Community-rooted partnerships in reproductive health, m*nstrual equity, and environmental justice.
Sacred Olla’s international work grows from long-standing relationships with Indigenous communities who are leading their own healing, wellness, and environmental stewardship. These partnerships are not charity — they are grounded in respect, reciprocity, and shared commitment to cultural sovereignty.
Our work has taken place in collaboration with rural Mayan communities in Belize, supporting local efforts to expand m*nstrual equity, strengthen community education, and address environmental and reproductive health challenges.
Areas of Focus
M*nstrual Equity & Reproductive Justice
Supporting community-led “teach-ins” that focus on:
- Destigmatizing m*nstruation
- Increasing access to safe and sustainable m*nstrual products
- Sharing knowledge about bodily autonomy, cycle awareness, and reproductive health
- Recognizing how colonial systems have shaped stigma and access
Environmental Health
Working alongside local leaders to connect reproductive health with environmental wellbeing through:
- Discussions on sustainability
- Safe waste management for m*nstrual products
- Traditional ecological knowledge
- Aligning community wellness with land and water protection
Community Education & Capacity Building
Partnering with midwives, educators, and community caregivers to offer:
- Culturally grounded workshops
- Resource-building activities
- Support for local health advocates
- Knowledge exchange rooted in respect and relationship
Our Approach
Indigenous-Led
We follow the leadership of the communities we are invited into and bridging supportive systems between communities.
Relationship-Based
International work is only offered where long term trust and accountability has been and continues to be developed and nourished.
Culturally Informed & Inclusive
Honoring language, local knowledge, and community-defined needs is central to every project.
Trauma-Informed
Work is shaped by awareness of colonial histories, present-day inequities, and the emotional realities families and community members navigate.
Why This Work Matters
Retaining, Reconnecting and strengthening food way systems around Traditional foods with a Slow Foods model of promotion. Enhancing and remembering our ancestral connection to foods and restoring heirloom seed ways as a healing and preventative medicine model.
Interested in Partnership?
Sacred Olla accepts a limited number of international collaborations each year to ensure that work remains ethical, grounded, and community-led.