Adapting to a pandemic: promoting livelihoods for women and young people during Covid-19.

The economic downturn stemming from the COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating already severe trends of poverty, migration, and food insecurity in Mexico.

The IAF supports community-led approaches for the social and economic inclusion of women and young people, vulnerable populations that have been particularly affected by the crisis.

Our grantee Desarrollo Autogestionario, A.C. (AUGE) promotes recovery and resilience among communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by addressing food security through sustainable smallholder agricultural practices.

AUGE is also expanding women's savings groups to empower women economically and supporting women- and youth-led enterprises in adapting to client needs in the pandemic to generate income.This grant is part of the IAF's broader COVID-19 response strategy and the Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders.