
of our scholarship students continue their study to higher education
Student Journeys
How you can help
Give Online to support our local programs
When you donate online, you are directly supporting our local programs and students.
Donate in-kind
You can support our library and other learning spaces by donating much-needed books, electronic devices and other materials from on our Amazon US wish list or our Amazon MX wish list.
Gift a Spanish or maya Language Package
Give an Online Language Gift Pack to a friend or loved one. These packages directly subsidize our local programs.
Book a spanish or maya Course with Us
Our excellent Spanish and Maya Immersion and Online packages highly subsidize our local English language program.
Other ways to give
Matching funds - Many companies and organizations match their employees’ donation to charitable organizations. We’re happy to send over any documentation they require.
Fundraise on our behalf – We’ve had folks set up their own fundraisers to support the school. Do a charity bike ride, run a bake sale, create a crowdfund, or any other creative thing you can think of. Just reach out to communications@naatikmexico.org and we’ll help you coordinate everything.
Stay with Zamas hotel in Tulum - Zamas makes a donation to Na’atik everytime you book a stay at their Tulum bouitque hotel.
Leave a bequest - If you are considering leaving a bequest to Na’atik, let us know and we can connect you with an expert who has offered free advice for those who wish to remember Na’atik in their will. Just contact communications@naatikmexico.org.
Our Partners and Awards
