News and Stories
Partnering to Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis
In the wake of COVID-19, we have broadened our alliances with current partners to help at-risk communities adapt and recover. We have also identified promising new private sector partners and funding opportunities to scale our efforts even further.
Give Peace a Chance
Grantees in our Colombia peacebuilding initiative raise awareness about human rights, prevent violence, promote economic opportunities, and support community involvement in local development plans.
Building Park Benches (and Community Trust) in El Salvador
In an area known for its high homicide rate, young Salvadorans are reclaiming public spaces to gather and reconnect neighborhoods.
Building Community Resilience in Eastern/Southern Caribbean: An IAF-USAID Joint Initiative
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.
Fostering Innovation: Insights on Sustainable Agriculture
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.
IAF and Young Americas Business Trust to Empower Youth Entrepreneurs
The InnovAction Challenge will connect outstanding young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean with tools and resources to respond to the needs of communities most severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inter-American Foundation and Danone Argentina to Promote Inclusive Recycling
The IAF and Danone Argentina are joining forces to strengthen recycling systems and economic activity in 35 Argentine cities in alliance with the Danone Ecosystem Fund and Fundación Avina.
Local Philanthropy: A Sustainable Solution for Community Development throughout Latin America and the Caribbean
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.
Investments for Impact: A Visit to Costa Rican Microbusinesses
Meet the rural business owners who are benefitting from our first-ever impact investment in Empresa para el Desarrollo, a Costa Rican microcredit lender.
Community Resilience in the Time of COVID-19: Lessons from the 2017 Mexican Earthquakes
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.
Talk about community-led development!