Giving

Invest in the Future of the Americas

For more than four decades, the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) has served as a leading hub for education, research, and engagement focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. Located in Miami—one of the most dynamic gateways to the region, and with more than 320 affiliated faculty and researchers, LACC connects scholars, students, policymakers, and community leaders to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the hemisphere. As a federally designated National Resource Center and one of the premier centers of its kind in the United States, LACC is uniquely positioned to generate knowledge, foster collaboration, and prepare the next generation of global leaders.

Giving and Impact

Your gift can support students as they pursue transformative academic and professional experiences, fuel cutting-edge research that informs policy and addresses critical challenges across Latin America and the Caribbean, and extend the Center’s reach beyond the classroom to engage communities, strengthen partnerships, and foster meaningful dialogue throughout the Americas.

  • Education: Expanding Access & Opportunity

    • Scholarships that expand access and support student success
    • Study abroad, field research, and experiential learning opportunities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean
    • Internships and professional development experiences with governmental, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations
    • Academic programs that prepare future leaders in international affairs, cutting-edge research, policy, business, development, and public service
  • Research & Policy: Advancing Knowledge That Matters

    • Faculty and student research on migration, governance, security, economic development, health, sustainability, and social change
    • Research grants and fieldwork opportunities that generate real-world impact
    • Policy-relevant initiatives that connect scholarship with decision-makers across the hemisphere
    • Publications, conferences, and collaborative projects that advance understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Outreach & Engagement: Connecting Communities

    • Public lectures, conferences, and distinguished speaker series
    • Cultural and educational programming that promotes greater understanding of the region
    • Partnerships with academic institutions, community organizations, and policy leaders throughout the Americas
    • Programs that strengthen connections between research, practice, and community impact

A Vision for the Future

As Latin America and the Caribbean continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping global economic, political, and social trends, LACC is poised to expand its impact as a leading center for scholarship, policy innovation, and hemispheric engagement. With philanthropic support, the Center can increase scholarship opportunities, strengthen faculty research, expand international partnerships, and develop innovative programs that address the region’s most pressing challenges. Together, we can build bridges across the Americas through education, research, and collaboration while preparing leaders equipped to shape a more prosperous, secure, and interconnected future. 

Get in Touch

There are many meaningful ways to support the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center.

Your investment helps strengthen one of the nation's leading centers focused on Latin America and the Caribbean while advancing education, research, and engagement that benefit communities across the hemisphere.

Ways to Give

To learn more or to explore how your philanthropy can align with your passions and legacy, please contact:

 

Stephany Alvarez-Ventura,
Senior Director of Development
305-348-7407 | scaalvar@fiu.edu
José Miguel Cruz,
Interim Director
Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center
305-348-2894 | jomcruz@fiu.edu