Our Mission
We defend equality, human rights and democracy in Central America by empowering social organizations and leaders, mobilizing resources and building cross-sector alliances.
Our Vision
We envision a Central America where all peoples have equal access to opportunities, justice, and governments that respond to their needs. Achieving this requires long-term investment in social movements, empowering leaders, and fostering cross-sector alliances to challenge inequality and authoritarianism.
Our Values
Inclusion
We value every voice, especially those from historically marginalized communities, whose diverse perspectives and experiences build respectful relationships to advance human rights. We also promote collaboration within and across sectors, recognizing that diverse alliances enhance collective impact.
Justice
We believe that prosperity and security are best built on a foundation of justice and equality. We believe that prosperity and security are best built on a foundation of justice and equality. True justice is achieved when we collaborate with various actors to tackle the root causes of inequality.
Adaptability
We prioritize the ability to adapt positively to adversity, learning and developing skills to overcome challenges and support social organizations and leaders in strengthening just social ecosystems. We adjust to regional changes and challenges and strive to strengthen historically marginalized communities, ensuring our actions remain relevant and responsive to emerging needs.
Commitment
With a focus on justice and equality, we align with social organizations and leaders, supporting their efforts and working together to achieve shared goals based on respect and trust. We recognize the strength of alliances in advancing a more just and equal future.
Empathy
We understand the realities and contexts of the region, connecting with dignity and respect with social organizations and leaders. We foster unity, through inclusion and diversity, providing support and solidarity to civil society, while building bridges within and among sectors for greater impact.
Collaboration
We have developed mechanisms and methodologies that facilitate internal operations and are shared with various social organizations and leaders to promote the common good. We build lasting relationships based on flexibility, trust, and integrity, convinced that social change arises from strategic alliances working toward common goals.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Statement
At Seattle International Foundation, we advance inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) every day—in our mission, team, and community.
Our history is rooted in the idea that philanthropy thrives when it encompasses a deep richness of backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences. Today, in the face of Central America’s most complex and urgent challenges, diversity is among our strongest assets. In achieving our mission, a wide range of ideas and perspectives is key to developing models and solutions that include everyone.
From the inside out, SIF advocates for the participation of all people and works to ensure a sense of belonging for all those with whom we work. We achieve this by acknowledging our implicit biases and, through honest conversation, we identify opportunities for growth and healing. To dismantle these biases, SIF fosters a culture of self-reflection, collective care and celebration of our team and our partners.
We value and model transparency, respect and a strong commitment to anti-racism, decolonization, feminism and social justice. We strive each day to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone — employees, grantees, partners, and all our community — feels empowered to show up as and grow into their full, authentic selves. Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility drive this work forward.
Together, we achieve more for an equitable and just region.
