Latin America and the Caribbean

Overview

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