About us
What about us
Youth & Democracy in the Americas is a 501 C (3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 in Miami, Florida, with the primary goal of strengthening democratic institutions on the continent by encouraging generations of young people in the local politics of their home countries to preserve the freedom of the Americas. The organization focuses on training young people in areas such as academia, professional development, leadership, politics and educational activities to advance their careers, encouraging them to engage in important decision-making in their home countries. In this way, Youth & Democracy in the Americas aims to incentivize young people to get involved in their governments, with the goal of participating in their national challenges and contributing to their resolution, to monitor and preserve the continent’s freedom.
Among the activities carried out by the organization throughout the year are national forums, academic talks, programs on civic ethics, public policies, and economic development, with invitations to professional speakers. These political training courses are conducted through our virtual academy, with youth meetings, working groups, and debates. Additionally, the Annual Youth & Democracy in the Americas Summit is held in Washington D.C., providing a unique experience for the youth of the Americas, offering them a platform for international advocacy with a greater reach in our continent, where all young defenders of freedom gather. All these activities aim to encourage leadership to spearhead the region’s policies for future generations.
In summary, Youth & Democracy in the Americas seeks to increase its impact in the region and expand the number of programs, projects, and participants in our community and team. Over the past five years, we have trained 2,350 students and young people from twenty-two Latin American countries. Thus, we aim to create a coalition of young people with a presence in every country in the Americas, providing them with more spaces for civic and political participation. Moreover, the organization aims to invite more young people to participate in their countries’ decision-making processes and demonstrate the importance of these decisions.
Mission
To provide students and future leaders of the Americas with academic, professional, diplomatic, and political leadership activities to promote democratic values, education, and economic development for the strengthening of democracy in the Americas.
Vision
To establish the organization as the primary platform for international advocacy for the youth of the Americas who defend and promote the rule of law, democracy, and freedom in the Western Hemisphere.
Values
Our values are based on the principles of God, country, family, freedom, and justice.