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Connect With Our People

Whether you are a researcher, journalist, policymaker, donor, or ally — we welcome your inquiry. Our organisations are here to connect, collaborate, and share our story.

Our Organisations

Three Voices, One Movement

The Maya people of southern Belize are represented by three principal organisations. Contact the one most relevant to your inquiry, or use our general form below.

JCS
Julian Cho Society

Advancing Maya land rights through research, documentation, and legal advocacy.

TAA
Toledo Alcaldes Association

The collective voice of Maya village leaders — the backbone of traditional governance in Toledo.

MLA
Maya Leaders Alliance

Building regional and international alliances to advance Maya sovereignty and rights.

Get in Touch

Send Us a Message

Not sure which organisation to contact? Use this form and your message will be directed to the right team. We aim to respond within 3–5 business days.

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Find Us

We Are Rooted in Toledo

Our organisations are based in the Toledo and Stann Creek Districts of southern Belize, home to the Mopan and Q'eqchi' Maya communities we serve.

Primary Office — Punta Gorda

Main Street, Punta Gorda Town
Toledo District, Belize
Central America

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Getting Here

From Belize City: 3.5–4 hour drive south via the Southern Highway.

By air: Daily flights from Philip Goldson International to Punta Gorda Municipal Airstrip.

By bus: James Bus Line operates daily service from Belize City to Punta Gorda.

Community Visits

Visits to Maya villages and communities require prior arrangement through our offices. Please contact us to coordinate community visits respectfully and in accordance with community protocols.

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We share community news, advocacy updates, cultural moments, and stories from our villages across all our channels.

Press & Media

Resources for Journalists

We welcome responsible, respectful media coverage of Maya issues in Belize. Our media kit, publications, and official statements are available for download. For interview requests or fact-checking, contact us using the form above and select Media & Press.

All stories involving community members or sacred cultural information require prior consent from the relevant community and organisation.

Press Kit & Fact Sheet Key facts, statistics, and background ↗ Official Statements & Press Releases Archive of public statements ↗ Publications & Reports Research and land rights reports ↗ Photo Library Editorial photography with attribution ↗
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

A few answers to questions we receive often. Don't see yours? Use the contact form above.

You can support by sharing our advocacy materials, contacting your government representatives, donating to our organisations, or amplifying our voices on social media. Use the contact form to discuss formal partnership or donation options.
Yes — we welcome ethical research partnerships that are community-driven and benefit Maya communities directly. All research must be approved by the relevant community leadership and conducted in accordance with Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles. Contact us to begin the conversation.
Community visits are welcomed when arranged respectfully through proper channels. Please contact our offices in advance so we can coordinate with the relevant community Alcalde and ensure visits align with community protocols and schedules.
Key legal documents, including the 2015 Caribbean Court of Justice ruling affirming Maya land rights, are available in our Publications section. For specific documents not listed, please contact us directly.
We gratefully accept donations that support our land rights, environmental, and community development programmes. Please use the contact form selecting Donations & Funding and our team will provide bank details and any required documentation for your records.
We accept skilled volunteers and interns on a case-by-case basis, with a preference for individuals who bring specific expertise (legal, communications, GIS mapping, language) and are committed to a minimum engagement period. Please apply through the contact form.