Friends of Puerto Rico Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Friends of Puerto Rico is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with 501(c)(3) status dedicated to advancing economic development and education in Puerto Rico through entrepreneurial initiatives that emphasize sustainability and self-sufficiency. Since 2015, it has mobilized a global community of more than 30,000 entrepreneurs, donors, and partner organizations to foster economic opportunity and innovation on the island. Its program areas include small business training and access to capital, youth STEM entrepreneurship, and workforce development, supported by a suite of centers and initiatives such as the Aguadilla Business Center, the Metro Women's Business Center, SEEDS, Café Ama Love, and Panorama Farm. Based in Washington, D.C., the organization operates within the nonprofit sector to support Puerto Rico's economic resilience. Its work targets Puerto Rican communities seeking entrepreneurship, education, and workforce advancement, delivering training, resources, and networks to help create sustainable livelihoods.