EcoViva began over 20 years ago as the Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central America with the aim of supporting grassroots movements as they build their resilience and capacities. These organizations understand their communities’ needs better than anyone and have the capacity and knowledge to design their own solutions. EcoViva operated from a progressive, solidarity-driven standpoint that prioritized unrestricted funds sent directly to these initiatives. EcoViva provided support through resource mobilization, technical assistance, alliance building, and advocacy; in more than two decades EcoViva raised over 11 million dollars.
In 2020, EcoViva’s board and leadership entered an evaluation process to reflect on how their role had changed and how their partners had grown. Over the years, these grassroots organizations have improved their infrastructure to implement community-driven solutions efficiently and equitably. They have increased their capacities and skills around fundraising, grant writing, project management, accounting, and human resources. They have expanded their own international fundraising efforts to become financially sustainable. EcoViva concluded that donors could more effectively support their partners directly through GlobalGiving, and came to the decision to close the organization. You can donate by clicking on the logos below:
