Avina in New York: Just Energy Transition, Democracy and Global Cooperation in Focus
Avina will be present in New York during Climate Week and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with representation from different areas of the organization.
Resisting on the Asphalt: The Gathering That Brought Together 27 Organizations in Mexico to Revitalize Civic Space and Democracy
On August 5, 6, and 7, 27 allied organizations of the SURGE Alliance gathered for three days in La Paz, Baja California Sur, for an event called Resisting on the Asphalt. The image that gave the gathering its name — a plant breaking through a crack in the concrete — [...]
Avina at London Climate Action Week: advancing philanthropy to unlock climate finance.
Throughout London Climate Action Week 2026, Fundación Avina participated in strategic discussions and convened partners to strengthen international cooperation and climate finance. Against the backdrop of an intense heatwave affecting the British capital, the week underscored the urgent need for stronger collaboration among philanthropy, civil society, governments and the private [...]
Avina Americas Strengthens Its Leadership with New Appointments to the Executive Director Position and Board of Directors
Avina Americas announces the appointment of Paula Ellinger as Executive Director and welcomes Giovanni Cruz and Ivana Fertziger to its Board of Directors. These leadership appointments come at a moment of organizational consolidation, as Avina Americas deepens its role as a bridge between U.S.-based philanthropic partners and the communities and [...]
International Labour Conference: A Historic Debate on the Platform Economy
From June 1 to 12, the International Labour Conference (ILC), the most important decision-making body of the International Labour Organization (ILO), took place. Representatives of governments, businesses, workers and organizations from the ILO’s more than 180 member states gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss digital platforms, artificial intelligence, gender equality and social dialogue.
A Summary of the Latin American Regenerative Investment Summit 2026
Between May 12 and 14, we organized in Bogotá the Latin American Regenerative Investment Summit (LARIS), the Latin American Regenerative Investment Summit.
From Information to Action: Communicating Wildfires in a New Climate Scenario in Northern Patagonia
On May 21, the workshop “From Information to Action: Communicating Wildfires in a New Climate Context in Northern Patagonia” took place in Lago Puelo, creating a space for dialogue on how to communicate wildfires before, during, and after emergency situations.
Our Participation in the European Philanthropy Association (Philea) Forum
We were in Copenhagen participating in meetings with the community of the European Philanthropy Association (Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association), of which we are enthusiastic to be a part.
Fundación Avina Becomes an Official Member of the African Circular Economy Network
Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development in Africa, Fundación Avina has officially joined the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN).
Fundación Avina Participates in the 1st International Conference on the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels in Colombia
We were in Colombia participating in the historic 1st International Conference on the Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels, the first diplomatic gathering on the topic with participation from more than 60 countries. As a philanthropic organization seeking to generate impact in climate action and in fairer, regenerative economies, this was a [...]
