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Central America Youth Fund (CAMY Fund)

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Central America Youth Fund (CAMY Fund)

Geographic Scope: Central America, Mexico, and Latin America/Caribbean region

Focus Areas:

  • Youth leadership and activism

  • Youth rights and full equitable enjoyment of youth rights

  • Girls' equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights

  • Child marriage and early unions prevention

  • Leadership skills development

  • Networking with other donors and young leaders

    • Eligibility:

  • Youth leaders and activists in Central America

  • Local, non-governmental organizations

  • Organizations in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua

    • Program Details:

  • Supports youth leaders and activists in creation and implementation of projects

  • Described as "the only fund of its kind in the region"

  • Based in Mexico City

  • Provides high-impact grantmaking and technical assistance

  • Supports research on child marriage and early unions by linking local researchers with grantee organizations

  • Partnerships with international organizations such as Girls Not Brides and relevant UN agencies

    • Funding Partners:

  • Ford Foundation

  • NoVo Foundation

  • The Summit Foundation

    • Contact: Emily Barcklow, Senior Program Officer, (+52 55) 67 24 01 28

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-leadershipyouth-programsreproductive-healthsocial-justice

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