Asociacion Lambda

Asociacion Lambda is a foreign-owned non-profit organization based in Guatemala, registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government since January 12, 2018. The organization focuses on promoting social and economic inclusion, protecting human rights, preventing gender-based violence, and increasing access to education and employment opportunities for marginalized groups, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. Through federal grant awards, Asociacion Lambda provides services that align with these goals, including the implementation of community-led initiatives, the establishment of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, and the strengthening of trans-led organizations to deliver gender-affirming health care. As a recognized international organization, Asociacion Lambda collaborates with various U.S. government agencies and international partners to address the needs of marginalized communities in Guatemala.

Asociacion Lambda has received both prime federal grant awards and sub-awards to support its work. The organization was awarded a $5,999,700 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas program to strengthen trans-led organizations, deliver gender-affirming health care, advocate for improved quality and access to services, and provide economic empowerment opportunities over a three-year period ending in April 2027. Additionally, Asociacion Lambda received a $181,160 Project Grant from the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) under the IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs to promote social and economic inclusion, protect human rights, prevent gender-based violence, and increase access to education and employment opportunities for marginalized groups. The organization has also received sub-awards from international partners. A sub-award from Family Health International supports the implementation and delivery of quality services to irregular migrants in four cities in Guatemala. Another sub-award from the International Rescue Committee enables Asociacion Lambda to establish a safe space for LGBTQ+ survivors of gender-based violence and implement community mobilization activities in Guatemala City. Lastly, a sub-award from the Pan American Development Foundation aims to strengthen Asociacion Lambda's capacity for effective documentation of cases of violence against people of diverse sexualities. These awards demonstrate Asociacion Lambda's commitment to addressing the needs of marginalized communities in Guatemala and its ability to collaborate with various international organizations and U.S. government agencies to implement impactful programs.