Gratitude
A BIG THANK YOU TO
We extend profound gratitude to people from all over the world who have supported the EPNP in some way or another, and who have given immense physical, emotional and spiritual labor to keep this sacred place protected.
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These people include:
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The Belizean Government and the people of Belize, especially in the Cayo District.
Current Chairperson of the co-managing organisation: Maria Garcia for her total devotion to the work of the Park and its people.
Present Board Members:
Vice President: Mrs. Elsa Soriano
Secretary: Mr. Abdon Tzib
Vice Secretary: Mr. Ruben Perez
Treasurer Ms. Jomayra Figueroa
Councillors: Mr. Edson Alvarado & Mrs. Maria Cano
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Past Park Committee Members:
Guardians and Volunteers: Rafael Mesh, James Mesh, Marcus Ramos, Josue Ramos, Lloyd Chan, Inocencio Canto, Roberto Canto, Ananias Tzib, the late P.C. Concepcion Cal, former Chairperson of San Antonio, Mr. Arcelito Mai, former Chairperson of Cristo Rey, Mr. Marco Tzib, present Chairman of El Progresso Seven Miles: Mr. Julio Ruano, Ruperto Tzib, Miguel Lopez, Oscar Montalvan, Leonardo Tzib, former Chairperson of San Antonio: the late Mr. Manuel Balona, the late Don Victor Tzib, Virgilio Coh, Antonio Mai, former Chairperson of Cristo Rey: Ms. Inez Reyes, Ms. Norely Jimenez, Mrs. Jeanis Queliz, the late Mr. Daniel Harris, Mr. George Green, Mr. Jose Tut, the late Mr. Miguel Guevara and many more.
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San Antonio Village Chairman: Mr. Aron Tzib
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Cristo Rey Village Chairman Mr. Wilmer Guerra
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El Progresso Seven Miles Village Chairman Mr. Julio Ruano
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Former Peace Corps Voluteer: Susanne Giattina for organising funding and training to begin the Park’s development.
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Jennifer Barrie for supporting Project Proposals, teaching in schools and offices, worked with women’s groups and volunteered with our organisation for two years.
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Alanna Randall for her help with environmental education and the Park’s promotion.
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Heraldo Garcia for his generous help and his continuing support. We could not have accomplished all that we have without him.
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Other Active Community Members: Julio Lopez, Silverio Canto, Ruben Lopez, Juvencio Canto, Leopoldo Mai, Rodolfo Canto, Timotea Mesh, Cely and Selma Tzib, Victor Alvarado, Carlos Cisneros (teacher), Abdon Tzib (volunteer office assistant), Sonia Rosales (Financial and Technical assistant for Itzamna Society), Raul Coc, Aurelio Garcia, Keni Garcia, Luciano Santos, Mr. Nick Huang and many more who contribute their time and effort for the protection of our jewel.
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Former Minister of Agriculture for Belize Daniel Silva for his guidance and support throughout our struggle.
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Prime Minister of Belize Johnny Briceño for his kind assistance during his time as the Minister of Natural Resources and helping make the park what it is today.
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Conservation Division Forest Officers Mr. John Pinelo (now Vice Chief Forest Officer) and the late Earl Codd for their advice and strengthening of our cause.
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Meg Easling for her photography and photo editing support.
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The Wood Depot for their generous donation to the trail’s stairway.
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Trekforce for lending a helping hand in exploring and developing the Park.
Janus Foundation for help training the community to upscale our park management skills.
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Ana Maria Ramirez for her diligent work in formulating a draft management plan for the park and surrounding communities.
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Emilia Toralla for her guidance, support and generosity.
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Light Hawk for support with planning and educational endeavours.
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The Tulix Indigenous Arts for the creation and maintenance of this website and ongoing support.
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Dr. Christian Prager for the use of his Ba'alam Jaguar hieroglyph on our new logo (mayadictionary.de)
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G.E.F for support with a project to enhance community stewardship at Noj K'aax H'Men Elijio Panti National Park.
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A.C.I.C.A.F.O.C. for the project Sastun Na'at which has supported the preservation of our culture and land via educational outreaches and learning in the uses of medicinal plants.
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Forestry Department through Selva Maya/IUCN for supporting a project contributing to equipment for our Rangers and the developmental planning for ongoing Park management.
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PANTHERA for the installation of camera documentation traps in the Park.
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The Black Rock Lodge who assists in the protection of the park through funding of our ranger so they can enforce the patrols, monitoring and maintenance within the park.
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Friends for Conservation and Development for their collaborative support for conversation education within our three communities.
J.I.C.A. for their support with organic cultivation, reforestation, greenhouses, freezing containers, water storage, educational materials and other invaluable items that make sustainability much more possible. As well as the 2025-2026 project which enabled the training and inception of a Fire Brigade for the community of San Antonio with the project management carried out through Itzamna Society.
Covid 19 has had a huge impact on our funding sources, but we express immense gratitude to all those who continued to volunteer in those extreme times.