Strengthening the Organization, Community Management and Dynamization of the Family Economy of 15 Rural Communities of Santiago Nonualco

Rural residents in Santiago Nonualco El Salvador have limited economic opportunities to support their families and make investments that can improve their livelihoods leading many to migrate. This is especially true for young people and women.

The IAF supports community-led solutions that promote sustainable agriculture practices create economic opportunities and build the capacity of local residents to address their needs and priorities particularly with the local government.

IAF grantee Fundación Santa Teresa (FUNDATERE) will promote the social and economic inclusion of women and youth to reduce migration push factors.

The grant will strengthen their community-based development associations provide vocational training activities and recreational opportunities for young people and strengthen rural livelihoods that improve food security and generate income for families.

It will deepen existing partnerships with the municipality and U.S.-based hometown associations and develop new ones to leverage funding for local development projects that residents identify as community priorities.    This grant is part of the IAF's Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders as well as part of the IAF's effort to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.