Central America
Donors Forum
The Central America Donors Forum (CADF) is the premier networking space for civil society, philanthropy, government and business leaders to discuss Central America’s priority issues and to build partnerships that promote development, equity and justice in the region.
Connecting leaders for over 15 years
Since 2010, Seattle International Foundation (SIF) has hosted CADF annually in cities across Central America. Over three days, CADF offers a variety of panels, workshops and networking opportunities to address challenges in the region, create a shared vision and promote collaboration across sectors.
Each year, CADF brings together hundreds of leaders and experts from more than 25 countries, and receives support from dozens of organizations committed to developing Central America.
Visit the CADF website arrow_forward
CADF Agenda
The Central America Donors Forum agenda features an engaging lineup of panels, workshops, strategic roundtables, fishbowls, site visits, documentaries, art galleries, networking opportunities and more.
The CADF agenda is published in the fall.
From Our Allies
“We don’t just come to CADF to reflect strategically on the issues and solutions for Central America. We come to create a community, to laugh, to cry, to share experiences and to learn from one another. In this way, we find the strength and ideas to continue working for Central America.”
Arturo Aguilar
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
“One of the best things about CADF is that I get to learn from other funders and implementers, and we also get to share about the things we’re doing in the region. All around, it was a great decision to come.”
David Price
PriceSmart
“The opportunity for a gathering like CADF allows us not only to meet many different organizations in the region, but to also develop strategies that address authoritarianism and develop the democracies that we want. The first CADF that I could participate in was wonderful and allowed me to reconnect with the community of exiled Nicaraguans, of which I am a member, while also meeting and connecting as a Foundation representative with others to create hope for Central America.”
Mónica López
Open Society Foundations
CADF 2025 Video
Resistance, Bridge & Rebuilding in Times of Change
Wrap-Up Report
The 2025 Central America Donors Forum brought together 840 participants from 29 countries and 498 organizations in Guatemala City.
CADF 2025 hosted 43 sessions addressing topics including: authoritarianism, the shrinking of civic space and democratic backsliding, the decline of international cooperation in the region, the crisis in journalism, forced displacement, exile and the Central American diaspora, climate change impacts and environmental vulnerability.
Below is a summary of the key highlights from CADF 2025.
Learn more about CADF
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend CADF?
CADF is an invitation only event. Please reach out to our team via the Contact page on the CADF website or through the form below to request an invitation.
I was already invited to attend CADF. How do I purchase my ticket?
When registration is open, you can find the access code in our most recent newsletter. For more information, please visit the Participate page on the CADF website.
How do I propose a session or speak at CADF?
Please submit an application during our request for session proposals window. For more information, visit the Proposals page on the CADF website.
How can my organization sponsor CADF?
By sponsoring CADF, our allies help strengthen civil society leadership, foster collaboration, and build more equitable/sustainable communities across Central America. In return, sponsoring organizations enjoy significant visibility, strategic networking opportunities, and participation in shaping critical conversations for the region. A variety of sponsorship opportunities and benefits are available for organizations of all types and sizes.
Please reach out to our team via the Contact page on the CADF website or through this form to learn more about supporting CADF.
Can I solicit funding at CADF?
SIF maintains a strict no-solicitation policy at CADF. We strive to provide participants with learning and networking opportunities in a distraction-free environment, free from the dynamics of solicitation from grantseekers.
For more information, please read our Code of Conduct page.