Project Description
In Belize, it is often difficult for marginalized persons, including those with non-traditional gender identities or sexual orientations, to access the services they need and more fully participate in their local communities and economies. The IAF supports community-led approaches to promoting civic participation and creating inclusive societies in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our grantee partner, Our Circle (OC), manages the first full-service Resource Center in Belize, where marginalized communities can safely access counseling, services, education, and networking opportunities and raise awareness of their rights among their peers and the general public.
| Project: | Location: | Years active: | IAF grant funding: | Counterpart commitment: | Direct beneficiaries: | Indirect beneficiaries: | Program areas: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improving access to resources for the LGBT Community in Belize | Belize | 2019 – 2021 | $132,500 | $230,200 | 800 individuals | 5,000 individuals | civic engagement and human rights organizational development |
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