The U.S. Agency for International Development and the Inter-American Development Bank are partnering for the BetterTogether / JuntosEsMejor Challenge, a global initiative to crowdsource, fund, and scale innovative solutions from Venezuelans, wherever they are, and innovators worldwide to support Venezuelans and host communities affected by the migration.
To learn more about the Challenge and how to apply, review our resources:
- Annual Program Statement (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Important: Annual Program Statement - Amendment Number 001 (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
Annual Program Statement - Amendment Number 002 (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Fact Sheet (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Frequently Asked Questions (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
The Regional Crisis
We're facing the largest external displacement of people in the Western Hemisphere's history. 1 in 7 Venezuelans have left their homeland, approximately 5 million people who have left behind best friends, family members, and loved ones. In 2017, a majority of the population lost an average of 25 pounds, and 80% of the population did not have a reliable source of food. The outflow of Venezuelans to neighboring countries in Latin America and the Caribbean has had a growing impact on healthcare systems, public services, labor markets, community relations, and infrastructure.
How the Challenge Works
The Challenge will:
- Elevate Venezuelan voices and ingenuity to answer needs across the regional crisis;
- Connect Venezuelans, host communities, and the world’s collective genius to develop innovative solutions;
- Expand networks across communities and countries to promote relationships and collaboration;
- Fund, test, and scale solutions; and
- Build a marketplace of tested, market-ready solutions.
Where We Work
All proposed solutions must be implemented in one or more of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, or Venezuela*. (USAID can fund the implementation of solutions inside Venezuela).
This list may change based on the evolving situation.
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- Hashtags: #TogetherVE and #JuntosVE
The BetterTogether Challenge is a global initiative to crowdsource, fund, and scale forward-thinking solutions from anywhere in the world to support Venezuelans and host communities affected by the regional crisis. BetterTogether is a partnership of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Inter-American Development Bank.
The information provided on this website is not official U.S. Government information and does not represent the views or positions of the U.S. Agency for International Development or the U.S. Government. The information also cannot be attributed to the Inter-American Development Bank, its representatives, or member countries.
