American Initiatives

Proyecto Educativo Surí is an American Initiatives partner based in Costa Rica. Over the last 57 years, SURÍ has improved the socio-economic conditions of Pavas by educating women in its community. 🎓

This life-changing work is only possible through the donations that fund scholarships for women in Pavas. To learn more and to donate, visit https://www.american-initiatives.org/costa-rica

Happy 4th of July from all at American Initiatives for Social Development!

For 30+ years, SENDAS has improved the lives of women and families in underserved rural areas of Bolivia. The project runs CEFIM, a technical school offering entrepreneurship programs.

The entrepreneurship programs help students:
☑️ Commercialize agricultural and gastronomical products
☑️ Turn artisanal skills into small businesses
☑️ Participate in the rural tourism economy

These programs help eradicate illiteracy and poverty in places where most families live below the poverty line. For more information, visit https://www.american-initiatives.org/asociacion-sendas👩‍🍳

In 2021, American Initiatives partner Kumbel interviewed the heads of three vocational schools of technology and learned that less than 10% of girls at the schools were studying for technical careers. At the end of their training, less than 1% of those women worked in their specialty, while their male peers often had job offers even before completing their training.

Based on this staggering information, Kumbel launched Kumbel Lab to help young women “decode” their technological talents and start their careers in the technology sector.

Kazakhstan needs skilled women who can inspire others and take initiative in their communities. Kumbel believes that women have a critical role to play in the field of technology.

To support this mission, you can find out more at https://www.american-initiatives.org/kazakhstan