Project Description
Low-income residents of irregular settlements of Buenos Aires face marginalization and isolation, which make it difficult for small businesses in these villas to be competitive. Asociación Civil por la Igualdad y la Justicia (ACIJ) equips entrepreneurs with the skills and support necessary to facilitate their entry into the formal economy and overcome economic and social barriers. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Argentina. ACIJ’s activities encourage local entrepreneurship to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
| Project: | Location: | Years active: | IAF grant funding: | Counterpart commitment: | Direct beneficiaries: | Indirect beneficiaries: | Program areas: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater inclusion, increased rights: promoting economic integration of the most disadvantaged groups in Buenos Aires | Argentina | 2014 – 2018 | $272,725 | $305,992 | 1,500 individuals | 25,000 individuals | civic engagement leadership and education job skills and enterprise development health legal assistance human rights |
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