Words from our directors

Words from our directors

“Taking part in the history of CEPIA is something truly fulfilling for me because it is a living program focused on the community and on building community. We all built CEPIA and it is nourished by the love of many selfless people who donate their time and energy, as well as the people who collaborate day after day as staff and members of the Board of directors. I think that all of us who pass through CEPIA feel that our life is not the same after having passed through here.”

María José Cappa, executive director

“Despite schools closing and many economic sectors slowing down, CEPIA’s work became even more important, especially fighting for the rights of children and adults living in situations of vulnerability. The volunteers, donors and staff remained firm in their commitment to provide safe spaces and spaces for education, health and participation every day for children and adults in the 24 communities that benefit from CEPIA’s programs. We work hard in each program to measure the impact it has on the participating groups and individuals. This information is available upon request and continues to be improved to demonstrate the long-term impact. This impact is the change and social transformation that children and adults want to see and experience in their communities and in the country. Our work resides in their voice, in the listening and exchange spaces, in which we create and develop projects together that positively impact everyone’s quality of life.”

Laetitia Deweer, founder and director of development

April 2022