Highland Support Project

We are excited to share our latest reflection, drawn from HSP's research coordinator, Ben Blevins' about-to-be-published PhD dissertation, which thoughtfully explores the impacts of humanitarian intervention and the profound power of community agency in the Western Highlands of Guatemala.

Our newly published piece, Listening for Change: Guadalupe Ramirez and the Transformative Power of Community Organizing in Tejutla, invites us to reimagine international aid. Through careful observation and analysis, the essay illuminates the difference between the organic, relationship-centered organizing of the Tejutla Catholic Mission Assemblage and the top-down approaches often seen in global development.

By exploring the "See-Judge-Act" methodology, we witness how genuine power-sharing—the conscious choice to step back and listen—breaks down colonial patterns that have kept communities dependent. This is essential reading for anyone questioning whether traditional service delivery truly serves, and for those seeking authentic alternatives rooted in collective wisdom and self-determination.

https://www.highlandsupportproject.org/journal/38ukttdx12kd0lh5n1rqc1b1hi5qv5


Guatemala Scholars Network

"Analyzing Grassroots Transformation: The Impact of 'See-Judge-Act' in Tejutla" — Highland Support Project **SEO Description:** Dive into a comparative analysis of the Methodist Mission Assembly and the Catholic Assembly in Tejutla. Discover how grassroots organizing outperformed service delivery models, fostering sustainable empowerment and community-led transformation.

🕊️ Calling all faith communities! The National Faith + Climate Forum 2026 is happening at the Pace Center - 700 W. Franklin St., RVA, 23220 - on April 25th. Explore how to embody our faith through creation care, engage in transformative discussions, and connect with like-minded leaders. Be a part of the movement for a sustainable future. Register for free today! https://nationalfaithandclimateforum.org

⛪️✨ Exciting news! Highland Support Project is hosting the National Faith + Climate Forum 2026 on April 25, featuring Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of What If We Get It Right?, as the keynote speaker. Come experience this transformative day in our community. Register today to secure your spot at the Pace Center, 700 West Cary St., Richmond, Va.23220 https://nationalfaithandclimateforum.org

🌿 Exciting News! We're hosting the National Faith + Climate Forum 2026 at the Pace Center - 700 W. Franklin St, RVA., 23220 - on April 25th. Join us for dynamic discussions, practical workshops, and opportunities to act. Together, let's lay the groundwork for lasting change within our faith communities. Register now (it's free)! https://nationalfaithandclimateforum.org/ -Fill out the required registration fields.
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National Faith + Climate Forum 2026 The National Faith + Climate Forum is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse gatherings at the intersection of faith and climate. Each year, it brings together more than 2,000+ participants across 80+in-person host locations, representing more than 550 congregations and 30 faith traditions a...