WHO WE ARE
Our identity and our purpose are grounded in the way we create impact: transforming realities through collaboration.
MISSION
Rooted in the global South, Fundación Avina works to drive collaborative processes that bring about systemic changes in favor of human dignity and care for the planet.
VISION
A just, democratic, sustainable, and flourishing world that draws inspiration from its diversity.
HISTORY
We have been building collaborative impact for over 30 years, moving step by step toward the future we envision.
OUR ROLES
Strategic conveners
Bringing together social capital, defining a unifying vision, and establishing shared action agendas.
GUIDES
Developing unique work models (CollaborAction), promoting innovation, and contributing our experience.
CO-INVESTORS
Our co-investors contribute strategic resources and capital to our shared causes.
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ROOTED IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
We are a global South foundation uniquely positioned to catalyze social and environmental transformation. Our local roots enable us to tackle complex challenges, while our global perspective allows us to scale solutions and shape policies.
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SYSTEMIC CHANGE
We provide much more than financing for projects; tapping into the power of our incredibly diverse social capital, we promote lasting changes that can withstand the most pressing global challenges. We help bring together different stakeholders, from local communities to global leaders, so they can work in tandem and move the needle toward shared goals.
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FROM THE LOCAL TO THE GLOBAL
We work with allies on every level, from local communities to global governance organizations, serving as a bridge between grassroots initiatives and international policies. This approach ensures that local knowledge informs global strategies and that international resources reach local communities.
AVINA IN NUMBERS
16.67 MILLION USD
in 625 social investments disbursed in 2024 to partner organizations in 36 countries across Africa, North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.
495.70 MILLION USD
directly disbursed by Fundación Avina over the course of 30 years in operation to fund approximately 13,200 initiatives led by our allies.
OVER 5,000 ALLIES
in the field with the capacity to bring collaborative impact to communities around the world. We built this network through collaborative processes orchestrated in several countries over the last 30 years.
55 CO-INVESTORS
We have a diverse network of partners that join us in investing in the future of the planet and human dignity. In 2024, we worked with 55 co-investors to whom we are infinitely grateful.
14 LEGAL ENTITIES
registered in 10 countries to ensure nimble investment and efficient management, which facilitates access to financing for our allies and co-investors.
OVER 150 PEOPLE
located in 15 countries and counting. The Avina Ecosystem is staffed by people who play key roles on teams dedicated to our programs, regional and global alliances, and operations. They bring a global South perspective and a strategic vision to a wide range of collaborative processes that are transforming realities.
MORE ABOUT FUNDACIÓN AVINA
ANNUAL REPORTS
In these annual publications, we share key outcomes and collaborative impact achieved alongside our allies.
POLICIES
Our institutional policies guide our organization, our team members, and our partner organizations and help them navigate a variety of processes.
ACCREDITATIONS
Fundación Avina has a number of accreditations that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development, and we are a member of a number of relevant global networks.
ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS
A core set of essential commitments guide our work across every level of the organization.
