A truly sustainable and resilient future is finally here, soaring on the wings of Esperanza
| Aspect | Traditional ESD and DRR | Vive con Esperanza |
|---|---|---|
| Intersectoriality and Local Development Promotion of intersectorial collaboration, involving governments, businesses, universities, and NGOs for the integral development of territories. | Insufficient | Essential |
| Territorial and Community Focus Focus on empowerment and local development, with a strong sense of belonging to the territory and community. | Limited | Essential |
| ESD Perspective Hopeful perspective, emphasizing opportunities and positive learning, without alarmism or ideological bias. | Limited | Essential |
| Sustainability and Resilience Comprehensive approach to sustainability and resilience, covering environmental, social, and economic aspects in all dimensions. | Limited | Essential |
| Creativity and Innovation Constant encouragement of creativity and innovation, especially through digital entrepreneurship focused in the local community. | Insufficient | Essential |
| Use of Emerging Technologies Integration of emerging technologies to promote learning, creativity, and environmental awareness. | Insufficient | Essential |
| Entrepreneurship Focus Strong focus on digital entrepreneurship and skill-building for local and sustainable development. | Insufficient | Essential |
| Disaster Response Mechanisms Preventive and rehabilitative strategies for disasters, with a strong focus on emotional support and resilience. | Limited | Essential |
| Prevention of Emerging Crimes and Protection of Environmental Heritage Preventive approach to emerging crimes (including transnationals) that threaten the environmental heritage of new generations. | Insufficient | Essential |
The Narrative that Crafted Our Action!
The Vive con Esperanza Foundation, inspired by the story of “Esperanza and the Continental Rally’s Friends, has developed a cutting-edge approach that integrates intersectoral action to create a unique model in education for sustainable development (EDS) and disaster risk management (DRM). This approach focuses on the leadership of new generations, empowering them to design and build a viable future for both themselves and future generations. Through key initiatives such as the Continental Rally, the foundation has mobilized thousands of students, teachers, governments, and organizations, promoting environmental protection and emergency preparedness. Thanks to its ability to merge education and disaster response, this model has been widely recognized by national and international authorities, including ministries of education and environment, the OAS, UNESCO, UNDRR, and global networks of resilient education. These endorsements have solidified the Foundation as a key leader and reference point at the international level.
Our Vision
Our vision is to lead the generation of awareness and social commitment across the Americas, with a focus on strengthening local communities in the face of current and future challenges. We believe that young people are essential for transforming their environments and ensuring a future full of opportunities. Through Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM), we aim to empower the new generations to take an active role in protecting their environment and building a safer, more sustainable, and resilient future. In a world of constant change, we believe it is crucial to strengthen local capacities, ensuring that communities have the necessary tools to face the educational and development challenges that will impact future generations.
Our Mission
At Fundación Vive con Esperanza, we work in collaboration with various social sectors to build and implement policies and strategies that promote education for sustainable development and disaster risk management. Our mission is to coordinate efforts among governments, businesses, universities, and civil organizations to strengthen the potential of new generations, empowering them to face threats, including emerging ones, and build a truly sustainable and resilient future. Through innovative educational, cultural, and technological tools, we encourage youth leadership and their active participation in local development. We cultivate an environment full of hope, resilience, and commitment, adapted to a world in constant transformation.
Our great values
At the Fundación Vive con Esperanza, we understand that our values are the compass that guides all our actions and decisions. These principles not only reflect our mission but form the foundation of our approach to achieving a more sustainable and resilient future. Through them, we cultivate a hopeful perspective that drives social and environmental change, with a commitment to empowering future generations.
Hope
The driving force of change
Responsibility
A commitment to the future
Autonomy and Sustainability
Development with a long-term vision
Cooperation and Mutual Support
Strengthening unity for a common future
Open Communication
Dialogue as a tool for change
Collaborative Networks
Building strategic alliances
