Frequently asked questions
Why buy from the Nakú Gift Shop?
100% of all profits generated from Nakú Gift Shop sales go directly to Fundación Origen Nakú, a Mexican nonprofit which works with indigenous Nahua in the municipality of Cuetzalan del Progreso, located in the Sierra Norte of Puebla, with a primary focus on child and adolescent development.
What makes your products unique?
When you purchase a product from the shop, you’re receive a product of great worth while supporting simultaneously helping to shape the trajectory of young lives for the better.
Everything offered on the store has a special, unique tie back to the communities and Foundation.
- The shirts feature artistically edited images of children who have participated in the Foundation,
- Each individual bracelet is carefully crafted by the hands of several señoras of the communities.
- Our calendars are made by one of our volunteers, comprised of their personal poetry, and photography taken in Mexico.
- The “little history book” follows the culture nestled within the municipality of the Cuetzalan del Progreso, its nature, the origin of the Foundation its relationship with the communities (Xaltipan, Tonalix, and Zitelpec).
How many children benefit? Where are they from?
As of October, 2026, their are currently 286 children enrolled as participants of the Foundation’s programs, the grand majority being between 6-15 years old. They come from the little rural villages of Xaltipan, Tonalix, and Zitelpec.
Does all profit go towards the children and communities?
Yes! All profit goes to the children and communities via the Foundation and its programs. Within our “Montserrat de Carlos” Sponsorship Program and Education Project for Child and Adolescent Development is our current project, "Ser y Crecer para FloreSer" (Be and Grow in Order to Flourish). FloreSer is an educational community effort that looks to strengthen the personal, social, and cultural development of indigenous children and adolescents. Through workshops, experiential activities, and spaces of coexistence, participants develop socioemotional abilities, strengthen their cultural identity, acquire habits relating to self-care, and actively participate in the life of their community.
When will I get my order?
Delivery times by order will vary, due to variation in the time needed to make different products, where the final product comes from, etc. Regardless, we do our absolute best to get your purchased item to you as soon as possible and are here to provide any support through our contact page. Thank you!