Press Releases
Centroamérica Adelante will focus on forced migration from the Northern Triangle
The Central American leadership program Centroamérica Adelante will coordinate trainings, meetings and pilot projects for leaders working on the key drivers of forced migration in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.
SIF Passes the Baton to GlobalWA for Women of the World event
SIF chose local partner Global Washington to carry on the tradition of Women of the World in Seattle. GlobalWA supports the global development community in Washington, working to create a healthier and more equitable world.
The 2018 Central America Donors Forum closes with over 400 attendees
Representatives from the private sector and the government, the philanthropic community, civil society and academia from across the region came together to discuss on the realities Central America faces related to migration, equity, rule of law, creating a culture of legality and philanthropy.
Blog
Nos Vamos: A new photography exhibit explores migration, showcasing work from independent media in Central America
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.
The Violence Behind the Migration of Central American Women
When talking about migration, little attention is paid to the violence against Central American women and the impunity in their countries that forces them to emigrate. It is imperative that we discuss this reality and how we can deal with it.
Dreaming of Inclusion: A 3-Day Retreat with Resilient, WILD Women
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.
SIF in The News
Geekwire.com
An intern pipeline from El Salvador brings talent and diversity to Seattle tech companies
Iri.org
What is next for El Salvador?
Against a backdrop of poverty, brutal violence, and entrenched corruption, Salvadorans went to the polls on February 3, 2019, and elected 37-year old Nayib Bukele, who ran an unorthodox campaign positioning himself as an alternative to the two parties who have dominated the country's political landscape. #Podcast Guests: Vice President Elect Félix Ulloa, Journalist Glenda Umaña and Eric Olson of Seattle International Foundation Read more
Globalwa.org
Meet Perla Vázquez, Deputy Program Director at the Seattle International Foundation CAMY Fund
Vázquez currently works for the Seattle International Foundation’s Central America & Mexico Youth Fund (The CAMY Fund). She joined the Seattle International Foundation team in 2017 as a project manager for The CAMY Fund’s Child Marriage Initiative, and she is now the CAMY Fund’s deputy program director. By Arielle Dreher Read more
Announcements
The CAMY Fund Enters a New Stage
During a critical moment for the youth in Central America and Mexico, Perla Vázquez assumes the direction of SIF’s CAMY Fund.
A Voice from Centroamérica Adelante in Washington, DC
Claudia Izaguirre, a participant of the Centroamérica Adelante program, was a panelist at a forum in Washington, DC on gender-based violence and migration in the Northern Triangle.
Forum on gender-based violence in the Northern Triangle and its impact on migration
Inter-American Dialogue and SIF held a forum to discuss the correlation between violence against women in the Northern Triangle and migration. Among the panelists was Claudia Izaquirre, a Centroamerica Adelante 2019-2020 participant, representing Honduras.
