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By tinker_admin News and updates June 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to afflict countries across Latin America, provoking tragic loss of life and serious economic and social consequences. Our grantees and partners in the region have demonstrated commitment and creativity in adjusting their work to meet this situation. However, the challenges and uncertainties remain significant.

As a foundation focused on development in Latin America, we want to ensure our resources meet the greatest needs of this moment and reflect the realities faced by the organizations we support.

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Understanding Tinker’s Letter of Inquiry Process

Most foundations in the United States do not accept unsolicited funding requests. Why does Tinker?

10 Nov 2021

Tinker Foundation Launches New Website

Learn more about the launch of our new website.

01 Jan 2020

Civil Society Action Plan on persons leaving Venezuela who requiere national and international protection

Produced through a collaboration between dozens of organizations in the region, The Civil Society Plan of Action outlines key priorities for those advocating for migrant and refugee rights in the Americas.

New Education Grants, One Year into the Pandemic

The Tinker Foundation announces 11 new grants that demonstrate its commitment to educational equity during the pandemic.

31 Mar 2021

The Criminal Justice System and Its Fight against Corruption

This project led by Espacio Público encompassed a study of major corruption cases in four countries –
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Guatemala – to identify factors that enable effective administration of justice, as well as recommendations for each country and the region.

05 Feb 2021

Introducing RECARGA, A Funder Collaborative for Educational Recovery

Tinker is pleased to announce its participation in RECARGA, a funder coalition to support public education systems in Central America as they rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

12 Jan 2023

A Learning Assessment of In- and Out-of-School Venezuelan Refugee Children and their Colombian 1st to 5th Grade Counterparts in Cúcuta

This first-of-its-kind study analyzes the academic and social-emotional learning status of Venezuelan and Colombian students in Colombian host communities.

11 Nov 2020

Tinker Announces Shannon O’Neil as its Next Chairperson

The Foundation welcomes Dr. O’Neil as its fourth Chairperson and thanks Alan Stoga for his years of service.

12 Jun 2023

Interview with Organization for Youth Empowerment – OYE

Hablamos con Dunia Perdomo, Coordinadora General de Proyectos en OYE, sobre su respuesta institucional frente a la pandemia y dos huracanes devastadoras en el 2020.

26 Mar 2021

Legal Framework Analysis: Fisheries and Marine Protected Areas

The analysis underscores the need to establish formal pathways for fishing community participation in fisheries management and enforcement.

01 Jan 2020

Creativity amid Crisis: Legal Pathways for Venezuelan Migrants in Latin America

In this research brief from early 2019, the authors analyze the current legal frameworks for addressing Venezuelan migration in key receiving countries in Latin America.

Interview with Women’s Justice Initiative

We interviewed Elvia Raquec, Programs Director at Women’s Justice Initiative, who oversees the expansion of the organization’s work to new communities..

26 Mar 2021

Interview with Sonoran Institute

Dr. Francisco Zamora Arroyo, Director Senior de Programas, cuenta como la organización binacional Sonoran Institute ha respondido a los desafíos de la pandemia y fortalecido la capacidad de resiliencia de su equipo.