Latin America and the Caribbean
Everyone deserves a safe place to call home—a space where they can earn a living, put food on the table and care for their children. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, we work hand in hand with compassionate partners to make this vision a reality, honoring local cultures and amplifying the voices of those too often marginalized.
We focus on communities that society frequently overlooks—families in remote areas, children with incarcerated parents and those who have left their homes in search of safety and opportunity.
In Haiti, where communities continue to face the impacts of hurricanes, earthquakes and political instability, we’ve partnered with local organizations for more than 70 years to build resilience and hope. In Mexico, where thousands of people are seeking asylum on their journey to safety, we mobilize to ensure that families can live and grow together, free from separations caused by walls or unjust policies.
In Central and South America, we collaborate with rural communities to help families thrive, ensure no one is forced to leave home in search of stability and support efforts to protect the rights of families and children affected by incarceration.
Whether it’s cultivating gardens, rebuilding neighborhoods after a storm or advocating for vulnerable communities, we are helping ensure everyone has the right to a dignified life. Join us as we walk alongside these communities and help open new doors to opportunity and hope.
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Cultivating Hope: Rigoberto’s Garden in Honduras
Rigoberto lives in the community of El Carrizal, in the department of Yoro, Honduras. With dedication and joy, he has transformed his small plot into a vibrant garden that nourishes his family and strengthens his connection to the land and his neighbors. Nourishment and Generosity: Rigoberto’s Approach to Farming “What I love is harvesting and consuming what I grow, and …
From Silence to Strength: Andrea Casamento’s Global Advocacy
Andrea Casamento’s journey from personal pain to collective advocacy highlights how families of incarcerated people—especially women—transform isolation into strength, leading to global recognition of their rights. Through ACiFaD’s partnership with CWS, her work has reshaped policy, elevated lived experience and inspired international action against systemic injustice. When Andrea Casamento stepped onto the TEDx Río de la Plata stage for the …
From Earthquake to Hurricane: Resilience in Action for Communities in Haiti
After the 2021 earthquake devastated communities in Haiti, CWS partnered with local leaders to rebuild homes, schools and water systems with resilience at the core. Today, those same structures are providing shelter, safety and essential resources during Hurricane Melissa. While the storm damaged gardens, livestock and some infrastructure, the homes and cisterns built through community-led recovery efforts largely withstood the …
