Whilst Ya'axché’s philosophy is unique amongst organisations within Belize, one of its greatest strengths is its ability to form close partnerships with stakeholders across every sector. We work closely with the following organizations to achieve our goals.

Ya'axché works with the Government, particularly with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, in a productive and proactive partnership to accomplish many shared sustainable development goals. Of greatest significance was the decision by the Government of Belize to select Ya'axché and its partner FFI to execute a large project on its behalf.

As the Government agency with the greatest mandate and interest in Ya'axché’s work, the Forest Department has continuously supported Ya'axché (and vice versa) in achieving effective forest and protected area management within the Golden Stream Landscape. Notably it was the Forest Departmnet that awarded the comanagement of Bladen Nature Reserve to Ya'axché at the end of 2008.

As the primary implementing agencies in the Maya Mountain Marine Corridor Conservation Action Strategy, TIDE and Ya'axché work closely together on biodiversity conservation initiatives, contributing greatly towards Ya'axché’s broader mission of sustainable development.

The Lodge at Big Falls has provided a large amount of support to Ya'axché, both through technical advice; especially on business issues and by promoting sponsorship of Ya'axché’s scholarship students to its guests. Similarly, they have garnered support from Viaventure Foundation, together they investigate options for true local ecotourism.

In addition to being a partner of the Maya Mountain Marine Corridor Conservation Action Strategy, TNC has frequently supported several of Ya'axché’s initiatives, particularly the ‘race against fire’.

Ya'axché has formed a close relationship with UNDP through the Golden Stream Landscape Initiative, and continues to benefit from technical assistance from the program.

APAMO provides a forum for Ya'axché to work alongside almost all other Protected Area managers in the country to benefit the National Protected Area System.

Working as part of BAPPA, Ya'axché has made great strides towards improving the legal recognition of private protected areas within Belize, a key recommendation from the National Protected Areas System Plan.

The THFI was initiated by the Minister of Natural Resources to sustainably manage the Toledo District's forest resources. Ya'axché has continuously played a leadership role among the multi-sectoral taskforce since its inception in 2004.

Ya'axché and the Golden Stream Plantation have been working closely together to reduce the impact of the farm and maximize profit through the use of 'best practices'.

The Grassvalley Foundation provided the funds to procure approximately 5,000 acres of land which formed part of the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve and continue to play an active role in ensuring its effective management with Ya'axché.