The Latin American and Caribbean region is home to 195 million children and teens. Of these, 86 million live in poverty or vulnerable conditions. Urgent challenges in early childhood and youth development demand bold, sustained action. For more than 60 years, United Way has led direct operations across the region, working closely with individuals, businesses, and the public sector.
Within the region, local United Ways drive sustainable, systemic change through community engagement, education, and training programs, corporate volunteering, and strategic consulting - fueled by voluntary payroll contributions, matching gifts, and in-kind donations.
United Way is the path and the platform that can raise the voice for the most vulnerable.
- Belia Meneses, United Way of Guatemala
Shaping the future in Latin America and the Caribbean.
people helped across 14 countries
volunteers engaged
companies involved in supporting early childhood, youth readiness, and community resiliency
See how United Way is helping Brazil's communities rebuild stronger after disaster, turning recovery into lasting resilience and hope.
See how caring for the land and sea protects livelihoods and makes communities more resilient.
students impacted
The global technology firm, Lenovo, supports programs in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru to equip students ages 8-12 with hands-on training, immersive science fairs, and other steam experiences so they have the best opportunity for a thriving life.
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