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MATE project (Argentine Model for Tourism and Employment), Native Peoples Area Banco de Bosques (BdeB) will build infrastructure and provide training and other support enabling indigenous Mbya Guaran Argentines in the Yryapu community province of Misiones to engage in tourism as a source of income...
Strengthening youth leadership and entrepreneurship in Santa Fe Province Impoverished youth from rural Santa Fe province in Argentina face challenges such as lack of employment or educational opportunities, which perpetuate the cycle of poverty and increase their vulnerability to violence or drug abuse. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to creating economic opportunities for youth. Our grantee partner, Asociacin Civil Unin de Familias Organizadas de Pequeos Productores de la Cua Boscosa y Bajos Submeridionales de Santa Fe (UOCB), offers youth from more than 30 rural communities in northern Santa Fe Province leadership and entrepreneurship training as well as financial and business support to launch youth-led small business initiatives that generate employment and strengthen community relations.
Strengthening women`s organizations in the Gran Chaco Americano to defend their rights Fundacin Plurales (Plurales) will strengthen the Colectivo de Mujeres del Chaco Americano (Colectivo), an umbrella organization representing more than 100 womens' grassroots groups in the Gran Chaco Americano. Members of the Colectivo will receive training in administrative skills and management, as well as on topics related to advocacy and gender violence. They will also learn how to build relationships with civil society, private industry and the public sector to promote women's rights. Plurales and Colectivo will provide small grants for selected grassroots organizations, empowering these to address community issues and experience project management. Colectivo will work with its members on communication skills and develop procedures aimed at improving their participation in the network's decision-making. The project will benefit at least 1,500 people and 25,000 more indirectly.
Placing value on artisan textile production in the Red Puna Red Puna y Quebrada (Red Puna) will offer training, technical assistance and marketing services to 160 indigenous Coya artisans, primarily women, from 16 communities in the province of Jujuy.
Diversification and technological innovation with value-added, and business development of smallholding farmers of Santa Maria Due to their isolation, smallholder farmers in Catamarca often lack access to markets to sell their goods. Cooperativa Agroganadera Diaguita Limitada de Santa Maria (Diaguita) provides technical assistance to its members and smallholder farmers in the region to improve their production of aromatic herbs and spices and to identify markets in which to sell fair trade products. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Argentina. Diaguita's activities encourage small business growth, local entrepreneurship, and market development to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Integrating Venezuelan migrants in Buenos Aires Venezuelan migrants face challenges in adapting to life in Argentina, accessing services, exercising their rights, and finding gainful employment. Many suffer from psychosocial issues from the traumas they experienced in Venezuela and their journey to Argentina. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to creating economic opportunity and promoting social inclusion for Venezuelan migrants. Asociacin Civil Alianza por Venezuela (AV) provides training and technical assistance in employment and entrepreneurship, promotes social integration, and facilitates access to education, health, and psychosocial services. It will also strengthen AV, an organization established by Venezuelan migrants that seeks to address their longer-term needs. This is part of the IAFs regional initiative to respond to the effects of the Venezuelan crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Eco-Tourism and Community Development in the Ibera Wetlands Proyecto eco turstico rural comunitario "Canoa, remo y la huella del carpincho" Asociacin Civil "La Choza"- Centro de Iniciativas para el Desarrollo Local (La Choza) IAF Grant: US$280,900 Over three years La Choza will help 1500 individuals in the department of San Miguel, Corrientes, develop a source of income from ecotourism in and around the nearby wetlands constituting a protected area.
Hacia un nuevo modelo de fortalecimiento de la trama socioeconmica de los vecinos de Moreno en tiempos de COVID. Low-income communities in the Greater Buenos Aires Metropolitan area face high levels of food insecurity and social and economic isolation exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The IAF supports community-led solutions that create economic opportunities in traditionally marginalized communities. IAF grantee partner Fundacion Pro Vivienda Social (FPVS) works with neighborhood associations to engage with public and private sector partners to address the economic social physical and psychosocial effects of the pandemic. The grant will support grassroots solutions that enhance access to reliable information and technology improve food security ensure access to housing lower household expenses improve energy conservation and strengthen access to basic services.This grant is part of the IAF's broader COVID-19 response strategy.
Sustainable Fisheries and Improving the Quality of Life for Artisanal Fisherman in the Chaco ASOPECHA will work toward the conservation of fisheries along the Paraguay River and its tributaries and better income for its 567 fisher members.
Environment Grant ASOPECHA will work toward the conservation of fisheries along the Paraguay River and its tributaries and better income for its 567 fisher members.
Strengthening women's organizations in the Gran Chaco Americano to defend their rights Women in the Gran Chaco Americano face barriers to participation in their communities. Fundacin ProYungas (ProYungas) in Argentina, Centro de Estudios Regionales de Tarija Pueblos del Chaco (CERDET) in Bolivia, and Grupo Sunu de Accin Intercultural (Sunu) in Paraguay provide technical assistance to a network of women's organizations to develop skills in communication, advocacy, and violence prevention and to build strategic relationships with the private and public sectors to promote gender equality. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to strengthen governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. These organizations' activities strengthen grassroots organizations through education and training and build peer-to-peer learning and action networks.
The Future is in the Backlands Smallholder producers in the semi-arid lowland region of Gran Chaco lack consistent income-generating opportunities. Fundacion Gran Chaco (FGCH) provides technical assistance that enables indigenous and criollo producers to develop their entities as organizations, gain access to more markets, and improve their crafts, processed foods, and forest products. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Latin America and the Caribbean. FGCH's activities promote smallholder agriculture and food production to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Strengthening Livestock Value of Lamas Farming System in Aboriginal Communities of Puna, Jujuy - Argentina Asociacin de Pequeos Productores Aborgenes de la Puna (APPP) in Argentina; $ 211,830 over three years; counterpart committed: $375,855 APPP will work in 10 communities to develop the leadership skills of women and young members; improve the production, processing and marketing of llama meat; and encourage the consumption of food native to the Puna. The goal is food sovereignty, employment opportunities, better income and a more robust practice of and appreciation for the Kolla culture. The project should benefit 965 indigenous Argentines directly and another 2,095 indirectly.
MATE project (Argentine Model for Tourism and Employment), Native Peoples Area Banco de Bosques (BdeB), $99,600 over two years. BdeB will build infrastructure for ecotourism near Puerto Iguazu, develop activities to attract visitors from Argentina and abroad, and train 265 indigenous Mbya in the skills necessary to make their community enterprise self- sufficient. 21
Chaco Santafesino Sustainable Water Security Project FUNDAPAZ, in conjunction with Unin de Organizaciones de Pequeos Productores de la Cuna Boscosa y los Bajos Sub-meridionales (UOCB), an association of base groups will improve access to water in 21 communities in the department of Vera, Santa Fe, by building mini reservoirs, retention basins, storage tanks and windmills and by training 785 families to maintain them.
Promotion of youth leadership for peacebuilding: creation of the Regional School of Mediators for the development of active citizenship and a culture of peace Young people from marginalized neighborhoods in Latin America and the Caribbean face many challenges such as violence and lack of access to education and jobs. Fundacin Futbol para el Desarrollo (FuDe) works with a network of organizations from 10 countries in the region to use a type of soccer called ftbol callejero to train young leaders in employability skills such as conflict mediation teamwork communication leadership and critical thinking. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean. FuDe's activities strengthen communities through education and training and build peer-to-peer learning and action networks.
Cultural Expression Grant Fundacin Gran Chaco (FGCH) in Argentina will work with the Cooperativa Mujeres Artesanas del Gran Chaco, comprising Wichi and Qomle'ec artisans from eight associations, to develop a new line of handbags, belts, blankets, rugs and clothing and assess the feasibility of marketing its brand in niche markets in Argentina and abroad. Training in design, handling new materials and technologies, quality control and marketing should increase income and improve the cooperative's effectiveness in serving the artisans. The project will benefit 1,200 artisans directly and will reach another 6,000 individuals indirectly.
The Future is in the Backlands Fundacin Gran Chaco (FGCH). FGCH will work with a network of 33 indigenous and criollo groups in the Gran Chaco to develop them as organizations; to introduce technology that improves their crafts, processed foods and forest products; and to gain access to more markets. More than 2,400 producers will benefit directly and another 15,000 Argentines indirectly.
Banco de Proyectos Comunitarios (BPC) Residents in rural areas in Argentina face high levels of food insecurity and social exclusion, exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The IAF supports community-led solutions to create economic opportunities in historically marginalized communities. Red Comunidades Rurales (RCR) is partnering with grassroots groups, civil society organizations, and business and governmental institutions to co-design and implement an innovative community-owned resource platform. The platform will allow rural residents to exchange financial information, knowledge and learning, and networking resources, as well as increasing the visibility of their initiatives. The IAFs cooperative agreement with RCR will attract partners and resources to strengthen rural grassroots organizations, promote social and economic inclusion, and improve food security and the quality of life of populations in the most environmentally vulnerable regions of Argentina. This cooperative agreement is part of the IAF's broader COVID-19 response strategy.
Strengthening women`s organizations in the Gran Chaco Americano to defend their rights Women in the Gran Chaco Americano face barriers to participation in their communities. Fundacin ProYungas (ProYungas) provides technical assistance to a network of women's organizations to develop skills in communication advocacy and violence prevention and to build strategic relationships with the private and public sectors to promote gender equality. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to strengthen governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. ProYungas' activities strengthen grassroots organizations through education and training and build peer-to-peer learning and action networks.
Integrating Venezuelan migrants in Buenos Aires Grant Agreement and Approval DocAsociacin Civil Alianza por Venezuela (AV)Venezuelan migrants face challenges in adapting to life in Argentina, accessing services, exercising their rights, and finding gainful employment. Many suffer from psychosocial issues from the traumas they experienced in Venezuela and their journey to Argentina. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to creating economic opportunity and promoting social inclusion for Venezuelan migrants. Asociacin Civil Alianza por Venezuela (AV) provides training and technical assistance in employment and entrepreneurship, promotes social integration, and facilitates access to education, health, and psychosocial services. It will also strengthen AV, an organization established by Venezuelan migrants that seeks to address their longer-term needs. This is part of the IAF's regional initiative to respond to the effects of the Venezuelan crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Future is in the Backlands Fundacin Gran Chaco (FGCH) will work with a network of 33 indigenous and criollo groups in the Gran Chaco to develop them as organizations; to introduce technology that improves their crafts, processed foods and forest products; and to gain access to more markets. More than 2,400 producers will benefit directly and another 15,000 Argentines indirectly.
Jvenes en accin Inclusin, empoderamiento y protagonismo de los jvenes de la UOCB - Impoverished youth from rural Santa Fe province in Argentina face challenges such as lack of employment or educational opportunities, which perpetuate the cycle of poverty and increase their vulnerability to violence or drug abuse. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to creating economic opportunities for youth. Our grantee partner, Asociacin Civil Unin de Familias Organizadas de Pequeos Productores de la Cua Boscosa y Bajos Submeridionales de Santa Fe (UOCB), offers youth from more than 30 rural communities in northern Santa Fe Province leadership and entrepreneurship training as well as financial and business support to launch youth-led small business initiatives that generate employment and strengthen community relations.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Fundacin Gran Chaco (FGCH) will work with a network of 33 indigenous and criollo groups in the Gran Chaco to develop them as organizations; to introduce technology that improves their crafts, processed foods and forest products; and to gain access to more markets. More than 2,400 producers will benefit directly and another 15,000 Argentines indirectly.
Pathways to a Social and Solidarity Economy: Ways for community tourism to promote local development in Rosario and the region. Cooperativa Encuentro will develop a community network dedicated to the promotion and execution of community tourism opportunities in and around Rosario and Villa Constitucin, Argentina. The Grantee will provide training and technical assistance to the organizational partners and participants in the development and execution of the community tourism activities. Cooperativa Encuentro will establish a travel agency to promote and market its tours locally, nationally and internationally. The project will benefit approximately 250 people directly and 1,450 people indirectly.
Better inclusion, greater rights: Promoting economic integration of the most disadvantaged groups of the City of Buenos Aires In collaboration with the neighborhood council of Villa 21-24 and other partners, Asociacin Civil por la Igualdad y la Justicia (ACIJ) will create a community center where 150 entrepreneurs will develop the skills and receive the support necessary to make their businesses more competitive and facilitate their entry into the formal economy of Buenos Aires. ACIJ will also help residents of this low-income community benefit from full access to social services and inclusion in economic life. The project should reach 1,500 residents of Villa 21-24 directly and another 25,000 indirectly.
Matriarch: utilization of indigenous crafts of northern Argentina Fundacin Gran Chaco (FGCH) in Argentina. FGCH will work with the Cooperativa Mujeres Artesanas del Gran Chaco, comprising Wichi and Qomle'ec artisans from eight associations, to develop a new line of handbags, belts, blankets, rugs and clothing and assess the feasibility of marketing its brand in niche markets in Argentina and abroad. Training in design, handling new materials and technologies, quality control and marketing should increase income and improve the cooperative's effectiveness in serving the artisans. The project will benefit 1,200 artisans directly and will reach another 6,000 individuals indirectly.
Diversification and technological innovation with value-added, and business development of smallholding farmers of Santa Maria Cooperativa Agroganadera Diaguita Limitada de Santa Mara (Diaguita) will work with cooperative and community members in and around Santa Maria to improve and diversify their agricultural production develop and market value-added agricultural and commercial products and strengthen the ability of the cooperative to offer value added services for agricultural products as well as act a as a resource for local economic development in the region. Approximately 230 individuals will benefit directly and 2000 people will benefit indirectly. ..
Strengthening Management of Community Banking Utilizing the Economic Solidarity Methodology Nuestras Huellas will provide credit, training and technical assistance to improve production and marketing practices of 3,640 entrepreneurs belonging to 200 savings-and loan-associations (community banks) in Greater Buenos Aires.
Strengthening Livestock Value of Lamas Farming System in Aboriginal Communities of Puna, Jujuy - Arg Indigenous communities in Argentina's northernmost Puna region face challenges like food security and lack of jobs. Asociacin de Pequeos Productores Aborgenes de la Puna (APPP) provides technical assistance to small producers to improve their production, processing, and marketing of llama meat; encourage the consumption of locally sourced food; and raise awareness of the Kolla culture. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Argentina. APPP's activities encourage small business growth and market development to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant FUNDAPAZ, in conjunction with Unin de Organizaciones de Pequeos Productores de la Cuna Boscosa y los Bajos Sub- meridionales (UOCB), an association of base groups will improve access to water in 21 communities in the department of Vera, Santa Fe, by building mini reservoirs, retention basins, storage tanks and windmills and by training 785 families to maintain them.
Strengthening Livestock Value of Lamas Farming System in Aboriginal Communities of Puna, Jujuy - Argentina Indigenous communities in Argentinas northernmost Puna region face challenges like food security and lack of jobs. Asociacin de Pequeos Productores Aborgenes de la Puna (APPP) provides technical assistance to small producers to improve their production, processing and marketing of llama meat; encourage the consumption of locally sourced food; and raise awareness of the Kolla culture. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Argentina. APPPs activities encourage small business growth and market development to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Cartoneros Phase III People who make a living collecting and selling recyclable products in Argentina face high levels of discrimination. Many residents see these recyclers as working in unsanitary conditions, despite the work providing environmentally-friendly livelihoods to groups with few employment options. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to create economic opportunity and social inclusion for underserved populations in Argentina, including women, who are more likely to take on stigmatized work like recycling. Avina will improve the quality of life for recyclers and their families by enhancing their organizational capacity, promoting womens leadership, and advocating for municipal government recognition of their work, including implementation of solid waste management policies.
Supporting a network of producer organizations to access new markets to sell organic, artisanal, and socially responsible food. Small business initiatives in isolated regions of Argentina often lack know-how to access new markets. Asociacin Cultural para el Desarrollo Integral (ACDI) works with a network of producer organizations to create business plans and strengthen their management and technical capacity to attain new markets for their socially responsible and artisanal products. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Argentina. ACDI's activities encourage small business growth local entrepreneurship and market development to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Caxi will provide 320 farmers in Mendoza and San Juan the training and technical assistance necessary to improve the efficiency and productivity of their small businesses that process meat, honey, tomato sauce and paste, jam and jellies, canned fruit and animal feed.
Fortaleciendo el Centro Regional para Amrica Latina y el Caribe de Innovacin para Cambio y su ecosistema de actores Restrictions to civil society and civic engagement across many Latin American countries is reducing government and private sector transparency and accountability by dampening citizen oversight. These trends are weakening participatory democratic processes and increasing economic and social exclusion of vulnerable communities. Federacin Red Argentina para la Cooperacin Internacional (RACI) is a founding member of the Latin America and Caribbean Hub for Innovation for Change (I4C LAC). I4C LAC is a dynamic network of civil society organizations from 16 Latin American and Caribbean countries dedicated to developing bottom-up approaches that promote transparency and strengthen civic space with scalable social impact. The activities in this cooperative agreement will promote dialogue and peer-to-peer learning to promote greater public and private sector transparency. It will also strengthen the organizational development, advocacy, and fundraising capacities of I4C LAC and civil society and grassroots organizations throughout the region so they can identify and scale grassroots solutions to key challenges such as addressing violence against women and strengthening climate resilience.
Better inclusion, greater rights: Promoting economic integration of the most disadvantaged groups of the City of Buenos Aires 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. Asociacin 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.
Chaco Santafesino Sustainable Water Security Project Fundacin para el Desarrollo en Justicia y Paz (FUNDAPAZ), in conjunction with Unin de Organizaciones de Pequeos Productores de la Cuna Boscosa y los Bajos Sub-meridionales (UOCB), an association of base groups will improve access to water in 21 communities in the department of Vera, Santa Fe, by building mini reservoirs, retention basins, storage tanks and windmills and by training 785 families to maintain them.