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FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 17–24

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ON-DEMAND RESOURCES FOR YOUTH

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CORPORATE DONATIONS

A Strategic Decision

Collaborate to create projects with regional impact. Focus on youth, work, and education,

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

Teachings that Transform

We believe in the transformative power of education. That is why we work alongside administrators and teachers in public education.

A MEANINGFUL FUTURE

A Better World Is Possible

We believe in the power of new generations. We work with and for them to contribute to the construction of a more just and equitable future. Recognizing the scale of this challenge, we focus our efforts on those living in vulnerable conditions.

To achieve this, we create educational experiences to support thousands of young people on their journey toward economic independence, continuous learning, and commitment to others.

LATIN AMERICAN FOOTPRINT

We seek systemic change

Over the past two decades, we've positively impacted 1.2 million young people across Latin America.

Learning & Innovation Lab

5,950

young people engaged in Learning Lab programs

Educational Systems

7,388

teachers trained with our methodology, they impacted 305,182 young people in their schools

On-Demand Resource

114,395

youth engaged with our digital experiences.

Learning & Innovation Lab

5,950

young people engaged in Learning Lab programs

Educational Systems

7,388

teachers trained with our methodology, they impacted 305,182 young people in their schools

On-Demand Resource

114,395

youth engaged with our digital experiences.

2022

2023

2024

Regional footprint

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Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay.

We support women's participation

57%

woman

We drive engagement

70%

program retention

We enhance opportunities

64%

job placement

We support projects

80%

wants to work and study

Social Issue

The situation is urgent for millions of young Latin American people

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Inequality and youth poverty

Source: CEPAL, 2022 (15-24 yrs old), Latin America.

Unemployment and informal work among young people

Source: OIT, Panorama Laboral ,2023. CEPAL, 2023 (15-29 yrs old)

Social Disconnection

Source: World Happiness Report 2025. Wellbeing Research Centre de la Universidad de Oxford, Gallup, y la UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) de la ONU.

Educational crisis: poor quality and relevance

Inequality and youth poverty

Source: CEPAL, 2022 (15-24 yrs old), Latin America.

Unemployment and informal work among young people

Source: OIT, Panorama Laboral ,2023. CEPAL, 2023 (15-29 yrs old)

Social Disconnection

Source: World Happiness Report 2025. Wellbeing Research Centre de la Universidad de Oxford, Gallup, y la UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) de la ONU.

Educational crisis: poor quality and relevance

News

October 2024

We promote social equity in Latin America

Five years ago, along with Z Zurich Foundation, Zurich, and Zurich Santander Insurance America, we made a commitment to promote social equity in Latin America, focusing our efforts on youth.

Publications and data

Don't study, don't work, don't get training20%

2024 (15-24 years) Latin America

Youth, Education, and Employment in Latin America

Collection, Systematization, and Analysis of Available Statistical Information.

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