Latin America and the Caribbean and Disaster Assistance

We work with communities to recover and rebuild infrastructure, support stabilization efforts, and reduce future vulnerability to violent conflict and disasters.
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Alejandro Ruiz-Acevedo

Chief of Party, Inclusive Justice Project

Alejandro Ruiz-Acevedo currently serves as the chief of party on Inclusive Justice project in Colombia, after concluding his stewardship of the preceding Justice for a Sustainable Peace project in Colombia. He is an experienced chief of…

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Formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Colombia: A Proposal for Improving Environmental, Social, and Economic Performance in a Post-Conflict Scenario

To enable Colombian ASGM operators to transition to formality, a recommendation emerged for a National Unified Formalization Plan, which rests on six proposals that largely align with current policy and legislation.
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Shared Lessons: Countering Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence

Elisabeth Dallas, director of Chemonics' Peace, Stability, and Transition Practice interviews Todd Diamond, director of Conflict, Security, and Stability program at Chemonics, about shared lessons from our work in countering extremism.
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Youth Voices for Peace

In Colombia, hundreds of youth are reclaiming peace by promoting a culture of human rights in communities recovering from conflict.
Impact Story

What Works to Prevent Violence Among Youth?

This report provides a framework for increasing the use of evidence-informed policy in youth violence prevention efforts across Mexico, with a focus on state and local levels.
Resource - Paper

Mina Day

Senior Vice President, Human Resources Division

Currently the senior vice president of the Human Resources Division, Mina Day has more than 20 years of development experience and a human-centered management approach designing and leading cross-departmental activities in home-office and field-office settings. Mina’s…

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