The IAF supports community-led approaches to building peace and security, particularly for groups in situations of vulnerability

The Inter-American Foundation awarded a $282,000 project grant to Colectivo De Derechos Humanos Para La Memoria Historica De Nicaragua under the IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs (CFDA 85.750) to provide psychosocial support services and conduct human rights documentation and advocacy work from December 2022 through December 2025. Located in Costa Rica, the awardee organization will support victims of human rights violations in Nicaragua through counseling and raising awareness of cases with international tribunals. The grant also includes organizational strengthening investments to support staff and institutional resilience during a period of growth in human rights efforts. The IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs aims to strengthen inter-American relationships and support self-help programs.

Colectivo DE derechos humanos para LA memoria hist?ICA DE nicaragua (?nicaragua nunca M??), a human rights organization with roots in nicaragua, will provide psychosocial support to victims of human rights violations. Nicaragua nunca M? Will also document and raise awareness about their cases before international tribunals. Through investments in organizational strengthening, nicaragua nunca M? Will support staff and institutional resilience during a time of intense effort and growth.