Talleres comunitarios
Community workshops We hold various workshops on topics of interest to the community at the La Mina community center in Cubuy. The trainings include topics such as agriculture, use of medicinal plants and soap creation. Soon we will coordinate new meetings to explore topics such as community tourism, conservation of natural resources and community development […]
Liderazgo local
Local Leadership The Cubuy sector in Naguabo has the support of the local non-profit organization—Comité Pro Desarrollo de Cubuy, Inc. This entity is made up of community leaders and residents of Cubuy who have been working for the community’s welfare for over 12 years. Originally, the group of leaders came together to fight for access […]
Área geográfica
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA The project is concentrated in the Cubuy sector in the Río Blanco neighborhood of Naguabo, Puerto Rico. This sector located along the PR-191 south highway and is made up of approximately 100 families and 150 properties. The entrance to the community is demarcated by a bridge that crosses the Río Blanco and ends […]
Enjoy Puerto Rico: Naguabo
August 5, 2022 Did you know that Naguabo has an entrance to El Yunque National Forest on Route 191? If your answer is no, we invite you to disconnect from your daily routine and venture out to discover what the southeast of the island has in store for you, your family, and friends. Here are […]
Enjoy Puerto Rico: Ceiba
July 28, 2022 Looking for something new to do this weekend? Whether you are on your own, or with friends and family, there is no better remedy for a long week of work than discovering the natural wonders that our island has to offer. Here are several options in the municipality of Ceiba, one of […]
Disfruta de Puerto Rico: Fajardo
July 21, 2022 After a long week of work, there is nothing better than unwinding with the riches that our wonderful island has to offer. And if you don’t have anything planned for this weekend, here are several options in Fajardo – one of the places where our team lived for 6 months as part of the […]
Comunidad de Cubuy en Naguabo impulsa el desarrollo del Destino 191 a través de alianza colaborativa con USDA Rural Development y Foundation for Puerto Rico.
July 8, 2022 The onslaught of various atmospheric events in Puerto Rico has imposed several setbacks on the path to reconstruction. This situation reinforces the need for our communities to strengthen their disaster response methods and become more resilient. During our Stay Open, Stay Safe session, we talked with Félix Aponte-González, our new colleague and […]
Foundation for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launch the second call for applications for the entrepreneurship training program, PULSO.
July 8, 2022 Following the success of its first call, a second call is now open for small businesses located in the northern region of the island. San Juan, PR – Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR), a nonprofit organization that supports opportunities to transform and promote social and economic development on the island, announced the […]
Foundation for Puerto Rico’s Innovation Center Announces its 1st Leadership Academy
July 8, 2022 The free of charge initiative offers an innovative, hybrid program with training courses for leaders interested in contributing to Puerto Rico’s socioeconomic transformation SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Foundation for Puerto Rico’s Center for Innovation announced the opening of the admission process for its 1st Leadership Academy, an innovative initiative that seeks to […]
Academia de Líderes
The Community Leadership Academy (CLA) was an innovative hybrid educational program with online and in-person courses focused on strengthening the skills and core competencies of community leaders, small and mid-size business owners, policymakers, and leaders of non-governmental organizations. The Program aimed to advance their personal and professional growth and foster and accelerate projects and initiatives […]