Just starting

Hi, I am a student currently working for the Mercosur Network in Uruguay, an organization that strives toward the economic integration of the Mercosur region (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil). It is an incredible organization, but there is not too much money to be found in South America for causes such as these. I am attempting to start to fundraise in order to fund more research, conferences, etc… but am completely lost on how to start fundraising internationally. Any ideas/suggestions?