Mission

Partners of the Americas believes that working together across borders builds understanding and improves the lives of people in the Western Hemisphere . We create opportunities that inspire hope for all and celebrate the richness of our diversity.



The Farmer to Farmer program improves economic opportunities in rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean by increasing food production and distribution, promoting better farm and marketing operations and conserving natural resources.



What is Partners of the Americas ?

Partners of the Americas is a private, nonprofit, non-partisan organization that develops leadership, understanding and opportunity in the Western Hemisphere . We do this primarily through the work of dedicated citizen volunteers throughout the U.S. , Latin America and the Caribbean , as well as through federally- and privately-funded programs managed by our professional staff.



In what areas of development does Partners of the Americas work?

We aim to address shared concerns of social, economic and cultural development in the Western Hemisphere . Working together, Partners of the Americas ’ staff and volunteers throughout the Americas bring expertise in Civil Society & Governance, Exchanges & Fellowships, Gender & Equality, Youth & Children and Agriculture & Environment. Our work covers areas as diverse as emergency preparedness, educational and cultural exchanges, agriculture, domestic violence prevention and local government strengthening.