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The Seattle International Foundation (SIF) is a proud sponsor of The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG on May 15. SIF supports worldwide poverty alleviation efforts through grantmaking and other activities, with a strategic focus on Central America. SIF was founded as a supporting organization to The Seattle Foundation for the purpose of increasing and enhancing international philanthropy efforts from the Pacific Northwest. Since 2008, the Foundation has awarded over $10 million to more than 110 organizations, working in 38 countries.

 
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Poverty Alleviation »
Support direct services and resources that address basic needs around the world such as access to clean water, housing and health care.
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Capacity Building »
Local leadership development, disaster preparedness, stronger regional health systems—these are all ways to make a longer-term impact in communities around the world.
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Advocacy and Policy Reform »
Political, social and systemic barriers often prevent individuals and communities from creating positive change.
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PATH »PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.
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iLEAP »iLEAP designs and delivers a variety of experiential educational programs that serve as the catalyst for a new generation of global citizens.
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Earth Economics »Earth Economics provides robust, science-based, ecologically sound economic analysis, policy recommendations and tools to positively transform regional, national and international economics, and asset accounting systems.
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Success Story
Water 1st International Saves Lives with Clean Water Infrastructure
Across the globe, one billion people lack access to safe drinking water and 2.5 billion are without latrine facilities. This lack of water and sanitation causes water-related illnesses that kill five million people each year – primarily children under the age of five. One such tragedy occurred in El Socorro, Honduras, where Soylachica Cerran lost her 19-month-old son to a sudden fever likely caused by the hazardous water and sanitation conditions that once plagued her community. When Water1st International arrived in El Socorro, Soylachica worked alongside them in her community to excavate the land, dig the trenches, and carry the pipes in preparation for their new water project. While she was unable to save her son, Soylachica looks forward to a healthy future for the rest of her children and those of the other families in El Socorro.
More than 780 million people are still without access to improved sources of drinking water and 2.5 billion lack improved sanitation.
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General Resources for Global Giving
General resources selected by The Seattle Foundation to help you learn more about international issues and global giving.
Getting Smart on Aid
How can we most effectively break cycles of poverty?
Opportunity for Action: Preparing Youth for 21st Century Livelihoods
In this report, the International Youth Foundation writes about the 1.2 billion young people ages 15 to 24 around the world and the challenges and opportunities that they face in various regions.
The Millennium Development Goals Report - 2012
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals identified by the United Nations to be reached by 2015. This latest report provides an update on progress to date and remaining challenges.
A Life Free From Hunger
This report, released by Save the Children in 2012, analyzes the causes of malnutrition, identifies solutions and examines the political factors that contribute to this issue.
Interested in giving internationally? Contact globalgiving@seattlefoundation.org for more information.