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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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Warriors Zulu Nation Honduras
The Challenge
Honduras is among the most dangerous countries in Latin America. The violence has caused the forced displacement of more than 247,000 people, of whom more than 40% are children and adolescents.
The Innovation
Warriors Zulu Nation promotes social development and youth violence prevention through its arts programs and interventions.
The Impact
During 2022, Warriors Zulu Nation impacted more than 6000 young people, resulting in the consolidation of 4 Youth Artistic Collectives in the San Pedro Sula region of Honduras.
Asociación Incubadora de Liderazgos Más Costa Rica
The Challenge
Costa Rica faces a major transformation in its political system and economic structure, compounded by national challenges. Over 85% of citizens express low trust in democratic institutions.
The Innovation
The Más Costa Rica Incubator develops a new generation of leaders committed to democracy and public service. Their programs strengthen future political leaders with ongoing training and networking opportunities, promoting neutrality and inclusivity.
The Impact
Since 2023, they have supported the leadership journeys of more than 200 young Costa Ricans working toward their country’s political future.
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REDIM
The Challenge
In Mexico, children and youth perspectives in the formulation of policies are unable to effectively protect their rights.
The Innovation
REDIM convenes a network of 70 organizations in 10 states of Mexico, and advocates for a National Protection System for childhood rights.
The Impact
In 2021 , REDIM reached over 5,000 people from 34 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe through its projects "Childhood counts" and "#Proyecto26".
Fundación ICAL
The Challenge
In Colombia, more than 400,000 people have hearing disabilities. Resources and support are limited to include them in society and address their needs.
The Innovation
ICAL strengthens the socio-emotional development of people with hearing disabilities. They create inclusive educational environments and provide support services in health areas. Additionally, they promote national public policies that ensure the social inclusion of these groups.
The Impact
Since 1962, ICAL has supported over 40,000 people with hearing disabilities in health and education areas, fostering their holistic development.
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Fundación Obsequio de Vida J. Thomas Ford
The Challenge
In Panama, 440 children are born yearly with congenital heart disease, the leading cause of neonatal deaths worldwide.
The Innovation
Fundación Obsequio de Vida J. Thomas Ford fights for children with congenital heart problems through a children's cardio program that guarantees medical interventions, curative procedures, diagnoses, and open heart operations to survive.
The Impact
Since 1962, the Foundation's work has benefited 750 children. Each year, 12 to 15 children undergo open-heart procedures.
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The Challenge
In 2022, in El Salvador, there were more than 520,000 families in extreme poverty and without access to quality health and education services.
The Innovation
The mission of FUSAL is to improve the quality of life for Salvadorans living in poverty. Together with more than 20 local municipalities, FUSAL strengthens sustainable communities for human development.
The Impact
Since 1986, they have benefited more than 600,000 people through 700 projects, programs, and volunteering initiatives in 20 regions of El Salvador. During 2022 alone, 38 children recovered from anemia within the Early Childhood Program, and all births were born healthy at the appropriate weight.
Educate2Envision
The Challenge
Secondary school is the next big challenge in achieving universal education. By 2035, only 63% of the world's youth would have completed secondary school.
The Innovation
Educate2Envision (E2E) brings secondary education and leadership training to vulnerable youth in rural communities in Honduras with little or no government funding.
The Impact
Educate2Envision has awarded 1000+ scholarships and 30,000+ hours of community service. On average across all school sites, E2E’s graduation rate is 90% compared to 30% national average. Further, E2E model reduced out-of-pocket household expenses by over 50%.
The Challenge
In Peru, citizen participation is limited due to low levels of trust, fragmentation, and insufficient coordinated efforts to increase social well-being, political participation, and solid economic growth.
The Innovation
PerúTeQuiero acts collectively to attract, connect, and coordinate key actors to mobilize systemic changes in citizenship, mental health, and education. Through this model, they have developed four national projects: Psychological Care, School Reinforcement, Better Return, and Homeland.
The Impact
PerúTeQuiero has reached 25 regions of the country, establishing over 50 organizations and 6 action fronts. Together, their projects have strengthened education, citizen participation, and mental health for over 20,000 people nationwide.
The Challenge
In Guatemala, 13% of children do not complete primary school, and 26% drop out of secondary school. Dropout rates are higher among youth in indigenous and rural communities due to low-quality education.
The Innovation
ConnectED promotes access to and quality of education for rural youth in Central America. Through their Fellows Program tailored to community needs, young people receive seed funding, mentorship, and leadership project training.
The Impact
They have reached over 10,000 people since 2013, contributing to community development through digital literacy, school nutrition, and vocational training projects.
Hermosillo Food Bank I.A.P
The Challenge
In 2022, food insecurity affected over 35 million Mexicans living in vulnerable situations, a figure that continues to rise year after year.
The Innovation
The Hermosillo Food Bank rescues and distributes food according to each community's needs. Through its comprehensive impact programs, the Bank diagnoses communities, families, and institutions to plan social support strategies.
The Impact
In 2022, the Hermosillo Food Bank distributed 3.5 million kilograms of food, serving 7,000 families in 29 locations in Sonora.
ColaborativoPR
The Challenge
In Puerto Rico, 52% of the 18-year-old youth live below poverty levels, and 58% of the adult population does not have a post-secondary degree. In Loiza, the Afro-Puerto Rican core, the problem deepens. Post-secondary education enrolment in Loiza is 16% points below Puerto Rico’s enrolment.
The Innovation
ColaborativoPR provides opportunities for students from Loiza, Puerto Rico, facing poverty and inequality to obtain post-secondary education.
The Impact
ColaborativoPR is succeeding in linking Loiza’s youth to education. In 2018, 173 students graduated from Loiza's public high schools, representing a 7% increase in enrolment. 80% rated their first year of post-secondary studies as excellent. 94% of ColaborativoPR alumni matriculated in post-secondary education, and 74% continued after their first year.
Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA)
The Challenge
High-potential youth from diverse backgrounds often cannot access leadership paths due to limited resources or education.
The Innovation
LALA identifies high-potential youth and develops their skills to transform them into community leaders. Alumni join a lifelong community, working together to address Latin America's most pressing challenges.
The Impact
LALA has developed over 1,300 youth leaders, 70% from underrepresented backgrounds. 56% of alumni have launched social projects reaching over 85,000 people. Of those pursuing undergraduate studies, 57% have collectively secured scholarships worth over $7 million.
Misión Caritas Felices
The Challenge
In Peru, one out of every 700 children is born with cleft lip and/or palate. However, the costs of reconstructive surgery and treatment are difficult to afford for people with low resources.
The Innovation
Misión Caritas Felices provides free treatments to achieve complete rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and palate, focusing on those with low economic resources nationwide.
The Impact
Since 2018, Misión Caritas Felices has impacted over 3,000 people with reconstructive surgery. Additionally, they educate the national society about cleft lip and palate from a medical and psychological perspective.
De-Mentes Peru
The Challenge
In Peru, 8 out of 10 people needing mental health care do not receive treatment.
The Innovation
De-Mentes promotes mental health through awareness and anti-stigma campaigns. They aim to highlight stories of resilience and dismantle stigmas surrounding mental health diagnoses.
The Impact
Since 2016, they have provided support services to over 70,000 people, helping to break myths and destigmatize mental health issues.
The Challenge
65% of Guatemalan youth don’t work or study and are at risk. Lacking resources or developing opportunities, at-risk youth are at a greater vulnerability to substance abuse, school failure, or juvenile delinquency. Conversely, with adequate support, they will build a better future for themselves, enhancing community resilience.
The Innovation
SERES empowers youth to become influential leaders capable of creating a lasting positive impact in communities in Central America.
The Impact
Since 2009, SERES has reached 5,500+ youth, facilitated 110+ programs, and supported hundreds of community action plans that address pressing challenges in their communities.
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