In Latin America, the Foundation takes an integrated approach in addressing its key programming interests. The following strategies detail these interests:

Promote Regional Development
Attention is given to supporting groups of projects that demonstrate ways to break the cycle of poverty in selected micro-regions. Strategies to promote the development, participation, and leadership of local youth are central to this effort. Priority geographic areas targeted by this work include: southern of México and Central America (including parts of the Caribbean), northeast of Brazil, and the Andean zones of Bolivia, Peru, and southern of Ecuador.

Application of Knowledge and Best Practices (Programmatic Approaches)
The Foundation supports projects in Latin America and the Caribbean that offer innovative approaches in leadership development, citizenship and social responsibility, institution building and strategic alliances, and access to information technology. The focus is on approaches that will enhance regional development in the priority geographic areas.

General Grantmaking
Supplies funds to explore new themes and trends, and ensures the dissemination and sustainability of previously funded work. Projects may be located anywhere in Latin America and the Caribbean. While they do not directly contribute to the major strategies, they should nevertheless demonstrate the potential to add to the Foundation’s overarching goal in the region.