Ocote is a Guatemala-based social innovation agency that partnered with communities, civil society organizations, and public institutions to address complex social challenges across Latin America. Its work focused on citizen participation, institutional strengthening, and the co-creation of sustainable solutions, always grounded in collaboration and local knowledge.

What Ocote did

• Designed and facilitated participatory processes that elevated community voices in decision-making.
• Strengthened local organizations and networks, improving governance, strategy, and impact.
• Connected data, territory, and people to inform more inclusive public policies.
• Developed and tested replicable methodologies for social innovation and territorial development.

Why your support matters

Lasting social change does not happen top-down. Ocote’s experience showed that when communities are co-authors of solutions, outcomes are more resilient, equitable, and scalable. Philanthropic support made it possible to deepen this work, reach new territories, and strengthen local leadership.

Your donation helps support

• Community-led participatory initiatives
• Open tools and methodologies for social organizations
• Capacity building for local leaders and institutions
• Applied research that informs social innovation and public policy

Give with confidence

Donations to Ocote are made through The Resource Foundation, ensuring tax-deductible giving in the U.S. and responsible stewardship of funds to support high-impact social initiatives in Latin America.