Partners Of The Americas Inc

Labor unit: partners works to prevent and combat child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, promotes acceptable conditions of work and international labor standards. The labor unit is also currently implementing a project to carry out innovative messaging activities trageting potential migrant populations in mexico and other countries in the region to deter them from illegal migration. The labor unit is comprised of six projects in total. Four projects are funded by the united states department of labor (usdol): palma futuro, the mexico awareness raising project, advancing labor compliance in colombia's port sector and improving substantive gender equality in the mexican workplace. Two projects are funded by the united states department of state (dos): mexico united 2026 from the bureau of democracy, human rights, and labor (drl) and the mexico migration messaging project from the u.s. Embassy in mexico city.

Education unit: partners is dedicated to advancing education by empowering individuals to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and values essential for effective global engagement. Our initiatives span across the educational spectrum, encompassing preschool through secondary education with a wealth of experience in remedial education, learning recovery, and accelerated learning, including within migrant communities. In parallel, we have successfully collaborated with donors and the private sector in workforce development endeavors, enabling young individuals to hone their skills and secure employment opportunities. Our expertise extends to exchange programs, facilitated through partnerships with more than 2,500 higher education institutions and community-based organizations. Through these alliances, we provide not only connections but also vital financial support mechanisms, enabling meaningful international experiences that foster sustainable community-based initiatives, personal and professional growth, and increased cultural awareness across the western hemisphere. The education unit (eu) is comprised of three programs: the five-year, $35 million usd, juntos aprendemos (together we learn) project in colombia funded by the united states agency for international development (usaid), the 100,000 strong in the americas innovation fund funded by the united states department of state (dos), and the education and culture program, also funded by dos.