By Inter-American Foundation|2021-01-04T11:06:53-05:0021 December 2020|
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.
By Michael Frank|2020-12-22T21:34:45-05:0021 December 2020|
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.
By Inter-American Foundation|2020-12-01T16:13:53-05:0030 November 2020|
Grantees in our Colombia peacebuilding initiative raise awareness about human rights, prevent violence, promote economic opportunities, and support community involvement in local development plans.
By Emily Wood|2020-11-30T15:10:17-05:0030 November 2020|
In an area known for its high homicide rate, young Salvadorans are reclaiming public spaces to gather and reconnect neighborhoods.
By Inter-American Foundation|2020-11-23T09:46:54-05:0023 November 2020|
Small island nations in the Caribbean constantly face the risk of natural disasters. But with preparation, their communities can withstand and bounce back quickly from these disasters. That's why we're launching a three-year, $5 million joint initiative with USAID: Building Community Resilience in the Eastern & Southern Caribbean.
By Sarah Stewart|2020-11-03T09:53:58-05:0030 October 2020|
In an interview, former Foundation Representative Jim Adriance describes how the IAF has supported farmer-to-farmer exchanges so Indigenous groups can spread sustainable practices and innovations throughout the region.
By Inter-American Foundation|2020-11-23T09:51:49-05:0030 September 2020|
Grassroots organizations are the engines for community transformation, but a lack of reliable and stable funding streams hinders their efforts. Over the past 50 years, we have partnered with a wealth of innovative and locally-rooted institutions that make more resources available to communities.
By Nicole Stinson|2020-09-29T17:22:07-04:0029 September 2020|
Meet the rural business owners who are benefitting from our first-ever impact investment in Empresa para el Desarrollo, a Costa Rican microcredit lender.
By Gabriela Boyer|2021-01-15T16:06:03-05:0029 September 2020|
For international humanitarian relief, it may seem faster and more efficient to respond with a “one-size-fits-all” approach to disaster recovery. But communities that lead their own solutions are more engaged throughout recovery, ultimately rebuilding stronger.
By Rebecca Nelson|2020-10-02T14:00:47-04:0029 September 2020|
In Guatemala, indigenous leadership of an export enterprise is rare, and indigenous women’s leadership is even rarer. Our grantee partner ProPetén is committed to training its Q’eqchi’ cacao producers to succeed in a complex marketplace.
