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Investing for Impact: Navigating the Unique Landscape of Latin America & the Caribbean

SpeakerS:

George M. Logothetis – Executive Chairman, Libra Group; Co-Chair, Concordia Leadership Council
Dr. Eduardo Padron – President Emeritus, Miami Dade College; Leadership Council Member, Concordia

Key takeaways & next steps:

  • Libra Group emphasizes a novel approach to engagement in Latin America, focusing on partnerships that uphold core human values, especially philanthropy. Libra highlights the importance of developing trust over time and actively engaging with local communities to bring about positive change. Today, the program provides opportunities to hundreds of interns from over 50 countries, including more than 30 past and present interns from Colombia.
  • Libra Group’s projects in the region, which are driven by innovative partnerships, are having a transformative impact. Notable projects include:
          • Project Terra, a collaboration with the Arhuaco indigenous peoples of Colombia.
          • Alma Mater in Panama, a utility-scale solar project in partnership with the University of Panama. This will make the University the first public university in Latin America to be entirely powered by renewable energy, a significant step towards sustainable development in the region. 
          • Granitos de Paz Foundation in Cartagena, Colombia, which assists vulnerable families in overcoming extreme poverty.
  • With a goal of “transmitting IP from the U.S. and acting as an enabler to empower communities,” Libra Philanthropies has 10 philanthropic initiatives that support marginalized communities through initiatives such as the Seleni Institute, which works to improve mental health during the family-building years. To date, Libra Philanthropies has positively impacted more than 25 million people and helped accelerate the work of nearly 300 organizations worldwide, including in Latin America.

“Most people want in life to become – or be given the opportunity to become – the best version of themselves.”

George M. Logothetis, Executive Chairman, Libra Group; Co-Chair, Concordia Leadership Council

“Understanding that people are people everywhere – who are different but face the same needs – is essential. We can all do little things and bigger things, but everyone has the opportunity to make a difference in life.”

Dr. Eduardo Padron, President Emeritus, Miami Dade College; Leadership Council Member, Concordia