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Strengthening ACODEPEC and Support to Member Communities Access to water is limited in Nicaraguas drought-prone Consigina Peninsula and many government services do not reach the regions small, rural communities. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to strengthen democratic governance and expand economic opportunity in marginalized communities. Our grantee partner, la Asociacin de Comunidades de la Pennsula de Cosigina (ACODEPEC), funds community-led development projects related to food security, water access, sanitation, and education in 16 communities in the Consigina Peninsulaproviding much needed basic services. ACODEPEC also increases access to finance for farmers, fishermen, and small business owners through financial management training and community-managed revolving loan funds that reinvest a percentage of the interest in community projects
Project of social impact and economic self-sustainability for people living with a psycho-social disability Persons with disabilities in Matagalpa Nicaragua face discrimination and barriers to accessing the employment educational and health services that would allow them to fully participate in their communities. At the IAF we support community-led solutions that expand economic opportunity and promote social inclusion in Nicaragua. Our grantee partner Asociacin de Familias con Personas con Trastornos Psicticos Asociacin Cuenta Conmigo (Cuenta Conmigo) represents people with mental illness and their families to raise awareness of their rights and connect them with local stakeholders and services that will help them integrate into society as fully as possible.
Strengthening ACODEPEC and Support to Member Communities Access to water is limited in Nicaraguas drought-prone Consigina Peninsula and many government services do not reach the regions small, rural communities. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to strengthen democratic governance and expand economic opportunity in marginalized communities. Our grantee partner, la Asociacin de Comunidades de la Pennsula de Cosigina (ACODEPEC), funds community-led development projects related to food security, water access, sanitation, and education in 16 communities in the Consigina Peninsulaproviding much needed basic services. ACODEPEC also increases access to finance for farmers, fishermen, and small business owners through financial management training and community-managed revolving loan funds that reinvest a percentage of the interest in community projects.
Strengthening ACODEPEC and Support to Member Communities Asociacin de Comunidades de la Pennsula de Cosigina (ACODEPEC) will develop its leadership role in facilitating development through training organization and the administration of a sub grant fund to support initiatives in 20 communities of Cosigina.
Partnership for social housing in Nicaragua Instituto de Accin Social Juan XXIII (Juan 23) will use its loan guarantee fund (Fideicomiso para el Desarrollo Inmobiliario) in coordination with Banco de la Produccin, S.A (BANPRO) to finance the construction of 68 homes for poor urban working families and for 12 rural families. Its creative use of the fund should leverage sufficient resources for its housing program to become self- sufficient within a few years. The project is expected to benefit about 460 persons directly and 100 indirectly.
Strengthening of the Rural and Commercial cacao community organization in Waslala Cacao farmers in rural communities of Waslala face low household incomes and food insecurity due to their limited access to local national and international markets in which to sell their products. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Nicaragua. Our grantee partner Asociacin de Madres y Familiares Vctimas de Guerra-Waslala (Asociacin de Madres) provides technical and financial assistance for farmers to develop skills in cacao collection and small business development and works to improve pricing and incomes particularly for women-owned farms and businesses. Asociacin de Madres' activities promote smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security promote gender equality and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.This grant is part of the IAF's broader initiative to empower women as business and community leaders.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Cooperativa Multisectorial de Productores de Caf Organico Certificado Las Segovias R.L. (PROCOCER) will implement a project designed to improve the quality of life for small-scale farmers in the department of Nueva Segovia by increasing the quantity and quality of their coffee crop and increasing the sale of organically certified coffee on the international specialty market. Project activities will expand PROCOCER's ability to provide training and technical assistance to farmer- members by creating a network of members to serve as agricultural extentionists and organic inspectors, providing regular and on-going training as well as advice and technical assistance to farmer-members in their community.
Improving productivity , quality, certification and marketing of organic and conventional PROCOCER coffee Cooperativa Multisectorial Productores de Caf Orgnico Certificado Las Segovias R.L. (PROCOCER) will offer coffee farmers in the department of Nueva Segovia training, technical assistance and access to better infrastructure.
Education/Training Grant ACODEPEC will develop its leadership role in facilitating development through training, organization and the administration of a sub grant fund to support initiatives in 20 communities of Cosigina.
Young Builders of Dreams in Ciudad Sandino for a Future without Violence Nicaraguan youth in Ciudad Sandino face high rates of violence, school dropout, and unemployment. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand peace and security and build economic opportunity for at-risk youth. Our grantee partner, Centro de Comunicacin y Educacin Popular Cantera (CANTERA), provides low income, at-risk youth with scholarships to continue their education, leadership and life-skills training, and entrepreneurship support f to develop small business initiatives. CANTERA also organizes community development activities such as environmental clean-up, health campaigns, and school rehabilitation to meaningfully engage youth with community leaders in improving the community..
Strengthenin g ACODEPEC and Support to Member Communities The Asociacin de Comunidades de la Peninsula de Cosiguina (ACODEPEC) US$137,400 over 30 months. ACODEPEC will implement a project to increase the capacity of the association to play a leadership role in facilitating community-driven development activities in the communities of Cosiguina. The project will provide institutional support to the association to establish a permanent office, purchase equipment to increase agricultural production and provide training and capacity-building assistance to the association's members. 18
Strengthening of the Cooperativa COMPOR and promotion of the cultivation of cocoa through the model of anchor companies in the municipality of Rama in the Autonomous Region of the Southern Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua Many smallholder cacao farmers in Nicaragua live in precarious economic conditions and their organizations are often institutionally weak. Cooperativa Multisectorial de Productores Orgnicos De El Rama R. L. (COMPOR) provides training in improving cacao production strategic planning capacity accounting standards for the organization farmer-to-farmer technical assistance and access to export markets to create income-generating activities in their communities. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic empowerment in Nicaragua. COMPOR's activities will promote sustainable smallholder agriculture and improve food production and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Empoderamiento econmico mediante alternativas de generacin de ingresos para las mujeres de comunidades rurales de El Viejo, Chinandega Asociacin Para el Desarrollo Integral de la Mujer (APADIEM) will work with women in the municipality of El Viejo to assess the needs of their 21 rural communities and develop a plan identifying income-producing activities that will lead to economic independence and better living conditions. The project is expected to benefit 420 women directly and 2100 other community residents indirectly.
Strengthening ACODEPEC and Support to Member Communities ACODEPEC will develop its leadership role in facilitating development through training, organization and the administration of a sub grant fund to support initiatives in 20 communities of Cosigina. (NC-294)
Strengthening Sustainable Integral Attention to Victims of Domestic Violence in the RAAN Miskito women in the Regin Atlntica Autnoma Norte experience barriers to participation and have few opportunities to generate income. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in Nicaragua. Our grantee partner, Asociacin Movimiento de Mujeres Nidia White (Nidia White), helps women achieve financial independence and raises awareness to prevent family violence. Nidia White's activities strengthen marginalized communities' capacity to improve their living conditions and participate equally in their nation's political, economic, and social life.
Prevention of violence based on gender and economic empowerment of women, adolescents and youth in the municipality of San Nicols, Estel. Women in Nicaragua's rural communities confront gender-based violence on a daily basis and young people in these areas lack economic opportunities. Asociacin de Mujeres de Estel Xilonem (AMEX) provides training and assistance in basic human rights leadership development and access to credit. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in Nicaragua. AMEX's activities strengthen vulnerable populations so they can improve living conditions and participate equally in Nicaragua's political economic and social life.
Strengthening ACODEPEC and Support to Member Communities ACODEPEC will develop its leadership role in facilitating development through training, organization and the administration of a sub grant fund to support initiatives in 20 communities of Cosigina.
Strengthening ACODEPEC and Support to Member Communities Access to water is limited in Nicaragua's drought-prone Consigina Peninsula and many government services do not reach the region's small rural communities. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to strengthen democratic governance and expand economic opportunity in marginalized communities. Our grantee partner la Asociacin de Comunidades de la Pennsula de Cosigina (ACODEPEC) funds community-led development projects related to food security water access sanitation and education in 16 communities in the Consigina Peninsulaproviding much needed basic services. ACODEPEC also increases access to finance for farmers fishermen and small business owners through financial management training and community-managed revolving loan funds that reinvest a percentage of the interest in community projects.
Project of social impact and economic self-sustainability for people living with a psycho-social disability Persons with disabilities in Matagalpa, Nicaragua face discrimination and barriers to accessing the employment, educational, and health services that would allow them to fully participate in their communities. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions that expand economic opportunity and promote social inclusion in Nicaragua. Our grantee partner, Asociacin de Familias con Personas con Trastornos Psicticos, Asociacin Cuenta Conmigo (Cuenta Conmigo), represents people with mental illness and their families to raise awareness of their rights and connect them with local stakeholders and services that will help them integrate into society as fully as possible.
Support for the community- driven development process in the Departments of Madriz and Managua with an emphasis on rural development Asociacion Familia Padre Fabretto (FABRETTO), $110,000 over one year. FABRETTO will strengthen the grantee's Sistema de Aprendizaje Tutorial (SAT) program, and provide additional technical training to youth in the project area.
The organization, production, and marketing of tropical products in an environmentally friendly way in the Regin Autnoma Atlntico Sur (RAAS) Fundacion Nicaraguense Cosecha Sostenible (FUNCOS) $300,000 over three years FUNCOS will work with approximatedly 30 communities in the Municipalities of Kukra Hill and Bluefields to increase and diversify their agricultural production in an environmentally responsible way and promote the rational and sustainable use of the natural resources of the region. FUNCOS, in conjunction with the project participants will store, process, and market products such as cacao, coconuts, tropical roots, and vegetables to sell in the local, national, and international markets. The project will benefit approximately 350 farmers and their families.
Strengthening the Social, Organizational and Productive Chain of SOPPEXCCA Cooperative Union SOPPEXCCA will increase the profits of its member-farmers cultivating conventional and organic coffee in the municipalities of Jinotega and El Cu through training and technical assistance, the expansion of its dry mill, construction of two new drying patios, and the purchase of machinery and equipment.
Project of social impact and economic self-sustainability for people living with a psycho-social disability Persons with disabilities in Matagalpa, Nicaragua face discrimination and barriers to accessing the employment, educational, and health services that would allow them to fully participate in their communities. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions that expand economic opportunity and promote social inclusion in Nicaragua. Our grantee partner, Asociacin de Familias con Personas con Trastornos Psicticos, Asociacin Cuenta Conmigo (Cuenta Conmigo), represents people with mental illness and their families to raise awareness of their rights and connect them with local stakeholders and services that will help them integrate into society as fully as possible..
Strengthening Sustainable Agriculture Practices for Scale-up Many farm families living in the Dry Corridor of Nicaragua face low household incomes and food insecurity due to changing weather patterns and weak consumer markets. Women and young people, in particular, see few options for their future and their role in their communities is undervalued. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity, advance social inclusion, and promote food security in Nicaragua. GPAE is working with small producers to improve organic and sustainable agricultural practices, develop access to new markets by educating consumers on the benefits of organic production, and promote inclusion and leadership for women and young people. It will also strengthen the network's capacity to advocate for sustainable agriculture programs, policies, and practices nationwide.
Graduation of Grantees and Cooperatives through Capacity Building in forging alliances for credit and business opportunities in Nicaragua (Graduacion) Asociacion Aldea Global Jinotega (Aldea Global) provides these members technical assistance and marketing services. The organization will provide 600 women loans and training to improve their family income, self-esteem, and leadership within their grassroots organizations. It will also help nine grassroots organizations improve community development strategies, internal governance, administration, credit management, as well as procedures for preventing money laundering and financing terrorism. Aldea Global will define the legal basis of a new foundation whose mission will be to promote community development through its network of community governance structures known as Comits Aldea.
UCPCO - Strengthening the Capacity for Organic Coffee Production, Certification and Marketing among Small and Medium Producers of San Juan del Ro Coco and Telpaneca UCPCO will increase the income and quality of life of farmers in Madriz by improving their ability to produce and export certified fair-trade and organic coffee. It will provide the farmers financial and technical assistance and equipment, will construct an office and a store, and will improve its processing plant to include a quality control laboratory, a drying patio and a storage facility.
Integral Development of 12 Communities in the Municipality of San Francisco North Asociacin para el Desarrollo del Norte de Chinandega (ADENOCH). The project will provide technical assistance and credit to farmers, merchants and youth in 12 communities to increase their agricultural production, strengthen their businesses, and process and market their products. The project will reach 350 persons directly and 1,400 indirectly.
Prevention, Attention and Social Integration for the Fifth District of Managua Casa Alianza (CAN) will use its additional funding to assist residents displaced by urban renewal from their neighborhood in Managua, with their adjustment to their new homes and with rebuilding their businesses. It will follow these families to their current location to ensure that they continue to benefit from training in leadership, vocational training and microenterprise development; placement of young residents in jobs and internships; and support for those dealing with violence, addictions and sexual abuse.
Empoderamien to econmico mediante alternativas de generacin de ingresos para las mujeres de comunidades rurales de El Viejo, Chinandega Asociacin Para el Desarrollo Integral de la Mujer (APADIEM) will work with women in the municipality of El Viejo to assess the needs of their 21 rural communities and develop a plan identifying income- producing activities that will lead to economic independence and better living conditions. The project is expected to benefit 420 women directly and 2,100 other community residents indirectly.
Strengthening Sustainable Integral Attention to Victims of Domestic Violence in the RAAN Miskito women in the Regin Atlntica Autnoma Norte experience barriers to participation and have few opportunities to generate income. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in Nicaragua. Our grantee partner Asociacin Movimiento de Mujeres Nidia White (Nidia White) helps women achieve financial independence and raises awareness to prevent family violence. Nidia White's activities strengthen marginalized communities' capacity to improve their living conditions and participate equally in their nation's political economic and social life.
The organization, production, and marketing of tropical products in an environmentally friendly way in the Regin Autnoma Atlntico Sur (RAAS) Fundacion Nicaraguense Cosecha Sostenible (FUNCOS) will work with approximatedly 30 communities in the Municipalities of Kukra Hill and Bluefields to increase and diversify their agricultural production in an environmentally responsible way and promote the rational and sustainable use of the natural resources of the region. FUNCOS in conjunction with the project participants will store process and market products such as cacao coconuts tropical roots and vegetables to sell in the local national and international markets. The project will benefit approximately 350 farmers and their families.
Constructing local capacity to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services to rural and peri-urban communities in the Northern Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN) of Nicaragua. Asociacin para el Desarrollo de la Costa Atlntica Pana Pana (Pana Pana), $395,789, over three years Pana Pana will strengthen the capacity of 14 rural and peri-urban community water and sanitation committees on the isolated Atlantic Coast to leverage resources from the government, NGOs and other entities. The goal is to reduce disease by constructing sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure and provide education to
Citizen advocacy and empowerment of women and youths in the municipality of Posoltega, Chinandega, Nicaragua Asociacin Multidisciplinaria para el Desarrollo (AMDES) will provide training in civic involvement and local governance community development and gender-based violence to 890 young and adult Nicaraguans from 13 rural communities in Posoltega. AMDES will also encourage women and young people to launch or strengthen existing small businesses by providing loans and technical assistance. AMDES will strengthen women's networks and women's participation at the local level so they can have a greater say about the use of public funds for community projects as well as provide vocational training and access to loans to develop small-enterprises. AMDES will strengthen its management capacity by developing a strategic plan and increase its membership to include the most experienced community leaders which will boost its effectiveness. The Grant will benefit 890 individuals directly and another 3560 individuals indirectly.
Children and adolescent protagonists in recycling, social communication and the defense of their rights Recyclers in Jinotega often live in extreme poverty. Tuktan Sirpi works with recyclers to consolidate and expand an operation in Jinotega Department by training a youth recycling network in organization, management, marketing and equipment operation. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Nicaragua. Tuktan Sirpis activities support local entrepreneurship and market development to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Creating capacity and opportunity for women and youths in indigenous communities in the Costa Caribe Norte de Nicaragua The Instituto de Investigacin y Desarrollo Nitlapan de la Univerdidad Centroamericana (NITLAPAN-UCA)will work with residents from 10 indigenous communities in the Regin Autnoma de la Costa Caribe Norte (RACCN) to support community development and economic independence in the region. The project has four components: i) promote individual and collective economic initiatives through savings and loans groups; ii) host a training program, primarily for young people, on access to land, leadership, gender and agroecology; iii) strengthen indigenous networks in territories to share experiences related to individual and collective micro-enterprise development; and iv) develop trilingual materials to promote these themes. Grant activities will empower community residents, enable them to organize more effectively, and give them a strong incentive to remain in their homeland and contribute to the social and economic development of their local communities. This grant will directly benefit 240 Miskitu and Mayangna residents and 1,200 family members indirectly.
Corporate Social Investment Grant Asociacion Aldea Global Jinotega (Aldea Global) will train 18 farmers' groups in administration and risk management, financial and credit delivery, internal governance, quality control, marketing, and how to improve gender equity among the board, staff, and beneficiaries. Aldea Global will provide credit, technical assistance and training to the cooperatives to improve their effectiveness as lenders and marketing outlets for small farmers. The eighteen groups have a membership of 1,800 who will benefit directly and their 9,000 family members will benefit indirectly.
Support for the community-driven development process in the Departments of Madriz and Managua with an emphasis on rural development AFPF will reach more than 1,200 students with its application of the Sistema de Aprendizaje Tutorial, a secondary- school program, in the communities of San Jos de Cusmapa and San Isidro de Bolas. It will develop teaching materials, train tutors in the SAT methodology and launch the academic curriculum. Through the AFPF program, students will also be able to take advantage of community development and revenue-generating activities and opportunities to volunteer.