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- EIN 52-6054268
- (202) 458-3969
- 1889 F Street Nw 2nd Floor Washington DC 20006-4401 USA
- www.padf.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Food, Humanities, International, International Development, Job Training
Mission: The pan american development foundation brings together many stakeholders to improve livelihoods, empower communities, strengthen civil society, support human rights, protect the environment, and respond to natural disasters in latin america and the caribbean. Established by the organization of american states in 1962, padf has worked in every country in the region. The mission of the pan american development foundation is to assist vulnerable and excluded people and communities in the americas to achieve sustainable economic and social progress, strengthen their communities and civil society, promote democratic participation and inclusion, and prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other humanitarian crises, thereby advancing the principles of the organization of american states and creating a hemisphere of opportunity for all.
Programs: Creating economic opportunities: padf believes that providing access to the right opportunities is crucial in helping communities thrive, especially those who face economic disparity, civil conflict, and racial or ethnic prejudices. Therefore, we focus on creating jobs for vulnerable individuals and families, developing successful small businesses, supporting rural development and workforce development, conserving natural resources, and improving community infrastructure - all of which can improve communities' lives and increase prosperity. We also encourage cooperation between nations in areas where they have unique expertise and work with private sector companies who want to invest socially through innovative models that create sustainable change.
promoting social progress: providing the tools, technologies and methods that enable communities to become strong and dynamic to create a platform on which human development and social progress can happen. Because we believe that local participation is key, we work closely with communities to identify their most important priorities, then we collaborate in implementing those ideas. We also integrate public and private sector partners and diaspora groups to address youth-related issues, education, health, infrastructure, community development and other priority needs in impoverished areas.
strengthening communities and civil society: to foster resilient communities and engaged societies, padf partners with civil society organizations to strengthen their capacity to better respond to community needs. We believe that addressing community needs and increasing citizen participation in civic matters are fundamental for a healthy democracy. Padf fosters democratic practices, human and civil rights, media freedom and religious tolerance. We have also worked throughout the americas to promote greater social and workforce inclusion for vulnerable and excluded groups so they can achieve dignity and greater self-reliance.
responding to natural disasters: latin america and the caribbean region are among the most disaster-prone areas of the world. Each year hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions cause extensive damage and affect millions of people. For this reason, padf carries out initiatives to prepare for future disasters and mitigate their effects. But when disasters strike, we coordinate responses with government agencies, private sector partners, and affected communities. We also implement disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction programs to help communities recover. Our goal is to ensure that our initiatives provide the relief that communities need, but also helps them become better prepared and more resilient so they can better mitigate future disasters.