CADF 2023: A shared agenda to drive action and investment in Central America

By Adriana Beltrán | September 11, 2023

In the unique setting and context of Costa Rica, the 2023 Central America Donors Forum will facilitate conversations to motivate, inspire and drive collective action in the region.

The importance of recognizing the work of young people

By Josué Torres, Daniela Tejas, Glenda Ixtabalán | August 1, 2023

Every day, the Central America and Mexico Youth Fund (CAMY), a program of the Seattle International Foundation, works for and with youth social movements in Central America and Mexico that promote more just, equitable and inclusive spaces and create a better present.

Justice for Beatriz: between reality and hope for women in the Americas

By Tania Bello | May 26, 2023

Beyond the case being litigated in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, two perspectives coexist in the fight for Beatriz´s case: the reality and the dream that leads to hope. Both dimensions seek to answer the big question, who was and who is Beatriz?

Re-thinking youth leadership: Disruptive youth movements in Mexico, Central America, and Colombia

By SIF | January 11, 2023

Seattle International Foundation’s CAMY Fund and Global Fund for Children share learnings and reflections from a participatory research project titled “Disruptive Youth Movements in Mexico, Central America, and Colombia” that was carried out between 2019–2021 and presented in August 2022.

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From Despair to Hope: How a Better Future is Possible in Central America

By Eric L. Olson | December 9, 2022

Northern Central America is a beautiful and complex region mired by corruption, poverty, and violence. Seattle International Foundation’s Adriana Beltrán and Eric Olson discuss how, in this moment when trustworthy government allies are limited, investment and support for organized civil society offers a way forward.

Youth in Central America and Mexico: where the fight begins

By Natalia Lozano | August 3, 2022

This month, in recognition of the important role that youth play in driving social change in Central America and Mexico, the Central America and Mexico Youth (CAMY) Fund puts a spotlight on the youth fight for justice, and the ways that philanthropy can work alongside them.

Hope for DREAMers

By Mirte Postema | July 23, 2020

The Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision on June 18, 2020 and officially halted the Trump administration’s attempts to end DACA. But its narrow decision also means the government can still terminate DACA if it follows the proper procedures. Only a new immigration law would provide a permanent solution.

I Saw Her Coming Out in the US and We Celebrated Her Freedom

By Lariza R. Fonseca | September 13, 2019

From the monuments in Washington, DC to the Dreamers Resource Center in Texas, my certainty was reaffirmed that when youth have the freedom to decide what to do with their time and their bodies, there is peace.

What five Central American women taught me outside a detention facility in Southern Mexico

By Eric L. Olson | August 28, 2019

This month, I spent a week at the Mexico-Guatemala border with colleagues from WOLA – a SIF grantee since 2012. We wanted to talk with migrants, humanitarian workers and officials about the current conditions for those migrating to the United States.

Nos Vamos: A new photography exhibit explores migration, showcasing work from independent media in Central America

By Olga Vnodchenko | August 7, 2019

SIF brings the harsh reality of Central America to the city of Seattle through a photo exhibit and a conversation with independent journalists in Central America to reflect on the migration crisis in the region.

Dreaming of Inclusion: A 3-Day Retreat with Resilient, WILD Women

By Anna Pickett | July 29, 2019

I spent three days in Eugene, Oregon, United States, learning about best practices for disability inclusion and connecting with other disabled women about their dreams for a more inclusive and accessible world.

A Force for Legal Empowerment

By Paola Hurtado | July 17, 2019

Over the course of a week, a group from Central America and Mexico acquired tools and gained knowledge of how to bring justice to marginalized communities. They sought the ability to navigate legal frameworks so they are not solely in the hands of lawyers.

Response to Trump’s Announcement of Tariffs on Mexican Imports

By Eric L. Olson | May 31, 2019

All countries need to get on the same page regarding a comprehensive investment strategy for Central America.

Trump Threatens to Cut Off Assistance to Central America: Does It Matter?

By Eric L. Olson | April 10, 2019

Cutting off U.S. assistance programs to these three countries is to throw away the best tools at Washington’s disposal to address the underlying drivers of migration.

Seattle International Foundation Shifts to New Vision

By Kathleen Steffen | December 7, 2018

After a decade of working to decrease poverty globally, SIF will focus on Central America

Mothers Unite

By Olga Vnodchenko | November 21, 2018

For the first time, mothers from other continents joined members of this Caravan of Mothers for a historical summit to share stories, build ties, and work collaboratively to shed light on the efforts of families searching for their missing relatives.

The Current Crisis in Nicaragua: If I Didn’t Know Any Better…

By Anna Pickett | October 17, 2018

I was living in Nicaragua, investigating the perception and inclusion of people with disabilities, when I was forced to leave the country amid gun shots and tear gas.

Migration or Transformation: Building the Case for Investing in Vulnerable Youth

By Nate Moyer | May 16, 2018

Seattle International Foundation, together with Pangea Giving and Global WA hosted a panel to discuss the complex and interconnected challenges facing youth migrants from the Northern Triangle of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.

Information Powers Change

By Kathleen Steffen | January 3, 2018

Tableau Foundation and Seattle International Foundation support data-driven advocacy in Latin America through innovative fellowship.

Expedia Global Ambassadors live Corporate Philanthropy in Cuba

By Kathleen Steffen | February 9, 2017

Expedia and Seattle International Foundation partner to create an innovative corporate philanthropy experience in Cuba and beyond

Sounders FC Partners with SIF to Raise Funds for Youth Homelessness at Home and Abroad

By Kathleen Steffen | April 12, 2016

Together, SIF and Sounders designed a philanthropic project that would have a lasting impact in Seattle as well as in Mexico City, the site of the Sounders CONCACAF matchup vs. Mexican team Club América.