Announcements

SIF Welcomes Enrique Roig as Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives

April 14, 2025

Enrique has more than two decades of experience in democracy, international development, and U.S. foreign policy. His addition to the SIF team brings leadership and strategic vision to further strengthen our work in Central America.

Jovana Rios Cisnero elected to SIF’s Board of Directors

February 6, 2024

Jovana brings the perspective of both a front-line regional expert as well as that of a dynamic systems changer.

SIF recognizes the courage of the Guatemalan people to defend their democracy and rule of law

July 14, 2023

We support the electoral results in Guatemala and commend the determination of its citizenry to defend their right to elect their authorities.

SIF regrets the condemnatory sentence against Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora

June 14, 2023

Democracy depends on an independent media that guarantees the right of citizens to express themselves and be informed.

As Guatemala’s elPeriódico closes, SIF reiterates its support for independent journalism in Central America

May 12, 2023

We reiterate our commitment to support independent journalism in Guatemala and in Central America, and to contribute to the defense of freedom of information and expression, inalienable and fundamental rights in any democracy.

Pedimos el cese a los ataques contra las comunidades garífunas en Honduras

October 28, 2022

Ante la denuncia de amenaza de muerte realizada este jueves por el líder garífuna Alfredo López Álvarez, fiscal del Comité de Defensa de Tierras de la comunidad Triunfo de la Cruz, Honduras, la Fundación Internacional de Seattle (SIF) hace un llamado a las autoridades hondureñas y a la cooperación internacional a velar por la integridad física tanto de López como de otros líderes garífunas que han sido amenazados en los últimos días.

Inicia en Tegucigalpa el Foro Centroamericano de Donantes 2022

October 26, 2022

El Foro Centroamericano de Donantes 2022 dio inicio este día en Tegucigalpa, Honduras, con la participación de más de 450 personas expertas y líderes de la sociedad civil y el sector filantrópico, gubernamental y empresarial para discutir sobre asuntos prioritarios en Centroamérica y forjar alianzas en favor del desarrollo de la región.

Tegucigalpa returns as the host city of the Central America Donors Forum

October 12, 2022

The Central America Donors Forum (CADF) 2022, which will take place between October 26-28 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, was formally announced by Seattle International Foundation (SIF), the event host, alongside the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Honduras, Alice Shackelford, and CARE Honduras Country Director, Maite Matheu.

The Government of Guatemala must uphold constitutional guarantees and respect freedom of the press

August 1, 2022

The freedom of the press and the independence of justice operators are pillars of democracy, and they are fundamental rights that the State of Guatemala is required to respect.

SIF thanks Olga Vnodchenko for her leadership in IJF and Impact Services

June 30, 2022

After nearly eight years with SIF, Olga is leaving the foundation to begin a new chapter in her professional career.

Open call for 2021 CADF Award nominations

August 31, 2021

Nominate a social organization based in Central America to be recognized during CADF 2021

SIF Names Adriana Beltrán as Executive Director

August 3, 2021

As an impassioned expert on human rights, Adriana Beltrán brings to SIF more than 20 years of experience championing justice and democracy in Central America and beyond.

SIF Unites in Solidarity with Central America in the Wake of Eta and Iota

November 24, 2020

Seattle International Foundation (SIF) unites in solidarity with Central America as the region grapples with the destruction of two hurricanes—Eta and Iota—taking the lives of over one hundred people, displacing thousands more, and causing widespread damage to infrastructure and crops.

We’re looking for a Program Director

November 9, 2020

Help us find someone to direct our CAMY Fund.

Our list of #JournoHeroes in Central America

October 13, 2020

Through SIF’s Independent Journalism Fund (IJF), we join the IWMF #JournoHeroes campaign to recognize this month, for the fourth consecutive year, the vital contributions of women journalists.

Get to know the #CADF2020 Award Winners

September 9, 2020

The 2020 Central America Donors Forum recognized six civil society organizations in Central America for their resistance and reinvention in the midst of the global pandemic and crisis in the region. The Resistance Award, Reinvention Award and the 10th Anniversary awards will support these six organizations in their work and amplify their impact.

CADF Reinvention & Resistance Awards

July 28, 2020

Apply for one of two CADF prizes for your organization's chance to win $10,000 at the Central America Donors Forum 2020.

CADF 2020 will take place virtually from September 1 to 3

July 14, 2020

The Central America Donors Forum (CADF) will focus on the reinvention and resistance displayed across the region in times of crisis.

SIF Board Member Receives Fulbright Fellowship to Research Indigenous Women’s Leadership in Guatemala

June 22, 2020

Serena Cosgrove, SIF board member, will develop an educational and research program in Guatemala on indigenous leadership, gender-based violence and access to justice. This is the third Fulbright fellowship she has received to carry out research in Central America.

SIF Takes a Civic Day in Support of Black Lives Matter

June 12, 2020

Seattle International Foundation participates in a General Strike and Civic Day of action June 12 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

SIF Joins Philanthropy’s Call to Action in Response to COVID-19

June 9, 2020

Seattle International Foundation (SIF) has signed, alongside more than 750 organizations, a series of commitments to support our nonprofit partners as well as the people and communities most affected by the pandemic.

Our response to coronavirus

March 20, 2020

As the world confronts this challenge, we must continue to advocate for equity, rule of law and justice, and fight against inequality, exclusion and corruption.

SUSPENDED | Virtual Panel: Lessons from the fight against corruption and impunity in Central America

March 10, 2020

Join this conversation with justice sector and civil society leaders in Central America.

Virtual Event – Proven strategies for stopping gender-based violence

March 10, 2020

Join this virtual conversation with three experts on violence against women and girls.

#8M We March, #9M We Strike

March 9, 2020

The women of the Seattle International Foundation strike today to reject injustice and inequality towards women in 2020, to join in the outrage over the growing feminicides in Mexico and to stand in solidarity with Mexican women.

Youth Against Impunity Meeting

February 7, 2020

A unique exchange between young Central American activists to share their ideas and experiences around impunity.

2019 Highlights

January 31, 2020

With great enthusiasm, we share with you the progress we made over the year in each of our programs, funds and initiatives.

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