Overview of the Region
The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region is home to an active and expanding Church community in Central America. CBM’s presence in the region began in 1898 when Archibald Reekie arrived in La Paz, Bolivia at a time when protestant mission was illegal. Today, evangelical Christians make up nearly 50% of the population. Despite the high number of believers, the region faces severe challenges, including extreme poverty, violence, corruption, and inequality. CBM’s initiatives focus on empowering churches and leaders in the region to actively participate in community engagement and become catalysts for hope and change.
Our vision is centered on cultivating robust North-South relationships that enable mutual learning and support between Canadian and LAC churches, enhancing their impact within their respective communities. An emerging initiative, the Latin America Leadership Exchange (LALE), facilitates a network among our partners across five countries, fostering peer exchanges and collaborative growth.
Our Field Staff
Our diverse team of field staff brings a wide range of skills and experiences, vital for addressing the unique challenges of each cause we support. From pastoral training to economic development, their expertise helps to ensure that our actions on the ground are effective and aligned with our mission to transform communities through the power of the gospel.
Our Partners
Our partnership philosophy is distinct from conventional aid models. CBM fosters relationships with partners across the region focusing on various community and church-based programs; seeing them as crucial agents of transformation. Our support is holistic, addressing spiritual needs while ensuring church leaders are equipped to lead effectively.
In our efforts to respect the confidentiality and safety of our work and partners, certain details about specific countries and projects are not disclosed. Our partnerships span a diverse range of contexts and locations, each tailored to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the communities we serve.
Bolivia
Fundación Emanuel
Assists vulnerable children in Cochabamba, Bolivia, offering support and services tailored to their needs.
Union Bautista Boliviana (UBB)
Engages in various church support initiatives.
Seminario Teológico Bautista (STB)
Provides theological education to equip church leaders.
Organización Bautista de Desarrollo Social (OBADES)
Focuses on community development including the Prison Kids (Casa de la Amistad) ministry, the Eagles Wings Mother’s school, JIREH Street Children and Youth program, and the Chagas disease program.
Dominican Republic
Iglesias Bautista de República Dominicana (IBAREDO)
Offers pastoral and theological training, along with youth leadership development programs.
El Salvador
Semillas de Nueva Creación
Implements community development and educational programs, particularly food security and generating economic resources for vulnerable families.
ENLACE
Provides community development and educational programs which include empowering women through farming and construction of eco-stoves.
Asociación Bautista de El Salvador (ABES)
Focuses on community development and educational programs to empower local communities, specifically in creation care and food security.
Federación Bautista de El Salvador (FEBES)
Engages in community development and educational programs, enhancing the local community’s resources.
Guatemala
Convención de Iglesias Bautista de Guatemala (CIBG)
Supports theological education, leadership development, and community support including social and educational child development, as well as environmental protection through proper waste management.
Asociación Convención Evangélica Bautista de Guatemala (ACEBG)
Offers theological education, leadership development, and community support, contributing to the growth of local communities including help for vulnerable children and closing learning gaps with both children and adults.
ENLACE
Provides theological education, leadership development, and community support, helping to strengthen community ties and enhance local leadership.
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