Announcing the 2025 What Works Conference in Lima, Peru

Partners of the Americas announces the 2025 What Works Conference on “Peace and Development” from February 19-21, 2025 in Lima, Peru

Washington, DC – Partners of the Americas is pleased to announce its 2025 What Works Conference on theme of “Peace and Development” from February 19-21, 2025 in Lima, Peru. The conference will bring together leaders, practitioners, and innovators from across the Americas to share best practices and innovative approaches to creating lasting impact in local communities.

The 2025 What Works Conference will center its attention on empowering communities to assume a pivotal role in fostering sustainable solutions to their most pressing challenges, embodying the overarching theme of "peace and development." By showcasing successful models of locally led development and providing valuable tools and resources to fortify these initiatives, the conference aims to equip participants with the knowledge and insights needed to cultivate environments of peace and drive developmental progress. This collaborative platform will not only celebrate the resilience of communities but also enable attendees to forge new partnerships and craft innovative strategies for positive and lasting change, aligning with the conference's commitment to advancing both peace and development in the Americas.

The conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Participants will have the chance to learn from experts in the field, share their own experiences and insights, and connect with a diverse network of peers and partners from across the Americas.

“As we prepare for the 2025 What Works Conference, we are inspired by the powerful synergy of 'peace and development,'" affirmed John McPhail, President & CEO of Partners of the Americas. "By spotlighting grassroots solutions and fostering collaboration, we aim to empower communities to shape their destinies. Together, we strive to create a shared future marked by resilience, innovation, and enduring partnerships across the Americas. The conference serves as a dynamic platform for exploring innovative approaches that not only address immediate challenges but also contribute to the sustainable development and lasting peace we envision for our diverse communities.”

Partners of the Americas has partnered with our local network in Peru (Peru Chapter, PartnersCampus Lambayeque, Texas Chapter, and Red Espaz Chiclayo) to assist in organizing and executing a successful conference. These partnerships will help ensure that the conference meets its objectives of bringing together leaders, practitioners, and innovators from across the Americas to share best practices and innovative approaches to creating lasting impact in local communities. Partners of the Americas is thankful to all the volunteers with these organizations and Chapters that form part of the Local Arrangements Team for their time, skills, and dedication to offering a memorable 2025 Conference experience for participants.

The call for proposals for sessions and workshops for the 2025 What Works Conference is now open until July 15. For more information and to submit your proposal, please visit the conference website at https://bit.ly/whatworks2025 or scan the QR code for more information.

Registration for the conference will open in November 2024.

Partners of the Americas connects people and organizations across borders to serve and to change lives through lasting partnerships. These partnerships create opportunity, foster understanding, and solve real-life problems. Inspired by President Kennedy and founded in 1964 under the Alliance for Progress, Partners of the Americas is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization with international offices in Washington, DC. Get involved at https://www.partners.net/ and https://members.partners.net/.