Pan American Development Foundation

Thrilled to kick‑off the “Comm‑Unity Resilience and Transformation” (CREATE) Project alongside the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the U.S. Embassy Kingston! 🇯🇲🤝🇺🇸 Backed by the U.S. Department of State’s INL and led by PADF, this two‑year, US $2 million initiative will work with Parade Gardens, Majesty Gardens, Gregory Park, Norwood, and Grange Hill to: strengthen community safety, give at‑risk youth positive paths away from gangs & crime, and deepen trust and collaboration between citizens and law enforcement. Looking forward to partnering with the Ministry of National Security Jamaica, Social Development Commission, Planning Institute of Jamaica, community leaders, and many others to build safer, more resilient neighborhoods.

Curious how the new CREATE project is teaming up with local youth and law‑enforcement to make Jamaica’s hardest‑hit neighborhoods safer? 📚✨ Catch the highlights—and what’s coming next—in our launch article. Give it a quick read and let us know your take!

Congratulations to the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) on the occasion of the three new projects in Anse d'Hainault (Grand'Anse Department) in Haiti in collaboration with Haiti's Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES). The population is very enthusiastic about the three projects, which involve building a footbridge over the Médisant River, promoting soil conservation and reforestation in Morne Pichigri, and developing a public square in Nan Franklin. Such activities are not dependence-building "charity". They are important for building resilience, improving living standards, and strengthening citizen participation in governance. What a great way to stave off the gangs' efforts to usurp legitimacy! Looking forward to updates and more such initiatives.

PADF x SPHERE x ORACLE: Driving AI Innovation for Social Impact Exciting news from #OracleCloudWorldTour in Miami! PADF’s Chief Information Officer, Guillermo Florez, joined Sphere Global Holdings and Oracle to showcase how we’re using cutting-edge AI to transform development work across the Americas.   Thanks to Sphere’s proprietary secure AI platform—built and deployed on Oracle Autonomous Database with Oracle Database 23ai—we’ve turned decades of organizational knowledge into intelligent, automated systems that strengthen our programs and operations.   "Sphere has helped our organization turn information overload into action by transforming legal, operational, and program workflows quickly and confidently into AI solutions that build reference models and further automate processes. Our current deployment marks a before-and-after moment in how we manage and use our data—to make PADF more agile, efficient, and effective, leveraging 63 years of knowledge.” – Guillermo Florez, CIO, PADF By leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Sphere delivered a turn-key solution in record time, integrating all of PADF’s enterprise data with our choice of multiple AI language models—each selected for optimal fit and performance. The result? Custom-built agents that automate workflows, ensure robust security, and give us real-time, actionable insights.   We’re proud to be part of a global conversation on how deep tech can drive lasting social change. Thanks to Christian M. Grupp, CEO of Sphere Global Holdings, for championing AI solutions that serve real-world challenges that fuel humanitarian innovation.   #AIforGood #Tech4Development #OracleAI #SphereInc #PADF #DataDrivenImpact #SocialInnovation #NonprofitTech #CloudInfrastructure #AutonomousDatabase

✨ In honor of #InternationalEducationDay, we celebrate the transformative power of education and the incredible achievements of PADF's STEM Americas program! 🌟 In 2024, our initiatives revolutionized classrooms across the region: 🌾 Sustainable irrigation systems in Peru 🫁 Artificial lungs in Brazil 🤖 Agricultural robotics solutions in Ecuador 🧠 Cutting-edge AI workshops in Mexico 🚀 Artificial intelligence isn’t just technology—it’s a tool for change and equity, unlocking endless possibilities for the next generation. Let’s continue empowering young minds to shape a more sustainable and prosperous future! 💡 Follow @stemamericas in instagram, for more inspiring updates and stories.

🌾Digital Vouchers Bring Hope to Farmers in Southern Haiti🌾 In Camp-Perrin, farmers are overcoming challenges such as natural disasters and security risks with the help of PADF and AIDONIC. Through innovative digital vouchers, nearly 1,000 households are now able to access essential tools to rebuild their farms and futures. Empowering communities, fostering resilience, and supporting local economies—this is what impact looks like in action! 💪

🤝 PADF e INACIF unen esfuerzos para modernizar el Laboratorio de Informática Forense en Guatemala, actualizando procedimientos bajo estándares internacionales, incorporando tecnología de punta y fortaleciendo las capacidades del personal y de funcionarios del sector justicia. Este paso estratégico mejorará la investigación penal, reforzará la transparencia y promoverá una justicia más equitativa en el país. 🌟 U.S. Department of State

𝐋𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 🤝🏼 | 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 de la mano de U.S. Department of State/PRM ha beneficiado a más de 𝟑𝟗𝟑 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐬 migrantes venezolanas, retornados colombianos y comunidades de acogida en Maicao con acciones clave: ✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬: facilitamos el acceso a salud y regularización migratoria. ✅ 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚: apoyamos emprendedores, mejorando su productividad y dignificando sus labores. Pero estos esfuerzos quedarían cortos sin uno de los aspectos más importantes… ✅🙌🏼 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 🤝🏼: junto a la Secretaría de Planeación de Maicao, caracterizamos a la población recicladora un paso crucial para fortalecer la gestión ambiental de la región, dignificar su labor y fomentar el desarrollo local sostenible. Estas alianzas con entidades públicas y privadas locales son fundamentales para implementar soluciones ancladas en la realidad de cada comunidad; trabajar de la mano con estos actores permite reconocer necesidades específicas, aprovechar recursos de manera eficiente y garantizar que los esfuerzos tengan un impacto significativo y sostenible. 🌟 𝐋𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬. 🌟 #UnaLaborConValor | #IntegrandoHorizontesSostenibles | #DesarrolloSostenible | U.S. Embassy Bogotá, Colombia | Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo

✨ El 17 de enero de 2025, se firmó el convenio para la implementación del proyecto Galápagos es Ana en un evento liderado por Lavinia Valbonesi, Primera Dama de Ecuador, junto a representantes de PADF, Fundación Ana y la Oficina Comercial de Taipei. 🤝 Este proyecto busca empoderar a mujeres emprendedoras en las Islas Galápagos, promoviendo su independencia económica, la sostenibilidad ambiental y la prevención de la violencia de género. 🔗 Más información https://bit.ly/3WtpdWz

🌟 Construyendo un futuro más seguro a través de la innovación 🌟 El 18 de diciembre de 2024, PADF realizó el primer taller de robótica para niños y jóvenes en el Espacio Cívico de Paz y Convivencia en Manta, Ecuador. Esta iniciativa piloto aplica una metodología innovadora basada en la arquitectura social y el uso de la inteligencia colectiva, herramientas esenciales para recopilar información estratégica y diseñar soluciones adaptadas a las necesidades de cada comunidad. este taller no solo fomenta habilidades tecnológicas, sino que también actúa como una estrategia de prevención frente al reclutamiento forzado.