International Sonoran Desert Alliance

Isda spearheads tri-national convening efforts that include hosting the biennial tri-national sonoran desert symposium and chairing the working group for the sonoran desert biosphere region - a member of the unesco world network of biosphere reserves. In fy 24 the organization committed approximately 230,000 toward these efforts.

The international sonoran desert alliance provides a comprehensive continuum of supportive services to the community of ajo and the surrounding region. These services include adult basic education & ged classes; utility, rent & food assistance programs; apprenticeship and internship opportunities; volunteer income tax assistance; minor home repair & weatherization; and business support services. In fy 24 the organization committed approximately 300,000 to these programs.