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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. Her fibromyalgia diagnosis after university gave her even more drive to launch CAPAZ in 2018.

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You Can’t Afford to Make this Mistake With Your Company Culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

headhunters for small- to medium-sized businesses and company culture consultants. . The incessantly talked-about “company culture” and “employer branding” are rapidly transitioning from fun-to-discuss and cool-to-brag-about concepts to being an essential part of any winning organization’s business strategy. The good news?

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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

In 1992, the United Nations proclaimed December 3 to be the International Day of Disabled Persons to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and to raise awareness of the situations they face in political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of life. How can the YLAI Network and members help people with disabilities?

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The Value of Inclusion and Diversity in Your Organization

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This was a question posed at a networking event that EO DC recently participated in. . Promote a company culture where employees with disabilities feel comfortable asking for the workplace support they need. EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. Discover EO today.

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Remodeling English language education in Costa Rica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI Fellow Alex founded El Árbol English School in Costa Rica, an institution where students of all ages learn English and develop critical thinking skills. His advice to YLAI Network members looking to make a difference in their community is to really work hard to get to know their community first. Creating unique lesson plans.

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This YLAI Fellow is influencing sustainable behavior in his Dominican Republic community

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI Fellow Porfirio Baez spent his free time dreaming up different ways to contribute to the preservation of the environment. To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions about Green Depot’s successes.

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Three Often Overlooked Benefits of Joining a Peer Group of Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

That changed in late 2018 when Brannon helped with launching a new EO chapter, in Charleston. The combination of networking and educational opportunities that a peer group provides ensures members have access to top-level development. With a peer group—even one with a global presence like EO, “The network effect is huge.