Our Mission
Empowering Youth in Latin America to identify and implement projects that strengthen their communities.
Our Vision
Youths are thriving leaders, integral for the future of Latin America.
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What is the true price of giving young people the opportunity to dream?
— $50 internet access for one participant for the entire program
— $250 sponsors five participants for one program
— $5000 sponsor an entire program
When you give to the Excelerator, all donations are used exclusively on the non-profit mission, in our capacity as 501(c)3 charitable organization.
The Excelerator is an online platform.
Connecting youths in different countries, helping to link different cultures and viewpoints, and resulting in collaboration and personal development. The program is facilitated by our extensively trained and qualified mentors who come from various walks of life and represent many different professional industries, including finance, technology, and education.
To partake in the program, students apply by writing a short essay on what the community is for them. What problem they want to take on in the community and how they will contribute to the program.
Each student designs a project from their passion and vision that addresses a social problem. Each participant will be coached by a mentor to guide them with their vision.
Community
An environment where they learn to operate within a group. They learn what it takes to be a team. They develop their ability to communicate effectively by participating in a project that is predicated upon making an impact in other people’s lives. They learn to share themselves confidently, think for themselves. They begin the process of taking ownership in all areas of their lives.
Possibility
The opportunity to view the world as opportunities, to be a “yes”, to live, to dare, and be audacious. Very often, we develop limiting beliefs that leave us constrained by experiences of the past. The youths see life from a positive perspective. They are in action in their projects and in their lives. There were times they would have been stopped; now, they simply make the necessary adjustments. They are self-expressed, free, and having fun.
Integrity
The power of our Word. Our word builds character. Character is destiny. Integrity is a lifetime practice. The youths develop a level of consciousness that leaves them with an understanding that without integrity nothing works. They make the effort to be on time, to do complete work, and to encourage their team members. They learn that without communication there is no relationship, without respect there is no love and without trust, there is no team.
Performance
Performance happens on the court. The youths distinguish for themselves that results happen when you are in action. Actions that include: planning, strategizing, supporting, and being 100% accountable. They are also trained about the traps of reasons, explanations, and justifications. They are grounded in looking at results as feedback, not failure, what works or does not work, and to look to see where integrity is missing. As a result, the youths are left empowered and not resigned. We also introduce promise, doing complete work, and structure to accomplish the goals.
Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feeling of another, affinity, and sympathy. Recognizing that other people’s experiences have value too. When we see something happen to someone else, in our community and our family, naturally we give a hand. The youth are inspired by who they are and the difference they make when they focus outward and embrace others. They learn that great leaders are not afraid to serve and be served by the people they come into contact with.
Resilience
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties—resilience. They are trained in possibility, positive thinking, sharing what they are going through, asking for support, and staying connected with support such as family, team, and their community. The youth develop an approach to life that they are not alone, no matter what. If something happens to them, they are worthy and deserving to make requests for support and not internalize negative thoughts. To differentiate what happens versus their interpretations that something is wrong with them.
