Creating a Hemisphere of Opportunity 2011 ANNUAL REPORT We Respect our We Act with Integrity and Partners and Those Value Dependability PADF understands the crucial role that trust We Serve plays in our relationship with partners, donors, and beneficiaries. PADF believes in the inherent worth and dignity of those we work with and serve. As a result, we value them as partners and work together to bring about lasting change. We Strive for Excellence in Service
PADF works rigorously to serve and empower marginalized communities and vulnerable populations in areas confronting poverty and civil strife. We also nurture community leadership and entrepreneurship.
GUIDING We Are Accountable PRINCIPLES and Transparent in our Operations We Are Committed PADF’s practices and operations have earned the trust and support of to our Mandate thousands of donors, corporations, governments, institutions and PADF is the foundation arm of the agencies throughout the Western Hemisphere and beyond. Organization of American States (OAS). In this role we work with public and private partners to implement socio-economic development and disaster relief in the 35 OAS member states. We Provide Sustainable Results PADF designs and implements activities that enable communities to realize their We Innovate own potential. This approach provides PADF has earned a reputation as a skilled sustainable solutions to locally identified and innovative implementer of programs needs, making communities stronger and that address key challenges in Latin America more self-su!cient in accordance with and the Caribbean. the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Our Mission The mission of the Pan American Development Foundation is to empower disadvantaged people and communities in the Americas to achieve sustainable economic and social progress, strengthen their communities and civil society, and prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other humanitarian crises, thereby advancing the principles of the Organization Expenses of American States. Management & General $4,981,886 1% Fundraising Our Vision $323,286 A Hemisphere of 10% Opportunity for All
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2 Chairman’s Letter 3 President and Executive Programs Director’s Letter $45,453,473 4 PADF At-a-Glance 10 Create Economic Opportunities 14 Promote Social Progress 18 Strengthen Communities and Civil Society Table of 22 Respond to Natural Disasters 26 Hard Hats for Haiti Campaign Contents 28 Donors 30 Board of Trustees 31 Headquarters and Field Sta! 33 Financials 36 How to Contribute Chairman’s Letter
Partners for Hemispheric Prosperity
The Western Hemisphere has made great strides poverty and inequality, create quality jobs, increase forward in promoting economic growth, but our integral development, support democratic values, and region continues to confront challenges of wide- protect the basic rights of those who are under threat. spread poverty and social exclusion. While there Since its beginnings in 1962 as an instrument have been significant increases in popular partici- of the Alliance for Progress, PADF has had a strate- pation, the vision articulated in the Inter-American gic partnership with the OAS that has successfully integrated our common goals of provid- Extending the benefits of democracy and ing development and disaster assistance economic development to all the people of the to communities across Latin America Americas remains a key objective. and the Caribbean. Through innovation, hard work, and a deep commit-ment to Democratic Charter still has not been fully achieved service, PADF systematically continues to show out- in all countries. As Chairman of the Pan American standing results in the reduction of socioeconomic Development Foundation, I have seen up close the disparities, positioning itself as a key hemispheric di"culties that many people face each day as they ally of the OAS and a strong supporter of the Inter- struggle to attain a measure of prosperity in their American System. As I look to the future, there is no lifetime—equal access to education and basic services, doubt that PADF will continue to contribute to the dignified livelihood opportunities, safety and stability, generation of increased progress and democratic and increased development. advances, and strive to extend a better way of life to Extending the benefits of democracy and economic those who need it most. development to all the people of the Americas remains I thank the Foundation’s many supporters, among a key objective. As a result, PADF’s role as an agent of them public and private sector partners, individual prosperity for millions of our disadvantaged citizens is donors and friends, as well as trustees and sta! for more relevant than ever, particularly as the Founda- their continuing commitment and dedication to tion nears its 50th anniversary. By following our serving the millions of women, children, and men guiding principles we devote our e!orts daily to reduce whose lives have been improved by PADF programs.
José Miguel Insulza Secretary General Organization of American States Chairman PADF Board of Trustees
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Advancing Opportunities and Prosperity
For nearly half a century, the Pan American Develop- in Chile and those impacted by floods in Caribbean ment Foundation has been committed to promoting Basin countries, to civil society groups in Central new opportunities and sustainable development for America and throughout the region, all have benefited the most disadvantaged people of the Americas. In and have contributed to advancing opportunities 2011, that commitment led us to implement more and prosperity. They symbolize our solidarity with than $50 million in programs that touched the lives the least fortunate. of 7.5 million people in 23 countries. As we celebrate another year of accomplish- Through public-private partnerships, we repaired ments and look to the future, we also turn to the thousands of quake-damaged homes in Haiti, built past to see how far we have come. PADF’s suc- an alliance in Mexico to combat human tra"ck- cesses today are a reflection of the vision that led ing, helped create new livelihood opportunities for forward-thinking leaders in 1962 to create a unique displaced persons and other vulnerable groups in partnership between the Organization of American Colombia, strengthened civil society organizations, States and private enterprise, with support from the Inter-American Development Bank Our vision to create A Hemisphere of Opportunity and the U.S. Agency for International for All remains the driving force behind every Development, to better the lives of the program we design and implement. hemisphere’s most disadvantaged people. The force of that partnership and distributed much needed medical equipment continues to expand with the growing participation and tools. We also brought relief to disaster-a!ected of supporters such as Caterpillar, Royal Caribbean communities and helped them better prepare for Cruises Ltd., Chevron, Boeing and so many others. and mitigate future disasters. Looking ahead, PADF will continue to strive to Today, our vision to create A Hemisphere of reach even more beneficiaries and further expand in Opportunity for All remains the driving force behind the region with support from the OAS and donors, every program we design and implement. As a result, and the dynamic leadership of our Board of Trustees, we empower communities throughout Latin America management, and our headquarters and field sta!. and the Caribbean by pursuing initiatives that are not only important to them, but that also produce Maston N. Cunningham President, Board of Trustees sustainable results and long-term prosperity. From micro entrepreneurs in Colombia, to community John A. Sanbrailo development leaders in Haiti, to earthquake victims Executive Director
PADF 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Who We Are The Pan American Development Foundation was established by the Organiza- tion of American States in 1962 as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit to implement socio- economic development programs and disaster assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean. For half a century, PADF has proven to be a skilled implementer of innovative programs that address key challenges in the Americas. The Foundation has pro- duced impressive results. For example, during fiscal year 2011 alone, it benefited more than 7.5 million people in 23 countries, reflecting the vision of its founders of demonstrating Inter-American solidarity with the least fortunate.
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How We Work PADF was organized through an innovative partnership between the OAS and private enterprise with support from the Inter-American Development Bank, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and corporate and private donors.