by SIF | Mar 24, 2021 | AIF, Home Banner, SIF in the News
President Juan Orlando Hernández of Honduras figured prominently in a U.S. drug trial, but few think it will matter in a country mired in corruption. “We need to give the people of Central America a sense of hope. And that starts with fighting corruption and ending this ridiculous theft of Hondurans’ future,” says Eric L. Olson, director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives at the Seattle International Foundation.
by SIF | Mar 16, 2021 | AIF, Home Banner, SIF in the News
The situation at the U.S.– Mexico border is urgent, but the crisis is in Central America. The solution to this problem cannot be a return to Trump-era policies of inhumane treatment as a policy of dissuasion. Family separation and forcing migrants to remain in makeshift shelters across the border is morally wrong and bad policy.
by Paola Hurtado | Feb 3, 2021
by SIF | Oct 13, 2020 | Announcements, Communications, Home Banner
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.
by SIF | Aug 6, 2019 | Announcements, Central America and Mexico Youth Fund, Home Banner
During a critical moment for the youth in Central America and Mexico, Perla Vázquez assumes the direction of SIF’s CAMY Fund.
by SIF | Jun 24, 2019 | Announcements, Central America in Washington, DC, Home Banner
At this one-day conference in Washington DC, researchers and experts discussed violence, corruption, police and immigration reforms that affect the Central American region.
by Eric L. Olson | May 31, 2019 | Blog
All countries need to get on the same page regarding a comprehensive investment strategy for Central America.
by Eric L. Olson | Apr 10, 2019 | Blog
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.
by SIF | Mar 13, 2019 | Press Releases
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.
by Kathleen Steffen | Dec 7, 2018 | Blog
After a decade of working to decrease poverty globally, SIF will focus on Central America
by digitallabs | Nov 7, 2018 | Research
Migration in Central America is an analysis of the migration trends, drivers, policies and actors in the Northern Triangle of Central America. It documents and analyzes the stubborn persistence of migration, while also raising questions that could form the basis of relevant policy research and analysis.
by SIF | Oct 16, 2018 | Press Releases
A new report reveals a 36% increase in funding for Latin America by large U.S. foundations between 2006 and 2015. In 2014 and 2015 alone, 306 large U.S. foundations awarded $1 billion for Latin America.
by SIF | Jul 11, 2018 | Press Releases
SIF is proud to announce a new research grant to INCAE Business School‘s Latin American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development (CLACDS).
by SIF | Jan 26, 2018 | Press Releases
Seattle International Foundation (SIF) today named José Arturo Aguilar as its new Executive Director. Aguilar is an internationally-renowned human rights defender and political strategist, with more than 20 years of experience championing justice and democracy in Latin America, especially in his home country of Guatemala.
by SIF | Oct 28, 2017 | Press Releases
The seventh edition of the annual meeting took on the challenge of reimagining partnerships for development in the Central American region.
by SIF | Aug 31, 2016 | Press Releases
Annual Forum to be held for the first time in Guatemala
by Pablo | Jun 8, 2016 | Research
This study serves as a starting point for conversation around the strengths and weaknesses of the social investment process by different actors in Central America. It maps out and analyzes the amount of resources allocated by the region’s private sector to social investment and philanthropic projects or programs.
by SIF | Jul 29, 2015 | Press Releases
This innovative program seeks to develop a professional network of high-impact, social change leaders throughout Central America, and support them in leveraging their expertise to attain greater impact in their community and country.