Project Grant BO548

The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) has awarded a $190,000 Project Grant under the IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs (CFDA 85.750) to support community-led development initiatives in the Bolivian Chaco region. The grant recipient, Fundacion Treveris, will use the funding to create economic and educational opportunities for indigenous women and youth in the region, who have historically lacked access to such opportunities. The project aims to help these marginalized populations access the local labor market, develop small businesses aligned with local cultural identity, and promote food security and healthy eating habits. These investments are intended to address the challenge of youth migration from the Chaco to urban areas, thereby supporting Bolivia's future sustainability. The grant period runs from June 2024 to June 2027.