In a world increasingly shaped by authoritarianism and shrinking civic space, many human rights defenders have been forced to flee their home countries — yet continue their vital work through civil society organizations in exile. While this reality brings relentless challenges, it also opens new avenues for advocacy. Miguel Ángel
The Central America Donors Forum 2025, held in Guatemala City under the theme “Resist, Unite, and Rebuild in Times of Change,” brought together more than 800 participants from nearly 500 organizations representing 29 countries on October 6 and 7, 2025. Sebastián Hernández Mora, Senior Consultant, Colectivo META The Central American
Change is constant across all contexts, yet the pace and scale of transformation are increasingly rapid and disruptive. Strategic reflection helps us to better position ourselves as these shifts unfold, and it becomes even more meaningful when grounded in futures methodologies. These approaches help us anticipate the consequences of change
SMART strategic goals are goals that allow us to clearly visualize the impact we aim to achieve within our organizations. When they are clearly formulated, they reflect the social changes we seek to bring about. A strategic goal describes what will change as a result of our organization’s work. In
Across Latin America, we are navigating an increasingly difficult context defined by shrinking of civic spaces and a growing risk of political repression. That´s why building financial resilience strategies has become essential to sustain our causes and ensure their continuity. Maylí Sepúlveda Toledo, external consultant at COMETA As civil society
Today, Mexico and Central America face an increasingly hostile civic landscape—one that continues to test the resilience of community-based civil society organizations. These grassroots actors play an irreplaceable role: they sustain life and offer real alternatives in territories where government presence is often absent. Their work is not only essential—it
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