International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
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Tel: 315-842-0792
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Updates Archive
In the News:
IFIP organized first ever session focused on Indigenous Philanthropy at WINGS Forum in Bangkok.
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Sharing Circle Spring/Summer 2006
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IFIP '06 Conference a Success!
Read the Keynote speech of Phrang Roy, Assistant President on Special Assignment for Indigenous and Tribal Issues of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Read Phrang Roy's speech at the IFIP Side Event at the United Nations Permanent Forum.
National Funders Conference focuses on Indigenous Issues
Click here for Press Release.
Indigenous Leaders Converge at the UN to Discuss Funding Challenges
Recommendations Will Improve Access to Funding Opportunities. Click here for Press Release.
Philanthropic community responds to the importance of Indigenous issues
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples' Linking Circles IV held it's fourth annual meeting, "Transforming the Landscape of International Grantmaking for Indigenous Peoples" in New York City on May 19 and 20, 2005. The event coincided with the Annual United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Peoples. Click here to read full Press Release.
Ford Foundation President Receives Inaugural Award
Susan Berresford Recognized For Increasing Support To Indigenous Communities
FREDERICKSBURG, VA- On April 9th, Ford Foundation President Susan Berresford became the very first recipient of the International Funders for Indigenous Peoples Award for her leadership in increasing philanthropic support for international Indigenous development projects and communities.
"I am proud to have been at the Ford Foundation for over three decades in which several generations of staff and leadership all enthusiastically supported the voice and action of Indigenous Peoples around the world," said Berresford.
Read the full Press Release.
To Read more about the IFIP Award "TRANSITION" and the artist click here.
