FUND LANGUAGE FUEL THE FUTURE
62
of our current 217 local English language students have a full scholarship
We can make an impact together
80%
of our students study with us for two or more years
98%
of our scholarship students continue their study to higher education
Who We Are & What We Do
Na’atik is a US 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charity organization based in Quintana Roo, Mexico. That supports students from the city of Felipe Carrillo Puerto and nearby Maya communities by helping them build strong English skills and opening doors to future opportunities.
High-quality classes by trained teachers, with fees covering ~67% of costs and the rest subsidized.
Enrollment: 211 (2024) → 209 (2025), -0.9% change.
Many alumni now graduate university or work in tourism, showing lasting impact.
Supports students who cannot afford tuition, covering a full year, events, and materials.
Recipients: 50 (2023-24) → 55 (2024-25) → 62 (2025-26), +24% over two years.
Most students continue until graduation and university.
Do you agree that everyone deserves access to the same opportunities?
Na’atik’s English program helps local students from Felipe Carrillo Puerto and nearby Maya communities to improve their English and impact their future.
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Our Impact Fund will help all areas of the school, and especially where we need it most. This fund supports everything from infrastructure to equipment to program costs, including salaries and benefits.
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Our Maya Youth (MY) Scholarship fund helps disadvantaged kids attend our English Program. They receive a year of classes, textbooks, additional parent engagement, student support, access to our trilingual library and workshops. Consider sponsoring a student today!
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Our trilingual library contains books in English, Spanish, and Maya. This fund helps keep the library running, pay for our wonderful librarian, and funds amazing workshops to all our students.
To learn about other ways to support Na’atik, such as donating books to our library or purchasing a gift pack, keep scrolling.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
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MAYA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Your impact can change lives.
A scholarship at Na’atik is a life changing gift for local Indigenous students, offering access to opportunities that they would not otherwise have. Over 95% of our scholarship students go on to study at university.
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MATCHING FUNDS & DONATIONS
Your impact can change lives.
Many companies and organizations match their employees’ donation to charitable organizations. We’re happy to send over any documentation they require.
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BECOME A MAJOR DONOR
Your impact can change lives.
Become a Major Donor and help provide life-changing language education to students in the Yucatán Peninsula. Your generosity empowers opportunity, culture, and community.
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DONATE IN-KIND
Your impact can change lives.
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.
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GIFT A SPANISH OR MAYA LANGUAGE PACKAGE
Your impact can change lives.
Give an Online Language Gift Pack to a friend or loved one. These packages directly subsidize our local programs.
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LEAVE A BEQUEST
Your impact can change lives.
If you are considering leaving a bequest to Na’atik Impact Fund, 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 last wishes.
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FUNDRAISE ON OUR BEHALF
Your impact can change lives.
There are many ways to fundraise for us. Bake sales, marathons, charity bike rides. Just reach out to supporters@naatikmexico.org and we’ll help you coordinate everything.
Or go to our GoFundMe and set up a fundraiser.
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STAY WITH ZAMAS HOTEL IN TULUM
Your impact can change lives.
Zamas makes a donation to Na’atik everytime you book a stay at their Tulum bouitque hotel.
Local Students 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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Raúl
“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.”