Strengthening Bolivian civil society organizations through local development and engaging international cooperation

Having legal status and recognition can help organizations gain access to more resources and ensure that their operations continue in the long term, but the process for obtaining this status in Bolivia is complex. The IAF supports community-led solutions to strengthen civil society and empower local decision making.

Our grantee Proteccin del Medio Ambiente Tarija (PROMETA) is a well-respected non-profit organization that focuses on improving the economic and social well-being of vulnerable populations and promoting greater biodiversity and environmental management in and around protected areas.

PROMETA will help strengthen civil society organizations' institutional capacity to navigate legal status and registry requirements successfully, build organizations' capacities, identify local development good practices and lessons learned, and establish a shared agenda that reflects grassroots priorities.

It will also develop civil society organizations' capacity to engage with international cooperation agencies and other funders and partners to support civil society in Bolivia.