Latin America and the Caribbean

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Everyone should have a safe home and be able to earn a living, put food on the table and care for their children. And we should be able to make this happen in a way that lifts up local cultures and gives voice to the marginalized.

From Mexico to Argentina, we're teaming up with compassionate partners to make this happen. We focus on reaching people who society often excludes, such as families in remote areas. Or children with incarcerated parents. Or people who have left their homes in search of safety or prosperity.

Whether it's through growing gardens, rebuilding neighborhoods following a hurricane, or advocating for vulnerable communities, we are ensuring everyone has the right to a dignified life in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Join us as we partner with these communities and open new doors.

| Migrant and Refugee Response in Latin America and the Caribbean

Since our founding in 1946, we have walked alongside refugees and displaced people on their journey to safety. We recognize that addressing the impacts of global migration in Latin America and the Caribbean requires a regional approach, one that reaches far beyond U.S. borders. With this in mind, we work alongside faith-based networks and organizations to defend the rights of migrants, displaced people, deportees and refugees. Our active participation in networks allows us to promote increased social cohesion in communities of origin, transit and destination. CWS is a member of “As Born Among Us”, a regional network consisting of faith leaders, churches and Christian organizations that seek holistic protection for people on the move. Through this network, we collaborate to organize trainings for members, as well as visits to key locations along migration routes, such as the Darien Gap and the Mexico-U.S. border. Additionally, we are a member of ACT Alliance and its regional forum on migration and displacement.

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Empowering Communities Through Agriculture and Leadership

Martha Brito, a young leader from Aldea Xemamatze, Guatemala, has transformed her community through agricultural knowledge and workshops on women’s empowerment. Inspired by her grandmother and mother, Martha teaches sustainable farming practices and advocates for dignity and confidence among women. Food at home, without depending on market products, is a blessing. We only need to buy the basics; everything else …

A Journey to Mutual Learning: Stories of Resilience in Latin America

When Jorge was just a child, he suffered an accident in the midst of a hurricane and lost his hearing. Over time, he adapted to his new life, and years later, formed a beautiful family. Unfortunately, in November 2020, Hurricanes Eta and Iota destroyed the house where he lived with his wife and two-year-old-baby in Honduras. His dreams seemed to …

“Women in this community seem to have awakened from a long sleep”

Mariana Ayala is a mother, grandmother, organizer and leader of the women in her community, Sawhoyamaxa, home to Enxet people in the Gran Chaco region of Paraguay. She has attended all training and workshops organized by CWS’ local partner, Pastoral Social Diocesana Benjamin Aceval (PSDBA), in her community and today plays a key role in both, motivating women to attend …