FOSTERING PEOPLE-FIRST DIPLOMACY IN THE AMERICAS
The Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas fosters regional collaboration to enhance the rights, well-being, and dignity of people across the region.
OUR WORK
CEDA is a non-partisan, non-profit organization focused on collaborative and impactful solutions across the Americas. CEDA strives to elevate Latin America and the Caribbean and amplify the voices of those affected by policies, advocating for a diverse agenda encompassing economic, social, and environmental justice. We bridge the gap between policy and people, fostering inclusive approaches to address root causes and create lasting impact.
As challenges like political violence, displacement, and climate change cross national borders, regional solutions are crucial. With 18 years of promoting regional cooperation, our mission goes beyond advocacy to building partnerships based on respect and dialogue. These partnerships lead to policies that uphold the voices, rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals throughout the Americas.

Explore Ecuador's migration crisis—violence, displacement, economic fragility, and solutions for governance, humanitarian aid, and regional stability.
PUBLICATIONS
Explore a comprehensive timeline of Cuban migration, from early 20th-century movements to the latest waves in the 2020s. Learn about key migration events, U.S. policy changes, and the social and political factors driving Cuban emigration.
As Ecuador experiences this moment of uncertainty, one thing is clear – this election will determine the course of Ecuador’s response to violence, which will significantly impact the lives and well-being of Ecuadorians and refugees and migrants alike.
Francisca Vigaud-Walsh, directora de Estrategia e Incidencia de CEDA, comparte sus reflexiones tras participar en la revisión regional del Pacto Mundial para la Migración en Santiago de Chile.
