EPIC

EPIC supports community-led projects that advance food sovereignty, peace, community well-being, and environmental protection. What makes our work effective is simple:

Local Leadership: Every project is led by people rooted in the community. 80% of our budget goes directly to projects!

Indigenous Wisdom: We uplift and prioritize traditional knowledge and cultural authority.

Innovation + Research: We back solutions that are both creative and evidence-based.

Interconnected Approach: We recognize that food, health, land, and justice are all interconnected.

For 48 years, donors, community leaders, and partners across the U.S., Mexico, and Central America have built a vibrant, international network for meaningful change.

“EPIC is the best bang for your buck you will ever find. They work from the ground up, led by local people, and leave communities stronger and more empowered. I just wish we could multiply them exponentially!”

Our Impact at a Glance:

1,417,027 trees planted over 28 years

30+ years of collaborating with farmers to improve food security while caring for the environment

Majority Indigenous-led projects, many led by women

From expanding access to healthcare in remote Honduran villages to supporting a national human rights award in Mexico, EPIC invests in local leaders with hopeful, practical visions for the future