Our Approach: Partnership
We bring volunteers, development professionals, governments, businesses, and higher education institutions to the table in order to match resources, knowledge and passion, to need
30 69,400 $2.5 99 5,000+
Countries Volunteer Hours
Worth
Million in 2016
Chapters Volunteer Members
It’s the simple notion of p artnership, and we believe i t can change everything.
Grants Awarded
187
Higher Ed. Institutions
20 Countries
100,000 Strong in the Americas Partners: U.S. Department of State and NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Innovation Fund grants fuel strategic new university partnerships to increase student exchange and training programs between the Americas. Through a dynamic collaboration between the U.S. government, private sector, nonprofits, and foundations, we are building a hemisphere of students ready to compete and thrive in the 21st century workforce. Length of Program: 2014 - Present
Education & Economic Development
$23m
135
EducaFuturo Partner: U.S. Department of Labor
Espacios para crecer (Spaces to Growth)
5,950+
Enrolled
1,675 Education & Economic Development
We combat child labor among the most vulnerable populations in Ecuador and Panama. Through a holistic approach, we offer youth a great education and households alternative income-generating opportunities. Length of Program: 2012 - Present
Children
Households
Children & Youth*
1,350
Households*
Paraguay Okakuaa Partners: U.S. Department of Labor and the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security in Paraguay
We support the country of Paraguay in its efforts to reduce the worst forms of child labor, combat forced labor, and improve labor law compliance. We seek to strengthen the effectiveness of the labor inspection system and implement educational and vocational training to keep children in school and away from hazardous working conditions. Length of Program: 2015 - Present
Education & Economic Development
2,970
A Ganar
Youth Workforce Development Through Sport Partners: USAID; Barbados METI; U.S. Embassy Bolivia; Inter-American Development Bank; CAF Development Bank; & ESPN
Education & Economic Development
In some of our hemisphere’s most dangerous neighborhoods, we use lessons from sport to help at-risk youth find employment or return to school. Sport is more than a game – it is an effective tool for breaking down barriers and tackling social challenges. Vencedoras is an adapted version, working with young women to overcome the unique obstacles they face in entering the workforce. Length of Program: 2005 - Present
16,000+ Youth 19 Countries 72% Youth Completed Training
Trained
900,000
Improved
Hectares
Farmer-to-Farmer Partner: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
We mobilize the skills of specialized volunteers from the United States to meet local needs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Connected with the right resources and training, rural farmers and agribusinesses can improve production and gain greater access to economic opportunities. Length of Program: 1991 - Present
Economic Development & Health
2,100 Volunteers 135,000+ People
Haiti Nutrition Security Program
25,500+ Households
Partner: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
5% Average
Human & Environmental Health
We seek to improve the health of pregnant and lactating women and young children through a holistic community health, nutrition, and livelihoods approach. By partnering with local Haitian organizations, we can better integrate activities within existing health systems. Length of Program: 2013 - 2016
Reached
2,200+
Mothers Trained in Nutrition Weight Gain
Visits
Technical
19 Countries 23 Climate &
Energy Experts
Senior ECPA Fellows
Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas
Partner: U.S. Department of State
We team technical experts in climate and energy with local stakeholders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to encourage cross-border and multi-sector collaboration. Building off technical visits, universities in the U.S. led technical projects in Chile and Belize. Length of Program: 2012 - 2016
Human & Environmental Health
109
Youth Ambassadors Partner: U.S. Department of State
Global Citizenship & Education
Through cultural exchange, high-school aged youth gain self-confidence, leadership and critical thinking skills as well as discover a passion for lifelong community service. With 1 in every 7 young people unemployed throughout the Americas, we strive to close the opportunity gap and ensure our youth are equipped to meaningfully contribute to their community. Length of Program: 2002 - Present
9,000 Youth 20 Countries 50+ Youth Led
Follow-On Projects
Teachers Trained
40 Schools 100% Increase in Motivation for Teaching English
Panama Teacher Match Partner: U.S. Embassy Panama
We improve English language capacity in Panamanian public schools by mobilizing U.S. educators to spend six weeks collaborating with Panamanian educators, offering regional teacher trainings, modeling new methodologies and activities in the classroom, and providing feedback to schools to improve English language curriculum and content delivery. Length of Program: 2015 - 2017
Global Citizenship & Education
80
Capacity Building Grants For U.S. Undergraduates in Study Abroad Partner: U.S. Department of State
Global Citizenship & Education
We are expanding diversity in study abroad globally by broadening the student population who seek exchange programs as well as the destinations and disciplines in which they study. Length of Program: 2015 - Present
$1.2M
Grants Awarded
29
U.S. Colleges & Universities
9
Minority - Serving Institutions
Workshops
Education & Culture Partner: U.S. Department of State
We provide our members with the opportunity to be immersed in a new culture, learn a new language and exchange knowledge and ideas through travel, teacherin-residence and small project assistance grants. By connecting chapter members to one another, these relationships often lead to enduring partnerships based on mutual understanding. Length of Program: 1983 - Present
Global Citizenship & Education
20,150 Volunteers 33 Years 45+ Regional
Donors & Strategic Partners
Donors & Strategic Partners
U.S. Department of Labor
Donors & Strategic Partners