A distinct theory of change
At the IAF, we engage with marginalized communities in Latin America and the Caribbean as partners and not merely beneficiaries. We provide opportunities for their incipient organizations to directly tap into small amounts of patient and flexible capital, accompanied by technical assistance as needed.
We seek our community partners to map, prioritize, design and implement solutions that respond to their own communities’ challenges and local contexts. Our ultimate purpose is to facilitate their self-reliance so that they become less dependent on external aid, more resilient, and less vulnerable to crime, violence, extreme poverty, economic downturns, natural disasters, and other challenges.
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Recent News and Stories
InnovAction Challenge Closes with 1,000+ Applications from Across Latin America and the Caribbean
More than 1,300 entrepreneurs from 32 countries applied for funding and support to address COVID-19 challenges.
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.