EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION

KOLTAEL (kōl-tī-əl) is an indigenous Mayan word that means to help or to save.

Education empowers individuals and communities to break free from the bands of poverty.

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EXPEDITIONS & PROJECTS

  • Koltael Colsen building blocks

    JUNE 18-24, 2024

    CHIAPAS, MEXICO

    Join this humanitarian trip to the beautiful mountains of rural Chiapas, Mexico where you will contribute towards building a much needed high school for the remote indigenous community of Los Chorros.

  • Koltael The Gentlemen Project

    The Gentlemen Project Trip

    July 16-22, 2024

    Join this humanitarian trip to the beautiful mountains of rural Chiapas, Mexico where you will contribute towards building a much needed high school for the remote indigenous community of Los Chorros.

  • Koltael Foundation Emmery Mangeris

    JULY 23-29, 2024

    CHIAPAS, MEXICO

    Join this expedition to the beautiful mountains of rural Chiapas, Mexico where you will contribute towards building a much needed high school for the remote indigenous community of Los Chorros.

Koltael volunteer Colsen Mangeris

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to empower indigenous communities through sustainable education by providing educational opportunities, building meaningful relationships and bringing hope to the marginalized and underserved.