About Us
The Quixote Center dismantles oppressive systems and structures so that vulnerable people are empowered to become the artisans of their own destiny. Inspired by liberation theology, we do this through sustainable development, U.S. policy reform, economic justice, and educational initiatives.
Latest Action
Urgent: Ask your Senator to Support the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act – S.1854
Last month, the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act (HCCTA) passed through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, bringing this bill one step closer to becoming law. Quixote Center is pleased to notice that the Senate version includes new language around arms trafficking. We once again need your help urging your Senators to bring the HCCTA to a vote and vote YES!
Haiti is going through one of the most acute humanitarian crises in recent history. Illegal weapons trafficking and financing from the United States fuels the violence. HCCTA addresses the financing and so is part of the solution.
We encourage you to send a letter and make a call to your senator to make sure this bill advances through the process of becoming law.
Thank you for your continued support!
Recent Updates
Support for Displaced Families in Gros Morne, Haiti
Quixote Center continues to provide cash assistance to displaced families resettling in Gros Morne, Haiti. Gang violence has forced 1.4 million people in Haiti to internally displace, about 11% of the population of the country and the highest percentage of displaced persons by population in the world. Some have ended up in Gros Morne.
The Vital Role of the Franciscan Network for Migrants in Panama
As a result of policies in the US, Panama, a strategic migratory corridor in the Americas, is witnessing a rise in reverse migration. After arduous journeys north in search of safety or better opportunities, migrants are forced or choose to go back due to exhaustion or political obstacles. With the support from Quixote Center, the Franciscan Network for Migrants (RFM in Spanish) team in Panama is a key actor addressing this often-invisible phenomenon, offering humanitarian aid, shelter, and emotional support to those whose dreams were interrupted.
USMCA Reforms Must Protect Human Rights Over Profits
Trade justice lies at the core of a fair and just economic system. This summer Quixote Center published an article exposing how free trade agreements like NAFTA fueled migration out of Mexico. Trade policies not only impact migration but also outline the rules related to arms trafficking.