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PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ON THE MOVE
However…
In today's world, migration systems remain fragmented, reactive, and rooted in fear-based narratives.
IN HELLO AMERICA
We believe that migration is a transformative force that can open new opportunities for leadership, innovation, and progress for all.
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PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ON THE MOVE
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However…
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IN HELLO AMERICA
Hola América is an initiative that seeks to promote solutions that generate profound changes in the lives of migrants and refugees.
In turn, it seeks to enable society to see migration as an opportunity for innovation and people on the move as agents of change for the common good.
Key ingredients
The only initiative in the region at the intersection of migration and social innovation. A strong community of over 800 social entrepreneurs innovating to address the challenges associated with migration in Latin America.
Theoretical framework and solid knowledge produced and published together with leading partners.
Hola América capitalizes on Ashoka's global presence, its 40+ year track record, and its expertise in systemic change.
Migration as an opportunity for social innovation and migrants as agents of change.
You can learn more in the Narratives section.
Multi-sectoral approach (in initiatives such as Public Policy Roundtables , Hola America Festival and Hola Accelerator , in collaboration with Ikea Social Entrepreneurship).
Impact
Implementing countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico)
Accelerated innovations
Hello America Festivals
Initiatives mapped at the LATAM level
Public policy guidelines developed
Supported migrant entrepreneurs
Members of the network share their opinions…
Peggy Rivas | AMEV
Julieta Casó | Guáramo Project
Join us!
We are looking for powerful changemakers with migrant backgrounds and from underrepresented communities around the world to invite and build together a strong community of change agents.
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Hello World operates through close collaboration: it brings together partners from diverse fields who listen, learn, and create solutions together. Whether it's funding, knowledge, networks, or innovative ideas, when we collaborate across sectors, we can make a lasting impact.
Our partners
The challenges underlying mass migration movements cannot be solved by a single organization, nor can a single sector provide the necessary solutions on its own.
This makes it imperative to operate from a multi-sectoral approach with partners who listen, learn, and collaborate closely. Each brings specific skills and resources: funding, consulting, expert advice, networks, space, and brilliant thinking.
The result is an ecosystem that allows the best migration solutions to be scaled worldwide.