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FUNDACIÓN AVINA IN THE MEDIA

Media coverage of our collaborative impact.

Building for Real With Digital Blocks

Tina Rosenberg, founder of the Solutions Journalism Network, wrote this piece for The New York Times about a project supported by Fundación Avina in partnership with Block by Block, a philanthropic partnership between Minecraft developer Mojang and the United Nations, aimed at encouraging youth participation in urban regeneration. 

(Inclusive recycling: circular economy meets social impact

This global media outlet focused on environmental issues published an article about a project led by Latitud R, a platform coordinated by Fundación Avina.  The article covered the Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool for recycler organizations, which produced, for the first time, scientific evidence that inclusive recycling has a positive impact on climate issues.   

The path toward dignity for agricultural workers in Chile

We are part of the PERIPLO project, which is focused on labor rights and sustainability.  The project was featured in a special article in El País about the working conditions of agricultural laborers in Chile and the legal support available to them.    

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NEWS FROM FUNDACIÓN AVINA

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When Does an Energy Transition Become Just?

By |September 18th, 2026|Categories: NEWS|

In October, ministers, companies, international organizations, academia, and other stakeholders will gather in Santo Domingo for the XI Energy Week of Latin America and the Caribbean. The agenda reflects the scale of the decisions and challenges facing the region: energy security, financing, integration, new technologies, planning, capacity building, gender, and energy poverty, among other issues.  

Tonelada Justa: We brought to the UN debate a solution that quantifies emissions avoided through the work of waste pickers

By |September 11th, 2026|Categories: NEWS|

Tonelada Justa was part of the debate during the Climate Week of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from September 7 to 11. The methodology recognizes the contribution of inclusive recycling to climate action, quantifying the polluting emissions avoided through this work.

Fundación Avina at WINGSForum 2026

By |September 9th, 2026|Categories: NEWS|

From September 28–30, Montréal will bring together 400 leaders, professionals, networks, experts, and changemakers from the global philanthropy community for the eighth edition of WINGSForum. This year, the gathering focuses on moving from intention to practical action, exploring how philanthropy can act in more collaborative and accountable ways and strengthen its connections with communities, governments, and the private sector.

FUNDACIÓN AVINA IN GLOBAL SPACES

We participate strategically in a number of global spaces to advance our mission.

NEWS AGENCY

InnContext is a nonprofit journalism platform created by Fundación Avina and focused on in-depth stories and recent news from civil society organizations that are leading change in their communities. InnContext amplifies diverse Latin American voices and their perspectives on important regional and international public interest issues.

COLLABORACTION FELLOWSHIPS

At Fundación Avina, we believe that high-quality information is a public good that strengthens democracies. This is why, in addition to building relationships with media outlets and disseminating news through InnContext, we also support professional development for journalists. Over 3,000 journalists have completed trainings on in-depth reporting and incorporating diverse perspectives, thanks to collaborative initiatives we developed with strategic allies. These initiatives help boost coverage of key issues for sustainable development and building a more just and equitable society.

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