The Foundation for Anthropological Research and Environmental Studies (FARES) is a
non-profit organization dedicated to conducting scientific research on ancient and
contemporary societies and their related environments. Our organization is
committed to utilizing cultural and ecological data for the conservation and
development of threatened areas, and to promote education in local communities.
FARES is currently working in close collaboration with the government of Guatemala,
and with numerous foundations and institutions throughout the world.
FARES is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) scientific research, conservation, and educational institution and public charity formed in January 1996 (Federal I.D. #82-0486235) and is under statutes 509 (a) (1) of the IRS code.
FARES Principle Objectives:
1) To conduct scientific ecological and archaeological research and environmental studies in the Mirador Cultural and Natural zone of northern Guatemala. FARES is the primary sponsor of the Mirador Basin Project, which is currently exploring the origins, dynamics, and demise of early Maya civilization in the region.
2) Conservation and sustainable preservation of the tropical forest in northern Guatemala and the Mesoamerican Lowlands. Through the establishment of world-class archaeological parks and natural preserves, these forests have the ability to provide new economic benefits to the surrounding communities and the Republic of Guatemala.
3) To establish educational and vocational development programs in local communities. Programs focus on sustainable agricultural techniques, forestry and reforestation, eco-tourism and tourist services, wilderness and national monument management, financial management, literacy, and health.