Nurturing the roots of holistic wellbeing
Rather than focus on project-based outputs or services, we seek to invest in the holistic wellbeing of people living in vulnerable communities around the world.
Through our grantmaking, we prioritize community-led initiatives that seek to heal people’s connections to God, self, others, and creation. As communities embrace new mindsets about their own identity and purpose, and learn to steward resources in more innovative ways, new paths unfold.
We believe if you heal the spirit of a people, they will lead themselves
We believe that it is not simply lack of access to such things as education, healthcare and job creation that keeps communities from flourishing, but a much deeper brokenness of spirit evidenced by lack of voice, purpose, meaningful relationships, agency and connection. (See Theory of Change)
Choosing our Grant Partners
When exploring new partnerships, we use the following criteria in our evaluation process.
We focus on 4 geographic areas – Mexico, Haiti, Northern India, and East Africa – prioritizing community-based organizations in specific regions of each country that can be connected and learn from each other.
Our support goes beyond funding. We seek to be mutual partners, creating opportunities for networking and collaboration across regions.
We seek partners who share our values and approach to living and working in community.
We are place-based, prioritizing rural communities; we are faith-inspired, responding to God's call to service and justice; and we are healing-centered, prioritizing grassroots initiatives that promote healing and reconcilation.
If your organization meets all of our partner requirements and would be interested in future funding, please fill out our inquiry form.
Our Global Partners
Our current grantees work in one or more of the following areas of community development.
Stories
Changing Mindsets and Livelihoods in India
Inderpaul is a cotton farmer in the Vidarbha region of India. Due to poor weather conditions, he fell into heavy…
Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Latin America
In 2018, VHF hosted our first international grant partner retreat in Mexico City. Forty people from 15 organizations attended. Following…
We For Others: Mindset Change in India
When I (Joseph) joined Vista Hermosa Foundation as a Program Officer to steward relationships with partners in East Africa and…
Changing Mindsets and Livelihoods in India
Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Latin America
We For Others: Mindset Change in India
20 Years of Hope: A Journey to Juchitán
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Centro de Compartimiento (CDC), a Center for Sharing partner serving young women from the remote villages of Oaxaca, Mexico — places where education and life choices are extremely limited.
Building Community Together
On October 13, Tierra Vida’s streets filled with smiles as residents, staff, and members of the Tri-Cities, WA community celebrated Phase III’s completion – a milestone reflecting shared effort, connection, and community spirit.
Together in Community, We Can Achieve More
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, reminding us that every life matters. The Joe D. Shelton Memorial Award honors his legacy, celebrating organizations supporting mental health and the well-being of communities close to the land.
Omar Escalera Joins as Executive Director
Broetje Family Trust, an association of three foundations birthed out of a founding vision of Broetje Orchards to “go and bear fruit, fruit that will last” (John 15:16), announces the selection of Omar Escalera as its inaugural Executive Director.
Stations of the Cross at Tierra Vida
Broetje Family Trust staff and Tierra Vida community members came together this Easter season to observe the Stations of the Cross, walking through the neighborhood in a spirit of reflection and unity.
God’s Iron Sheet
Discover how our partner, the Bible Society of Kenya, is making a difference: Rev. Dickson and his son turned excess water runoff into a source of clean water for their community—using God’s earth to bring life.
Youth Advocating for the Vulnerable
For the third year in a row, Nueva Esperanza Leadership Academy’s 7th and 8th graders took part in the Destination Imagination State Tournament. This year, they learned firsthand the power of teamwork and stepping up for one another in unexpected moments.
NELA Graduation & New Beginnings
This past summer, NELA celebrated its largest graduating class to date with eleven students. During the 8th graduation ceremony, each student delivered a speech they had thoughtfully prepared.
Healing comes in many forms.
On June 11th, the 4th annual Joe D. Shelton Memorial Award event was held in a packed auditorium at the Leo Building in Pasco, WA. This year’s $100,000 grant was awarded to The Frontier Behavioral Health Organization in Spokane.
Gender Equality in Drought Mitigation
Today we celebrate Earth Day to honor the environmental movement’s achievements and to raise awareness about the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Vista Hermosa Foundation partners help communities conserve