Where we work

Latin America & the Caribbean

Enhancing the quality of democracy in the region and making it more accountable to citizens — strengthening capacities to uphold democracy, transform conflicts, and improve governance.

Founded 1991Hub office: Caracas, VenezuelaBogota · Lima · Caracas · La Paz · Quito

Our Priorities

01

Decent Living Conditions

The struggle for decent working conditions, satisfaction of domestic needs, and a decent standard of living.

02

Civic Activism

How civic activism is changing globally and how movements translate mobilization into policy action.

03

Crisis in Venezuela

The humanitarian catastrophe in the world's most oil-rich country.

Regional Programs

Drug Policy Reform Program

Gives local advocates, journalists, and civil servants exposure to alternative drug policies, and provides rapid response to human rights emergencies tied to excessive drug-control measures, including violence by security forces and paramilitaries.

Peacebuilding in Colombia

The Colombian government and FARC-EP signed a peace accord in 2016 after four years of negotiations in Havana. West Support has closely monitored the process and organized events in support of implementation.

Organization-wide Programs

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