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This is our mission
Latin America is the most unequal region in the world. 200M people don’t have access to basic resources. There are social leaders who are changing this situation. Meet our +100 fellows and the impact of their organizations.
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SEQUENCE
The Challenge
El Salvador has the highest juvenile incarceration rate in the world, resulting in early school dropouts; and prolonging cycles of violence, exclusion, and poverty.
The Innovation
Through handmade textile processing, Sequence promotes youth employability by leading them toward personal and professional development.
The Impact
Sequence has supported more than 300 young at risk Salvadorans through its programs, improving their quality of life.
The Challenge
In Cusco, over 2,000 cases of adolescent pregnancies were reported in 2022. The region ranks third in violence against women and fourth in sexual violence against girls aged 12 to 17 in Peru.
The Innovation
Ñañaykuna strengthens the ecosystem of social actors committed to preventing adolescent pregnancies and gender-based violence. Their projects provide access to educational resources and support services tailored to the needs of girls in Cusco.
The Impact
In seven years, they have benefited over 4,000 girls and adolescents from vulnerable populations in Cusco through youth-focused articulation and training programs.
The Challenge
5% of the world population suffers from hearing loss (WHO). In Colombia, 455,000 people suffer from hearing disabilities. People with hearing disabilities lack the resources and support to be included in traditional education and are at disproportionate risk of not accessing education and experiencing social isolation, loneliness, and stigma
The Innovation
Óyeme facilitates inclusion of people with hearing disabilities in Antioquia, Colombia, providing communicative and educational alternatives.
The Impact
Fundación Óyeme has reached 1,600+ direct participants and 3,000+ indirect participants.
The Challenge
The Chocó Department in Colombia has limited entrepreneurial development, ranked among the last places in competitiveness, and its capital, Quibdó, has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.
The Innovation
Corporación GEInnova promotes projects for social and entrepreneurial development in the Chocó Department by scaling businesses and projects online.
The Impact
Corporación GEInnova has trained more than 800 people, with 39 initiatives strengthening their business models, and 26 entrepreneurs receiving seed capital for their productive activities.
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The Challenge
El Salvador is ranked 70th out of 184 countries in the ranking of carbon emissions (CO2).
The Innovation
Un Pulmón más restores the native ecosystems of Latin America by creating new natural spaces, strengthening environmental awareness and fostering scientific research.
The Impact
The organization planted 5,000 trees in different communities in Guatemala and southern Mexico to improve air quality and thus create natural lungs in each area.
Instituto LideraJovem
The Challenge
In Brazil, 8.3% of young people live in extreme poverty. Student dropout costs over $70 billion USD and represents a 3.3% loss of Brazil’s annual GDP.
The Innovation
LideraJovem develops leadership skills for youth to break cycles of poverty and become changemakers in their communities.
The Impact
LideraJovem has empowered 300 young leaders in vulnerable areas of São Paulo.
Fundación Espacio Creativo
The Challenge
In Panama, low-quality education and lack of job opportunities threaten youth wellbeing.
The Innovation
Fundación Espacio Creativo (FEC) broadens opportunities for youth development through dance, education, and culture.
The Impact
FEC reaches 300 youth annually through its three comprehensive training programs—Programa Enlaces, Sandbox and COCO dance company. Outcomes include a 47% reduction in violent incidents amongst youth, post emotional development training in 2021.
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The Challenge
A low culture of volunteering is evident in Peru, with the country ranking #51 of 119 countries surveyed in volunteer hours according to the World Giving Index 2022.
The Innovation
Through its digital platform, Proa connects people and companies to make volunteering and solidarity donations, thus creating a community among them.
The Impact
In 2022, Proa mobilized more than 19 thousand volunteers, allowing them to generate an impact in society in an area of their interest.
MAGIA
The Challenge
There are more than 1,800 childhood cancer cases in Peru each year, of which only 30% survive because they are detected early or have the economic resources.
The Innovation
MAGIA helps children with cancer who do not have economic resources to cover medical treatments through its Social Solidarity, Education, Support, and programs for parents.
The Impact
For 13 years, MAGIA has supported over 1000 diagnosed children, guaranteeing optimal cancer treatment and complete coverage of expenses.
The Challenge
Low-quality education and limited access to STEAM education significantly affect youth in Guatemala, particularly in rural communities and public schools.
The Innovation
1bot combines STEAM and robotics to enhance education quality in rural communities. Their mission is to equip students with skills in technology and innovation through accessible tools and platforms.
The Impact
Since 2017, they have provided quality education to over 20,000 young people in public schools in Guatemala and Honduras.
The Challenge
New social entrepreneurs often lack skills and connections, leading to demotivation in their projects.
The Innovation
SCALE allows entrepreneurs to find tools to develop their proposals within the framework of sustainable development goals.
The Impact
SCALE has trained more than 50 entrepreneurs with its programs to enhance startups, showcasing early-stage social entrepreneurs.
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Fundación Carvajal
The Challenge
In Colombia, 15% of the population lives in extreme poverty. This is the third-highest percentage among Latin American and Caribbean countries.
The Innovation
Fundación Carvajal fights against educational gaps through an educational design based on a tutoring program for low-performing students in public schools in Colombia.
The Impact
They have directly benefited more than 13 million people through 60+ projects that cover Integral Social Intervention, Training for Work, and Human Development.
Fundación OLI
The Challenge
Nearly 30% of Peruvians live in poverty, lacking access to basic services and struggling to meet essential needs, which limits their empowerment and participation in key decisions.
The Innovation
Fundación OLI organizes initiatives for equal opportunities, connecting aid organizations with the communities that need them most. They deliver health, education, and welfare programs across Peru.
The Impact
Since 2012, they have supported over 800,000 people through more than 200 social initiatives in partnership with 100 NGOs to reduce poverty and its effects in Peru.
Fundación FESCO
The Challenge
Every month, nearly 600 children in Caldas face cases of rights violations.
The Innovation
Fundación FESCO leads social initiatives to promote rights protection for vulnerable groups in Colombia. They empower communities to develop territorial projects that contribute to their country's sustainability.
The Impact
Since 1985, they have reached over 20,000 Colombians in Caldas, fostering the defense of their rights.
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Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA)
The Challenge
Latin America’s most promising young leaders are falling through the education cracks. High potential youth from diverse backgrounds never make it to a leadership path due to poverty, discrimination, scarce resources, or limited education.
The Innovation
LALA develops a new generation of leaders for Latin America. LALA identifies high-potential, purpose-driven youth from all backgrounds and develops their skills to become transformative leaders in their communities. Alumni join a lifelong community, working together to address LATAM's most pressing challenges.
The Impact
LALA has developed over 1,300 young leaders, 70% from underrepresented backgrounds. 56% alumni launched social projects reaching over 85,000 people. Of those continuing their undergrad studies, 57% received scholarships collectively worth $7M+ USD.
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