Engaging Farmers to Measure the Impact of Sustainable Agriculture in Latin America
A group of organizations from across the Americas is researching how to assess the economic, social, and environmental potential of sustainable agriculture.
Meet the IAF: Senior Foundation Representative Miriam E. Brandão
We speak with IAF Senior Foundation Representative Miriam E. Brandão who, as a member of IAF Programs Team, manages the IAF grants process and works directly with grantee partners.
Women Driving Development
This Women's History Month, explore inspiring stories of women spurring sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Making Their Own Way: Brazil’s Quilombola Communities
Explore the rich history of Brazil's more than 3,000 quilombola communities that have joined together to celebrate their culture and defend their rights.
Afro-Colombian Women’s Vision for Tourism to Benefit Everyone
Colombia’s Pacific coast is best known for the violence it endured during the country’s extended armed conflict. But a group of Afro-Colombian women are leading an initiative to reframe that story, attracting tourists to the area’s cultural and natural riches.
Meet the IAF: Mexico Local Liaison Azucena Díaz
This month, we interview our IAF local liaison in Mexico, who provides key guidance on IAF grants and serves as a link between Mexican grantee partners and our Washington, D.C.-based staff.
Celebrating an A+ from Our Grantees
The Center for Effective Philanthropy independently surveyed our grantees in 2020 to get their feedback on us as a funder.
4 Lessons from 40+ Years of Grassroots Engagement: Marcy Kelley’s Exit Interview
On the eve of her retirement as Director of Programs at the IAF, we asked Marcy Kelley to reflect on the lessons she has learned from her four decades in international grassroots development.
The IAF and Fine Chocolate Industry Association: Partnering to Help Cocoa Producers Improve Their Lives
Latin American cocoa farmers are reeling from the combined impact of COVID-19 and recent hurricanes. We are teaming up with the Fine Chocolate Industry Association to help them restart their livelihoods and build strong networks.
Staying Connected During Quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened pre-existing inequalities experienced by vulnerable groups. Our grantee partners have found that increasing access to technology helps address these issues, connecting people to jobs, education, and social support.