Our Approach: Partnership When it comes to changing the world, no one can do it alone. But all too often, the people and institutions working to solve global challenges operate in isolation, leaving community needs unmet and donor dollars underutilized. At Partners of the Americas, our approach is different. We bring the right mix of players – volunteers, development professionals, governments, businesses, and higher education institutions – to the table in order to match resources, knowledge and passion to need. By connecting local organizations to broader funding opportunities and empowering citizens to become agents of change, we develop lasting solutions to our hemisphere’s toughest challenges, together.
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 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
2,900
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 - Present
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
Youth Leadership Retreat
2016 Highlights
Our first annual Youth Leadership Retreat brought together 70 young leaders from across the Americas for three transformative days focused on leadership building and social entrepreneurship. Youth engaged in workshops, team building, and cultural activities with other young leaders from our network, including PartnersCampus student chapters and our Youth Ambassadors program. They also had the opportunity to meet and network with professionals and experts from various fields, all while spending time unplugged in beautiful Tamazula de Gordiano, Mexico!
Chartered Chapters By Year of Founding Capítulo de Colombia Norte, Oriente y Central Florida Chapter
1964
Capítulo de Perú Capítulo de La Paz y el Altiplano, Bolivia Texas Chapter Utah Chapter
1965
Alabama Chapter Arkansas Chapter Colorado Chapter Connecticut Chapter Illinois Chapter Wisconsin Chapter Capítulo de Bolivia Oriente Capítulo de Guatemala Capítulo de Nicaragua Comitê de Minas Gerais, Brasil Comitê de Paraíba, Brasil Comitê de São Paulo, Brasil
1966
Belize Chapter Capítulo de Cochabamba, Bolivia North Carolina Chapter
1967
Capítulo de Antioquia, Colombia Capítulo de Costa Rica Capítulo de El Salvador Capítulo de Honduras Capítulo de Jalisco, México Capítulo de Quito, Ecuador Capítulo De Uruguay Capítulo del Yucatán, México Comitê de Bahía, Brasil Comitê de Estado de Rio, Brasil Comitê de Goiás, Brasil Comitê de Para, Brasil Comitê de Rio Grande de Norte, Brasil Comitê de Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil Comitê de Santa Catarina Indiana Chapter Iowa Chapter Kentucky Chapter Louisiana Chapter Massachusetts Chapter
Maine Chapter Maryland Chapter Minnesota Chapter Missouri Chapter Oklahoma Chapter Oregon Chapter Pennsylvania Chapter Tennessee Chapter Vermont Chapter Virginia Chapter Wyoming Chapter
1988
1968
2015
Capítulo de Paraguay Comitê de Brasilia, D.F., Brasil Comitê de Espírito Santo, Brasil Comitê de Pernambuco, Brasil District of Columbia Chapter Georgia Chapter Kansas Chapter West Virginia Chapter
1970
Capítulo de la Republica Dominicana Western New York Chapter
1973
Nebraska Chapter
1976
Capítulo de Sudeste de Colombia (Cali) South Carolina Chapter
1978
Comité d’ Haiti New Jersey Chapter Trinidad Chapter
1981
Long Island, New York Chapter Rochester, New York Chapter St. Vincent and Grenadines Chapter
1985
Capítulo de Chile Washington State Chapter
1986
Grenada Chapter
Guyana Chapter Montana Chapter
2008
Capítulo de Barranquilla (Norte de Colombia) Capítulo de Pasto Nariño, Colombia
2013
Capítulo Estudiantil Universidad EAFIT
Capítulo Estudiantil Colegio Militar Antonio Nariño (CMAN), Colombia Capítulo Estudiantil La Guajira (CEENIUG), Colombia Capítulo Estudiantil Universidad del Atlántico, Colombia Capítulo Estudiantil Universidad de La Salle, Colombia Capítulo Estudiantil Universidad de Panamá Capítulo Estudiantil Universidad de San Andrés, Argentina Capítulo Estudiantil UNiNorte
2016
Capítulo Afiliado Corporación Crear Sueños Colombia Capítulo Afiliado Gobernanza, Argentina Capítulo Estudiantil Goiánia - Universidade Católica e Federal de Goiás, Brasil Capítulo Estudiantil UPAL, Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana, Bolivia U.S. Brazil Connect Affiliate Chapter
2017
Servicios Integrales para el Desarrollo, Bolivia PartnersCampus University of Wyoming PartnersCampus SENA- CFC PartnersCampus Universidad Politécnica de Guanajuato PartnersCampus Universidad de La Salle Oaxaca PartnersCampus Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo Youth Sports Academy, Colorado Americans Caring Teaching Sharing, Vermont Sociedad Naturalista Andino Patagonia, Argentina
Chartered Chapters
1963
Donors & Strategic Partners
Donors & Strategic Partners
U.S. Department of Labor
Donors & Strategic Partners
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