Empowering women, the most effective way of fighting poverty, is central to the mission of International Development Exchange (IDEX). It exists to effect systemic change, shift unequal power dynamics, influence giving to adopt egalitarian practices, balance learning between the global south and north, and facilitate connections.
IDEX goes to the most remote and neglected places and finds organizations that don’t yet have the kind of funding they need, but have enough internal structures and potential to grow. IDEX works in solidarity with activists in the developing world; embraces humility and cultural sensitivity so the Global North can learn from and join forces with the local leaders who have championed social change.
IDEX also identifies, evaluates, and grows the best ideas to alleviate poverty & injustice, connecting passionate and engaged supporters to visionary local leaders & organizations around the world.
Areas of Interest
- Women’s Empowerment
- Local Economics
- Environmental Justice
Since 1985, IDEX has supported more than 500 grassroots, community-led projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Annually, IDEX’s partners serve approximately 1.2 million people in impoverished communities, including marginalized women, small farmers, indigenous communities, low-income urban residents, sexual and ethnic minorities, and youth.
Focus Countries – Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nepal, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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