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Strengthening technical capacities in the municipality of Nuevo Edn de San Juan Department of San Miguel to address the food crisis The Asociacin para el Desarrollo Sostenible de El Salvador (Popol Na), in coordination with the municipal environmental committee and the Asociacin Cooperativa de Comercializacin, Aprovisionamiento y Produccin Agropecuaria (Rigoberto Orellana) ACOPARO will train 60 farmers in sustainable, organic agricultural production to improve food security and create economic alternatives to migration. Participants will undertake a community mapping exercise of Nuevo Eden, San Miguel to determine environmental, social and economic risks to guide decision making. Popol Na will strengthen its skills as a grassroots support organization. The grant will benefit 60 persons directly and 300 persons indirectly.
Socio-economic assessment and business support for families of deceased and missing migrants. Asociacin Comit de Familiares de Migrantes Fallecidos y Desaparecidos de El Salvador (COFAMIDE) will assess the socio-economic situation of family members of deceased and missing migrants, support their business initiatives and improve its institutional capacity. Work includes a participatory assessment, seed funding and training for entrepreneurs, and outreach to draw attention to the risks of migrating and to the range of needs of migrants' family members. Some 120 members of COFAMIDE and their relatives will benefit directly and another 480 Salvadorans indirectly.
Mitigating social violence and the pressure to migrate from El Morro, Chalatenango through culture, arts and sports programming, viable economic alternatives, and improved community organization Asociacin de Desarrollo Social Comunitario del Cantn El Morro (ADESCO El Morro) will support residents of El Morro in Comalapa, Chalatenango to prioritize and implement economic initiatives, expand a community savings and loan fund to support those initiatives, and incorporate children and young adults into community life through arts, culture and sports. The grant includes technical advice and materials for economic initiatives, and training in leadership and self-esteem for young community members. The grant will benefit 110 people directly and another 550 indirectly.
Economic and Leadership Opportunities for Young Salvadorans Economic and Leadership Opportunities for Young Salvadorans
Community tourism in Meanguera, Morazn Working with Asociacin Cooperativa Mezcal, Historia y Color, CDT-Meanguera will help farmers in Morazn and microentrepreneurs generate income from tourism and other sources. The program includes training in production of crafts, the diversification of agriculture and food-processing and related technical assistance; support accessing markets; and the promotion of local attractions, products and services. The work should benefit 100 residents of Meanguera directly and 500 indirectly.
Improving the livelihoods of fishers and their families through community-led natural resource management and income generation in Puerto Parada, Usulutn The dwindling supply of local fish in the Jiquilisco Bay creates challenges for Puerto Parada fishing families who depend on this natural resource for their way of life. Asociacin Cincahuite para el Desarrollo Integral de las Comunidades del Sector Puerto Parada-Baha de Jiquilisco (CINCAHUITE) helps implement a natural resource management plan that prioritizes fish repopulation fishing cooperatives and a certificate training program on resilience to environmental degradation. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in El Salvador. CINCAHUITE's activities encourage small business growth local entrepreneurship and market development to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Transformation and social cohesion through Brazilian percussion as a tool for social impact. Salvadoran migrants have limited access to economic opportunities, encounter discrimination, and receive limited support as they attempt to reintegrate into society. Alianza de Salvadoreos Retornados (ALSARE) facilitates the economic and social reintegration of returned migrants and raises awareness about issues they face. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity and strengthen governance in El Salvador. ALSAREs activities encourage small business growth and strengthen excluded communities so they can improve their living conditions and participate equally in a nations political, economic and social life. This grant is part of our broader initiative to support economic prosperity, democracy and governance consistent with the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America.
Inclusion, Rights and Development: generating inclusive opportunities after the health emergency caused by COVID-19 in eastern El Salvador. Asociacin Centro de Estudios de la Diversidad Sexual y Genrica ' AMATE El Salvador (AMATE)The LGBTQ+ community and other vulnerable groups in El Salvador face high levels of economic and social exclusion, particularly those outside the capital metropolitan area. This exclusion negatively affects their access to public institutions and services, impacting their ability to earn a living and exercise their human rights. The IAF supports community-led solutions to create economic and social opportunities in historically marginalized communities. IAF Grantee Asociacin Centro de Estudios de la Diversidad Sexual y Genrica ' AMATE El Salvador (AMATE) is partnering with grassroots groups to strengthen local civil society organizations that help LGBTQ+ people, women, people with disabilities, and youth in eastern El Salvador increase their economic opportunities, access to public and private services, and protections for their political, social, and civil rights.This grant is part of the IAF's Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders and the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Strengthening organizational and productive practices of small scale business women in the departments of Sonsonante and Ahuachapn Women in Izalco and San Francisco Menendez face barriers to participation in civil society and to income-generating opportunities. Asociacin Agropecuaria de Mujeres Produciendo en la Tierra R.L. (AMSATI) works with women to increase their leadership, networking and business development skills and to launch social enterprises in animal husbandry and agriculture. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in El Salvador. AMSATIs activities encourage small business growth, local entrepreneurship and market development to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
A Partnership to Pilot an Indicator Framework for Sustainable Agriculture in Latin America Farmers are often absent from discussions about how policies and programs impact sustainable agricultural production. At the IAF, we are investing in a regional effort, in conjunction with the University of British Columbia that will give voice to farmers and directly support them in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data that they can incorporate into their operations to manage their farms more efficiently. Fundacin para el Desarrollo Socioeconmico y Restauracin Ambiental (FUNDESYRAM) established the first participatory certification system in El Salvador. It also connects producers directly to consumers to improve farmers' quality of life and consumers' food security. Finally, FUNDESYRAM creates spaces for dialogue among producer organizations, indigenous communities, government agencies, and the private sector about policies and programs to promote sustainable agriculture.The results of this regional project will inform agricultural support organizations (government extension experts, farmer groups) and policy-makers with context-specific data about how to encourage the transition to sustainable agricultural practices to improve food security, enhance farmer livelihoods, and minimize environmental degradation. This is part of the IAF's strategic initiative for sustainable agriculture.
Community-led development in Apopa Asociacin Adolescente Juvenil Amigos de Apopa (AJA) will offer technical advice, training and materials to two community development associations (ADESCO) working to increase the income of residents of Apopa, San Salvador, who produce vegetables and grains and raise small livestock. AJA also expects to improve the effectiveness of the ADESCOs. Some 100 Salvadorans should benefit directly and another 1,400 indirectly.
Producing, Processing, & Marketing of Fish in San Francisco Menndez, Ahuachapn Asociacin Cooperativa de Produccin Pesquera Reyes del Sol de R.L. (Reyes del Sol) will provide training, technical advice, equipment and capital toward improving its members' production, storage, processing and marketing of fish, and will develop its management and its direct access to markets. The grant will benefit 60 members of the cooperative directly and another 325 Salvadorans in San Francisco Menndez, Ahuachapn, indirectly.
Economic autonomy and food security via agroecology to promote youth and women of the indigenous com This amendment provides Fundacin para el Desarrollo Socioeconmico y Restauracin Ambiental with an additional 12 months to implement their grant and $250,400 to ensure the sustainability of their work to improve living conditions of farmers and expand their markets. The Grantee will support a cohort of eight IAF grantees in El Salvador to increase their organizations' communication capacity, resulting in a more strategic approach to their activities. Additionally, it will contribute to building networks of mutual support among grantees to further support the durability of their efforts.Original Blurb:Living conditions and income-generating opportunities are poor for Nhuatl Pipil residents ' especially for women and young people. Fundacin para el Desarrollo Socioeconmico y Restauracin Ambiental (FUNDESYRAM) provides organizational, business and technical assistance to farmers on sustainable farming practices, vegetable gardens and small animal production. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in El Salvador. FUNDESYRAM's activities promote smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Central American network of people with mental disabilities to improve mental health and reduce stigma. Under this Cooperative Agreement IAF partner Asociacin de Capacitacin e Investigacin para la Salud Mental (ACISAM) will work in four countries to further develop a network of nine grassroots associations focusing on services for people with psychiatric disabilities and for their caregivers. The partner and the associations will collaborate on organizing educational events; facilitating communications; improving their administration leadership and partnerships; and managing a subgrant fund financing economic initiatives training and outreach. In this cooperative agreement ACISAM will work with the IAF on regional events subgrant review and dissemination of lessons. Some 800 Salvadorans Nicaraguans Panamanians and Costa Ricans will benefit directly and another 7000 indirectly.
Agroecological production, nutritional consumption and local commerce. Smallholder farmers in El Salvador face a number of challenges to grow and process their crops secure better nutrition for their families and access markets to earn income. Centro Salvadoreo de Tecnologa Apropiada (CESTA) trains farmers to implement effective sustainable agricultural practices and launch rural enterprises to improve livelihoods. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in El Salvador. CESTA's activities support smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Promotion of ecological agriculture, production of healthy foods, expansion of nursery and organizational strengthening. Smallholder farmers in El Salvador face a number of challenges, including lengthy drought conditions that threaten agricultural production and food security. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expanding economic opportunity and improving natural resource management through sustainable smallholder agriculture. Our grantee partner, Federacin de Asociaciones Cooperativas de Aprovisionamiento y Produccin Agropecuaria de El Salvador (FEDECOOPADES), strengthens the organizational capacity of 12 member cooperatives through training focused on marketing and sustainable agricultural practices. Member organizations, in turn, provide technical assistance to smallholder farmers to reduce water consumption and increase yields through sustainable agricultural methods such as intercropping, crop rotation, integrated pest management, organic agricultural inputs, and erosion prevention. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Community tourism in Meanguera, Morazn Working with Asociacin Cooperativa Mezcal, Historia y Color, Asociacin Comunal Comit de Desarrollo Turstico de Meanguera (CDT- Meanguera) will help farmers in Morazn and microentrepreneurs generate income from tourism and other sources. The program includes training in production of crafts, the diversification of agriculture and food- processing and related technical assistance; support accessing markets; and the promotion of local attractions, products and services. The work should benefit 100 residents of Meanguera directly and 500 indirectly.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Asociacin de Desarrollo Comunal Milagro de Dios (ADESCOMD). ADESCOMD will work in five communities to develop the production of cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans and other vegetables for sale and consumption and to train farmers in reforestation, the use of natural barriers and the introduction of crops that protect the soil, among other sound practices. The work will benefit 55 residents of San Alejo directly and 370 indirectly.
Fomento de la Organizacin Campesina y la Agroecologa Familiar en Sonsonate ES. FUNTA- El SalvadorYoung people living in El Salvador, especially young men from marginalized neighborhoods and communities, face discrimination, exclusion, food insecurity, and pressures to join violent gangs. This limits them from contributing to positive social change for their country and leads many to migrate. The IAF supports activities that enhance peace and security, such as youth development. Our grantee Fundacin Tacuzcalco (FUNTA) promotes a multi-pronged approach to increasing young people's civic participation in the municipalities of San Julian, Caluco, Nahuilingo and Sonsonate. FUNTA will promote youth leadership in local organizations, strengthen youth participation in sustainable agriculture through training, and support youth-led projects through technical assistance and access to materials and supplies.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Organizational Strengthening of Grupo de Accin Territorial de la Cuenca Baha de Jiquilisco (GAT-CBJ) to improve the efficiency of territorial action People across many different communities and regions of El Salvador are seeking to address governance, socioeconomic, food security, environmental, and other issues, yet without collaboration, their solutions may have limited impact. By looking beyond local or regional boundaries, territorial development aims to promote cohesion and shape solutions to challenges shared by many communities. This process is closely linked with social cohesion, as economic and social inequalities are often reflected in people's standard of living and quality of life. The IAF recognizes the significance of working across territories to improve the quality of life as perceived by the people living in them. Our grantee the Grupo de Accin Territorial de la Cuenca Baha de Jiquilisco of the Department of Usulutn (GAT-CBJ) will strengthen its governance structure and management capacity to better support the socioeconomic development of the Baha de Jiquilisco watershed. GAT-CBJ will increase the capacity of territories to elevate people's standard of living, promote social cohesion, and ensure the best use and administration of ecological and cultural assets.This grant is part of IAF's efforts to build robust societies by supporting grassroots organizations' institutional strengthening and leadership.
Strengthening Rural Entrepreneurships and a Community Marketing Network in the Communities of San Francisco Javier, San Agustn, Jiquilisco and Ozatln. Asociacin Coordinadora de Comunidades Unidas de Usulutn (COMUS) will establish a community marketing network and promote rural entrepreneurship in nine communities from the municipalities of San Francisco Javier, San Agustn, Jiquilisco and Ozatln. The project will improve access to locally made products, expand rural microbusinesses, strengthen organizational skills of community associations, and increase family incomes. The grant will benefit 442 people directly and 2,000 people indirectly.
Promotion of the Economic Autonomy of Women through Cooperativism Women in El Salvador face high levels of violence and gender discrimination, which limits their security and economic autonomy, causing many to migrate in search of a better life. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to create economic opportunities that provide alternatives to irregular migration. Our grantee partner, Asociacin Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crdito y Comercializacin Mujeres Dispuestas a Triunfar de Responsabilidad Limitada (ACOMUDT), provides training in womens rights, safety, and economic freedoms to its network of rural women in 23 communities of Usulutn. Members of the network then replicate the training within their communities, bolstering womens economic resilience, as well as engage local governments in creating economic opportunities for women within their home communities. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America. The grant also contributes to the IAFs Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders.
Developing organic agricultural practices and entrepreneurship to promote economic opportunities for women and youth as key components of a sustainable local development strategy in the Reserva de Biosfera Xiriualtique-Jiquilisco After El Salvador's civil war the government resettled many communities in a region that was subsequently established as the Xiriualtique-Jiquilisco Biosphere Reserve known for its biodiversity but vulnerable to environmental shocks and isolated from basic services. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to improve food security and expand economic opportunity in El Salvador. Our grantee partner la Asociacin Local Mangle para la Mitigacin de Desastres y el Desarrollo en el Bajo Lempa-Baha de Jiquilisco (Mangle) is working with resettled farmers from 14 communities to train them in organic agricultural methods to adapt to the challenges of farming sustainably in the reserve and foster entrepreneurship opportunities for women and youth. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Conservation of collective memory and prevention of violence through the arts in a culture of peace. Women and young people in El Salvador face high levels of violence and lack safe spaces to interact peacefully overcome trauma from violence and explore vocational and professional opportunities. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to promote peace and security. Our grantee partner Asociacin de Desarrollo Local Centro Arte para la Paz (CAP) promotes healthy dialogue and intergenerational learning among survivors of armed conflict and violence through its community museum and art school in Sochitoto. CAP is piloting new strategies to engage the broader community such as establishing a media library to safeguard and disseminate historical memory as well as organizing a mobile museum to extend the organization's reach into rural communities. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Fomento y desarrollo de la agroecologa en comunidades de la zona Norte de Morazn a travs de laEscuela Agroecolgica Inclusiva. El Salvador has taken important steps to increase its populations basic educational levels, yet access to education that leads to a viable livelihood is still unattainable for many young people, particularly those living in rural areas. Lacking pathways to productive livelihoods, young people sometimes feel forced to turn to irregular migration. The IAF supports community-led solutions to enhance livelihoods, peace, and security. Our grantee partner the Fundacin Perqun para el Fomento de Oportunidades Educativas (PEOF) promotes community empowerment through education, providing educational services and curricula to community organizations in the department of Morazn with an emphasis on education, sustainable agriculture, and market access. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America
Coffee Processing, Organic Farming Experimentat ion and Agro-tourism in Llano de Doa Mara, Ahuachapn. Asociacin Cooperativa de Produccin Agropecuaria "San Raymundo" (SAN RAYMUNDO), a coffee cooperative in Ahuachapn, will develop its administrative skills, update its equipment and provide its members training toward improving processing and sales. To protect farmland, lower costs and improve the health of farmers and their families, the cooperative will test techniques related to organic production and disseminate effective practices. SAN RAYMUNDO will also improve services and infrastructure at its tourism center, resulting in jobs and increased revenue. The project will benefit 300 Salvadorans directly and another 1,500 indirectly.
Improving the Agricultural Production and Sales of Small-scale Farmers in Tepecoyo Asociacin Cooperativa de Productores Agropecuarios y Aprovisionamiento La Taiwanesa (ACOAGROT), $170,590 over two years ACOAGROT will develop its administrative skills, generate sufficient revenue to support its activities, and provide its members training, technical assistance and capital toward improving their production of coffee, vegetables, grains and small livestock. The grant will benefit 300 Salvadorans directly and another 1,500 indirectly.
Promotion of the Economic Autonomy of Women through Cooperativism Women in El Salvador face high levels of violence and gender discrimination, which limits their security and economic autonomy, causing many to migrate in search of a better life. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to create economic opportunities that provide alternatives to irregular migration. Our grantee partner, Asociacin Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crdito y Comercializacin "Mujeres Dispuestas a Triunfar de Responsabilidad Limitada" (ACOMUDT), provides training in women's rights, safety, and economic freedoms to its network of rural women in 23 communities of Usulutn. Members of the network then replicate the training within their communities, bolstering women's economic resilience, as well as engage local governments in creating economic opportunities for women within their home communities. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.