Sustainable human development along with defending the right of indigenous peoples to determine their own future are integral to ISIA's mission, as it promotes "the institutionalization of indigenous practices through education." The degrees offered are in Sustainable Development, Communication, and Intercultural Education. Ayuuk's work in inculturated communication has been successful in "reducing the
digital divide." And its work toward sustainable development has received the support of Tierra international which installed solar panels for the school while teaching the technology to students and faculty. The institute follows the local custom of “collective work”: every student has a job related to the upkeep and development of the school. ==See also==