More than 5.7 million people are affected by natural disasters in the Western Hemisphere each year. Show your support. Be a Force of Nature.  

The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) mobilizes immediate relief funds after a disaster, helping those who need it most. PADF ensures that reconstruction and rebuilding continues even after initial needs have already been met. 

For information about PADF�s recovery and reconstruction work in Haiti, please visit I'm United for Haiti. 

PADF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C. It is an independent affiliate of the Organization of American States (OAS). To learn more about PADF and its work in the hemisphere, visit PADF.

Safe homes, sustainable employment are PADF's priorities in Haiti this year

As Haiti marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake, the Pan American Development Foundation is placing emphasis on moving Haitians out of displacement camps and generating sustainable jobs.

�Our plan of action is based on the three �Rs�, which are rebuilding neighborhoods, returning people to safe homes and restoring livelihoods,� says John Sanbrailo, PADF�s Executive Director. �We�ve had 30 years of successful programs in Haiti that incorporate all stakeholders in sustainable initiatives.� Read more.

PADF's Homes for the Holidays for Haiti seeks donations to repair damaged homes

With more than 1.3 million Haitians still living in displacement camps, the Pan American Development Foundation has launched a campaign to collect donations to help repair damaged homes. Read more


PADF reaches 10.2 million in FY 2010

More than 10 million people in 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries were reached through programs managed by the Pan American Development Foundation and its partners during the 2010 fiscal year. Read more

At six-month anniversary of huge earthquake, PADF continues rebuilding shattered lives in Haiti

During the six months since the Western Hemisphere�s worst natural disaster, the Pan American Development Foundation and its partners assisted more than 1.3 million Haitians, as well as strengthened vital community organizations and coordinated with the government to ensure long-term success of on-the-ground recovery efforts. Read more


PADF sends food to aid storm survivors

A major shipment of urgently needed food is en route to Guatemala for the survivors of the devastating Tropical Storm Agatha, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) announced. Read More


Storm survivors to receive critical supplies from PADF

Urgently needed food, water and other basic necessities are on their way to survivors of the devastating Tropical Storm Agatha in Guatemala, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) announced. Read More


Families should create a hurricane survival plan, PADF says

On the eve of what is predicted to be one of the worst Atlantic hurricane seasons in years, the Pan American Development Foundation is urging residents in Central America and the Caribbean to put together emergency plans. Read More


PADF mourns fallen Haitian employee

PADF and its supporters are mourning the loss of an employee in Haiti who was kidnapped on May 10. The Haitian National Police are investigating. Read More

 







 
Our Mission: The Pan American Development Foundation empowers disadvantaged people and communities in Latin America and the Caribbean 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 of the American States.

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