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Educational program with practical training in the management of natural resources in Chinameca, El Salvador Asociacin para el Desarrollo de Chinameca (ASDECHI) will provide training on agroecological practices for small-scale farmers in the municipality of Chinameca El Salvador. Project activities will center on families with an emphasis on the participation of young people who will learn how to reduce the use of agrochemicals to improve the quality of their production and increase its yield. This project will benefit 950 Salvadorians directly and 1700 more indirectly. ..
Transformation and social cohesion through Brazilian percussion as a tool for social impact. Young people in El Salvador often face pressure to leave their communities to seek better economic opportunities or to flee violence. Red Tuyulu de Batucadas (Tuyulu) provides training to young people to develop alternatives for greater social inclusion, gender equality and a culture of peace. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in El Salvador. Tuyulus activities help vulnerable groups propel their own development, defend their rights, promote economic and social inclusion, and advocate for government accountability and transparency. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Enterprise Development Grant 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.
Ciudadana participativa y responsable frente a los desafos del Covid-19 In the departments of San Salvador and La Libertad, El Salvador, which were already suffering from chronic violence, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were particularly devastating. The effects were particularly severe for students, as the pandemic limited their access to education and other services. The IAF supports community-led approaches to enhance peace and security. Our grantee Fundacin Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen (MUPI) is carrying out a participatory community project that enables community members to assess the impact of the pandemic on their lives, with the goal of helping them rebuild frayed social connections and build resilience to disasters. MUPI will create a museum exhibit on the effects of COVID-19, providing materials and training to teachers in public schools to reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic with their students and better prepare for future shocks. The museum is also establishing sanitary protocols and purchasing supplies so that the museum can safely and effectively attend the general public.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America and IAF's broader COVID-19 response strategy.
Young people strengthening their psychosocial and artistic skills, towards a culture of peace Children and young people in El Salvador often choose to join gangs or migrate elsewhere in response to their countrys high levels of violence, limited education and leadership opportunities, and lack of safe spaces for youth to socialize and learn peacefully. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to promote peace and security and provide alternatives to gang membership and irregular migration. Our grantee partner, Centro Cultural de las Artes Monseor Arnulfo Romero (CLAMOR), is offering art, music, and dance classes to children and young people in Nueva Concepcin to bolster their life skills and create a safe, peaceful space for them to gather, express themselves, and learn. CLAMOR will also provide them with training in leadership, conflict management, and human rights to build their resilience and reduce their likelihood of migration. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Espacios de Desarrollo Cultural en El Salvador In collaboration with community organizations, Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen (MUPI) will bring rural areas exhibits and film forums on migration, women's issues, environmental concerns and other topics and will train residents to manage exhibits and develop materials for them. It will evaluate the impact of migration-related programming on the likelihood of young adults migrating and will collaborate with diaspora organizations on cultural events in the U.S. The work will benefit 3,600 rural Salvadorans directly, 10,000 indirectly, and should strengthen MUPI as an institution.
FORTALECIMIENTO DE LAS CAPACIDADES ORGANIZATIVAS DE LOS JVENES, CON INICIATIVAS DE EMPRENDIMIENTOS ECONMICOS Y ENFOQUE DE GNERO EN 6 MUNICIPIOS DE LA ZONA NORTE DE MORAZN Young people between the ages of 1826 have the highest rates of unemployment in El Salvador. Youth have relatively low levels of civil engagement and are often stigmatized as being criminals. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security. Our grantee partner the Fundacin Segundo Montes (FSM) assists young people to improve their communities in the municipalities of Meanguera, Jocoaitique, and San Fernando in the department of Morazn, by training them in leadership, strengthening youth-led organizations, and supporting youth-led microenterprises. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Youth-led Ecotourism in Cerro de Guazapa. Tierra Libre Instituto Social y Ambiental in Paraguay (ISA) will work with 12 Nivacle and Manjui communities in the Rio Pilcomayo region of the Paraguayan Chaco. By providing technical assistance and training, the Grantee should enable residents in these communities to exercise their rights as indigenous Paraguayans, develop their organizations, secure their food supply, access water resources and address the effects of climate change. Approximately 360 Nivacle and Manjui Paraguayans should benefit directly and another 3,200 indirectly.
Enterprise Development Grant 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.
Empowering residents in San Luis La Herradura y San Pedro Masahuat to fight for legal security of land tenure Many residents of coastal zones in El Salvador lack formal land titles, which impedes their ability to access adequate housing and livelihoods, increases their chances of being displaced, and excludes them from local decision-making processes. Fundacin de Estudios para la Aplicacin del Derecho (FESPAD) trains residents of six communities in the department of La Paz in how to secure legal titles for their lands, engage in dialogue with local officials, and raise awareness of their situation among lawmakers, public authorities, and civil society organizations. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to strengthen governance. FESPAD's activities promote and protect economic rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals and communities. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Fortalecimiento de los derechos humanos y reintegracin socioeconmica de personas con discapacidad afectadas por la pandemia COVID 19? COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted people living with disabilities in El Salvador, making it difficult or impossible for them to access physical and mental health services and income-generating opportunities. Our grantee Fundacin Red de Sobrevivientes y Personas con Discapacidad (Red de Sobrevivientes) is educating people with disabilities about their human rights, helping them access investment capital to strengthen their microenterprises, offering psychosocial support, and creating a national campaign to raise the publics awareness of the rights of people with disabilities throughout El Salvador. By working with Red de Sobrevivientes to address these barriers, people with disabilities are creating a viable future for themselves in their home country. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America and IAF's broader COVID-19 response strategy.
Processing and Sale of Tropical Fruit and Cashews in Usulutn Consejo para la Asistencia en Recursos y Tcnicas del rea Rural de Oriente (CARTARO) will develop a nursery for plants used in reforestation and will work with women in San Francisco Javier to increase the income generated by Meyah, their enterprise that processes diverse tropical fruit and markets the products.
Young people spearhead the social and economic development of Aguilares and Paisnal municipalities Young people from El Salvador, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, such as rural areas and gang-controlled neighborhoods, frequently experience violence and face limited access to resources and opportunities. This leaves them vulnerable to discrimination and stigmatization, with few options aside from migration to escape violence and systemic economic inequality. The IAF is committed to expanding opportunities for youth to earn more income and take greater leadership in their communities. Our grantee Asociacin Para el Desarrollo de El Salvador (CRIPDES) will solidify its youth-adult partnership model by accompanying youth-led organization Asociacin Intersectorial para el Desarrollo Integral de la Juventud de El Salvador (ADIJUVES) to strengthen its institutional capacity to promote the economic and social development of youth in two municipalities of the department of San Salvador. Together, these organizations heighten youth community involvement and rootedness by increasing young people's knowledge and technical skills in natural resource management, cultural heritage, and entrepreneurship.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to build inclusive societies and address chronic violence as one of the causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Diversified income sources for women and their families in Torola, Villa El Rosario and Jocoaitique, Morazn. Diversified income sources for women and their families in Torola, Villa El Rosario and Jocoaitique, Morazn.
FORTALECIMIENTO DE LAS CAPACIDADES ORGANIZATIVAS DE LOS JVENES, CON INICIATIVAS DE EMPRENDIMIENTOS ECONMICOS Y ENFOQUE DE GNERO EN 6 MUNICIPIOS DE LA ZONA NORTE DE MORAZN Young people between the ages of 1826 have the highest rates of unemployment in El Salvador. Youth have relatively low levels of civil engagement and are often stigmatized as being criminals. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security. Our grantee partner the Fundacin Segundo Montes (FSM) assists young people to improve their communities in the municipalities of Meanguera, Jocoaitique, and San Fernando in the department of Morazn, by training them in leadership, strengthening youth-led organizations, and supporting youth-led microenterprises.This grant is part of 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 Associacin Agropecuaria de Mujeres Produciendo en la Tierra R.L. (AMSATI) will work with 40 women to increase their leadership, networking and advocacy skills, and business development skills. The women will launch four social enterprises in the areas of animal husbandry and agriculture, with the goal of increasing their income. AMSATI will develop a cohort of 60 trainers to strengthen the organization's capacity and reach more members. The grant will benefit 100 women directly in the municipalities of Izalco and San Francisco Menendez and another 2,188 indirectly, across the country.
Food Security and Soil Conservation in San Alejo ADESCOMD will help residents of five villages in San Alejo, La Union to expand their farming activities to include a community-managed diversified plot that incorporates agroecological practices and a women-led poultry project. It will also explore options for establishing a savings and loan group. The work will benefit 70 residents of San Alejo directly and 405 indirectly.
Community Development in Settlement Populations of Central El Salvador VOCES will work in 27 communities to improve the food supply, boost income and develop management skills by providing the residents technical advice, workshops, financial resources and materials. The project will benefit 2,470 Salvadorans directly and 7,700 people indirectly.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant ACMM will provide technical advice, investment capital and materials to women in the municipalities of Torola, El Rosario and Jocoaitique toward improving their small businesses, agricultural production and market access.
Organizational strengthening with emphasis on economic empowerment, to the most vulnerable population in El Salvador. Women in El Salvador face limited economic opportunities and high levels of violence which pushes many to leave their communities in search of a better life. The IAF supports community-led solutions to create economic opportunities that provide alternatives to irregular migration. Our grantee partner Asociacin Cooperativa de Produccin Artesanal Aprovisionamiento Comercializacin Ahorro y Crdito La Red Unin de Mujeres de R.L. (RUM) provides training in leadership and entrepreneurship business planning and marketing and sales to women-led small businesses in eleven municipalities of El Salvador with the goal of increasing resilience and access to sustainable livelihoods. 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 IAF's Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders.
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 agroecological practices and launch rural enterprises to improve livelihoods. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in El Salvador. CESTAs 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.
Recovery of traditional milpa production practices to increase food security for rural families from the municipalities of Atiquizaya, Turn and San Lorenzo, department of Ahuachapn, El Salvador Unsustainable production practices have put the health and food security of smallholder farmers and their families at risk in Ahuachapan, El Salvador. The IAF supports community-led solutions to increase incomes and promote sustainable agriculture and food security. Our grantee partner the Asociacin Instituto Salvadoreo de Educacin Cooperativa y Agricultura Orgnica (ISEAC) works in six rural communities in the department of Ahuachapn to strengthen agricultural practices, such as increasing diversification and organic production, to boost food security and increase collaboration between producers to enhance their livelihoods.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America
Culture and art for social change in communities of northeastern and southern Chalatenango. Communities in El Salvador face high out-migration rates, with children left behind to be cared for by busy relatives. Tiempos Nuevos Teatro (TNT) ensures that youth have a positive place to go and grow at school and after school with activities aimed to increase the career, civic and cultural competencies of youth through workshops in communications, art and analytical skills. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to creating inclusive societies in Latin America and the Caribbean. TNTs activities support critical thinking, effective and respectful communication and opportunities to participate in decision-making. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Community Development Association in Mndez Island Asociacin de Desarrollo Comunal de la Isla de Mndez (ADESCOIM), $66,065 ADESCOIM will expand its program of sustainable fishing and eco-tourism in the Biosphere Reserve of the Baha de Jiquilisco and work with young Salvadorans to improve their production and marketing of crafts. (ES-249-A1)
Coffee Processing, Organic Farming Experimentation and Agro-tourism in Llano de Doa Mara, Ahuachapn. 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.
Access to services for persons with disabilities Fundacin Red de Sobrevivientes y Personas con Discapacidad (Red de Sobrevivientes) will work with grassroots disability groups and local authorities to create six municipal offices [OMADIS] that maintain a registry of disabled citizens raise awareness of their needs advocate for funding for their priorities and advise the respective local government on policy and practices. It will also develop the technical and administrative skills of 20 grassroots disability associations in the departments of La Paz Cuscatln La Libertad and San Salvador. The project should benefit 1200 Salvadorans directly and another 6000 indirectly. ..
Enterprise Development Grant EL BLSAMO will work with farmers in Cuisnahuat, Sonsonate, to revitalize the organic cultivation of indigo. Farmers will improve their indigo crop and process it into dye to market. They will also produce organic fertilizer and pesticide for their own use and for sale and develop their management and marketing skills as a cooperative.
Environment Grant Asociacin Cooperativa de Produccin Artesanal, Agropecuaria, Ahorro, Crdito y Comercializacin in El Salvador, will develop its ecotourism in Suchitoto to include birding, ziplines and opportunities for young residents to acquire skills in client services and handicraft production. Through training, effective marketing and renovation of an interpretive center, the grant will benefit 132 Salvadorans directly and another 400 indirectly.
Coffee Processing, Organic Farming Experimentat ion and Agro-tourism in Llano de Doa Mara, Ahuachapn. 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.
Organizational Strengthening of CDT-Meanguera and the Cooperative "Mezcal, Historia y Color" Working with Asociacin Cooperativa de Comercializacin, Produccin Artesanal, Agropecuaria e Industrial "Mezcal, Historia y Color" de Meanguera, CDT- Meanguera will develop its administration, partnerships and a plan for community-led tourism in Meanguera, Morazn. The project includes training, exchanges and outreach to other entities as well as creation of the broader proposal on tourism. The work should benefit 100 residents of Meanguera directly and 500 indirectly.
Training and employment generation for blind Salvadorans Persons with disabilities (PWD) in El Salvador confront physical and mental health challenges to social and economic inclusion. Asociacin Salvadorea de Personas Ciegas y Discapacidades Mltiples para la Superacin Integral (ASPCDIMSI) provides training and assistance to PWD in leadership, disability rights and jobs skills. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in El Salvador. ASPCDIMSIs activities support local entrepreneurship to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive. 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.
Agroecological Training and Strengthening and Organic Production of the Sierra Tecapa Families in Usulutn, El Salvador, struggle to produce food in a region prone to drought and flooding, where much land and water remain contaminated after historical environmental disasters. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to improve food security, expand economic opportunity, and promote civic engagement. Our grantee partner, Asociacin de Productores, Agroecolgicos y Produccin Orgnica de la Sierra Tecapa (APAOSIETE), is strengthening sustainable agricultural practices in the Usulutn-Sierra Tecapa region by establishing an organic agriculture training school, expanding its production of organic fertilizer, raising community awareness about the benefits of organic farming, and building its institutional capacity to plan and carry out future activities. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Diaspora resources for community development In collaboration with Comit La Estrechura de Maryland (Comit La Estrechura), a U.S-based hometown association of Salvadorans, Asociacin de Desarrollo Comunal Los Almendros (ADESCOLA) will help young adults in La Estrechura, San Miguel, develop their leadership potential and jobs skills that include boat and automobile maintenance and electrical work. ADESCOLA expects 600 Salvadorans to benefit from better income; another 1,000 residents should benefit from the young people's engagement in community development.
Economic development and research on domestic and gang violence Fundacin para el Desarrollo Juvenil (FDJ). FDJ will provide training and related assistance toward developing the organizational, leadership and technical skills of residents in two communities in the department of San Salvador and toward improving their agriculture and microenterprises. Young adults as well as women of all ages will learn to raise poultry, refine their crafts and market their products effectively. FDJ will also study the impact of gang and domestic violence on residents and analyze the factors that contribute to resilience. The work will benefit 150 Salvadorans directly and another 750 indirectly.