Argentina is a culturally rich country with an extremely educated population, abundant natural resources, and a growing economy. However, the country is still drastically divided by a gap between the rich and poor, unresolved national human rights violations, a recent economic crisis, constant political instability, and unenforced laws and legislation. Marginalized regions throughout the country are ignored and desperate communities are left without support. After the economic crisis, these communities were forced to create their own rehabilitating actions. Growing frustrated with the lack of resources and social programs offered, many locally run NGOs quickly filled the urgent need.

FSD is working with many of these NGOs to confront community issues and aggregate resources that empower and give rise to sustainable solutions. Making use of cultural centers for development activities, utilizing radio to mobilize action, supporting job skills programs, empowering youth to become community leaders, and providing food programs for struggling families are ways that FSD supports growing communities in the La Plata region. It is an exciting time to engage in Argentina’s redevelopment and take part in a community movement that offers hope for a better nation in the new century.

Read more about Community Development programs and opportunities initiated by our Community Partners in Argentina.

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