Foundation NewGeneration

Project

Leadership Academy

The “Leadership Academy” project aims to empower activists from Latin America to become effective agents of social change in their communities. Through leadership development activities, training, mentoring, and support, the project seeks to strengthen the skills and capacities of emerging leaders in the region. It promotes active participation and civic engagement in advocating for human rights.

Donate

About

Problem analysis

A new ghost haunts Latin America: encouraged by populism, the economic crisis, corruption, violence and eternal inequalities. The turbulent Latin American reality seems to bring a new conflict every day, but given the fragmentation and regional heterogeneity it is necessary to clarify the differences of each of the struggles so as not to fall into apocalyptic approaches. For dictatorial regimes associated with a constant and degrading violation of human rights, Venezuela and Nicaragua, join countries where the problems are centered on the economic, such as Argentina and Chile, on social struggles, such as Ecuador, on political instability, like Peru, or in insecurity and terrorist and social violence, like Colombia and Mexico. It has also been hit by drug trafficking, insecurity and corruption. Likewise, today presents serious dangers for the stability of the region, the presence of dictatorships such as the Cuban one, which has financed and organized extremist movements in several countries and has managed to destabilize democratically elected governments.

Summary:

 

The Leadership Academy project aims to train and empower activists from Latin America to become effective agents of social change in their communities. Through a series of leadership development activities, training, mentoring, and support, the project seeks to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and capacities of emerging leaders in the region, thus promoting greater impact in the advocacy of human rights, social justice, and sustainable development.

Objectives:

  1. To empower Latin American activists with effective leadership skills, strategic communication, and networking.
  2. To promote active participation and civic engagement of emerging leaders in advocating for human rights, gender equality, and social justice.
  3. To facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices among activists and organizations in the region.
  4. To foster collaboration and coordination among Latin American activists and organizations to address common challenges and promote collective solutions.
  5. To support the development of innovative projects and campaigns that address social issues and promote positive change in Latin America.

Activities:

  1. Leadership development workshops: Interactive and practical workshops will be conducted to strengthen leadership skills, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
  2. Mentoring sessions: Participants will have the opportunity to receive individualized guidance and support from leaders and experts in relevant fields.
  3. Networking events: Networking events and thematic meetings will be organized to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and contacts among participants.
  4. Collaborative projects: Collaboration among participants will be promoted to develop joint projects and campaigns that address specific social issues in their communities.
  5. Discussion forums: Forums and panel discussions on relevant topics, such as human rights, environment, gender, and social justice, will be held to encourage debate and critical reflection.

Expected Outcomes:

  1. Increased leadership capacity and empowerment of Latin American activists.
  2. Increased participation and civic engagement of emerging leaders in the region.
  3. Strengthening of the network of activists and civil society organizations in Latin America.
  4. Development of innovative projects and campaigns that have a positive impact on local communities.
  5. Promotion of collaboration and solidarity among Latin American activists and organizations to address common challenges and promote social change.

The “Leadership Academy” project represents a joint effort to empower the next generation of social leaders in Latin America and promote a more just, equitable, and sustainable future in the region.

 
Layer 1