Fe y Alegría is deepening its commitment to early childhood education with a regional initiative across Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The first 1,000 days of a child’s life lay the foundation for everything that follows.

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The First 1,000 days

The First 1,000 days

Support Early Childhood Education

Fe y Alegría is deepening its commitment to early childhood education with a regional initiative across Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The first 1,000 days of a child’s life lay the foundation for everything that follows.

Global Solidarity, Local Action

Motivated by our Ignatian values, we support the works and initiatives of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) which are responding to the challenges faced by communities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. With nearly 500 years of experience offering quality education to those on the margins, the Jesuits are already promoting innovative, inclusive education models that ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

With support from generous individuals and organizations in the United States, we are working to remove barriers, strengthen teacher training, and create pathways to autonomy and employment for children and youth with disabilities, helping them gain the skills and confidence to fully participate in society.

Your Donation Will Have an Impact!

  • Every Dollar Counts

    Making a donation to American Jesuits International means supporting crucial initiatives like our work to defend the right to quality education for everyone. Your donations allow us to support and grow Jesuit initiatives that are educating students on the margins of our society.

    • Ensuring Early Childhood Care and Education in Latin America

    Our work in action

    Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, & Uruguay
    Early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Our regional project with Fe y Alegría focuses on enhancing education and care during the critical first 1,000 days of life.

    Fe y Alegría Ecuador

    Defending the right to quality education for all students

    How you can help right now.

    Across Latin America and the Caribbean, a brighter future is being shaped through meaningful access to early childhood education. We know that our shared Ignatian values call us to care for all children from the earliest stages of life and onward. Our first 1,000 days project is aimed at caring for children now so they can be protagonists of a brighter future for us all.

    By strengthening educational frameworks, implementing pilot programs that other schools can learn from, strengthening vocational trainings, and documenting key evidence on the impact of educational quality in early childhood, strengthening advocacy, sustainability, and scalability, we are transforming early childhood education in Latin America.

    To achieve all of this, we need your support. 

    Support sustainable & impactful responses

    With just a few clicks, you can join our global family of Jesuit solidarity. Sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date, join us in advocating for important causes that impact our global community, or donate to support the work of our partners. Every contribution is greatly appreciated.

    Take part in our effort to promote Jesuit education and inclusivity across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. 

    Stories of Transformative Education

    American Jesuits International

    We believe that people understand their context best. That’s why we stand in solidarity with Jesuit organizations who are already immersed in local communities. From Argentina to El Salvador, we are supporting quality, transformative education programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Read how these initiatives are already making a difference in communities and how you can support this important work:

    Roberto – Dominican Republic

    Through Fe y Alegría República Dominicana’s Music for Social Change program, Roberto Capellán gained access to orchestral training and mentorship, transforming a hobby into a pathway toward opportunity and professional music study.

    Bernarda – Paraguay

    From empowered by Fe y Alegría to confront abuse to empowering women through education, Bernarda exemplifies the message of International Women's Day.
    Fe y Alegría Argentina

    Jorge – Argentina

    From poetry to soccer, nothing is out of reach for Jorge. Inclusive education programs at Fe y Alegría are opening doors despite his visual impairment.
    Fe y Alegría Venezuela

    Mariela – Venezuela

    Investing in new sewing machines gives students at the San Javier del Valle vocational school the “right tool for the job” and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

    Our Education Projects

    Ensuring Early Childhood Care and Education in Latin America

    Early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Our regional project with Fe y Alegría focuses on enhancing education and care during the critical first 1,000 days of life.
    Fe y Alegría Ecuador

    To Educate Is to Include: Promoting Inclusive Education in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru

    Children and youth with disabilities still face steep barriers to learning in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Our regional project with Fe y Alegría strengthens inclusive education and employability so every student can learn, grow, and fully participate in society.
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