The Asociación de Desarrollo Nimajuyú San Pedrano (ADENISA) was formed in 2004 by the Federación de Pueblos Mayas, a local non-governmental organization. The Federación provides developmental services including financial credit, institutional organization, and promotional support to foster sustainable economic opportunities in the communities surrounding Lake Atitlán. ADENISA is one of 13 associations that delivers coffee to the primary cooperative, Manos Campesinas. We began working with ADENISA in 2017, but have sourced Guatemalan coffee through Manos Campesinas since 2013.

ADENSIA has a very productive vermiculture (worm) composting program. By feeding the worms a mixture of coffee pulp, organic waste, and cow manure, the system has the capacity to produce more than a million kilograms of compost in a single year. This process not only supports organic farming practices across the region, but also provides an additional source of revenue and encourages farmers to enhance the environment they work in and call home. An exciting development in 2017 was that the group donated some of their profits to two local organizations—one focused on cleaning up Lake Atitlán, and the other providing direct support to kids with developmental disabilities or those needing physical rehabilitation. This is a sign of their commitment and investment in the community and environment they depend on.   

The predominant indigenous group that makes up the ADENISA is called the Tz'utujil. Many members call each other by their indigenous names and speak indigenous languages, as well as Spanish. The preservation of their Mayan culture holds significance to them, not only for their present but also as a vital legacy for future generations.