About us
At NPNP, we are committed with heart and mind to ensuring that children and young people in Latin America can enjoy their rights-regardless of where they come from, their gender, or the environment in which they grow up. Our vision is a world in which no child is discriminated against or abused.
Mission statement
Mission
NPNP's mission is to advocate for the fundamental rights of children and adolescents in Latin America, with a special focus on the most vulnerable children on the margins of society.
Vision
Our vision is a world in which all children and young people, regardless of their origin, faith, gender, or socioeconomic status, can experience a childhood of dignity and fulfillment, free from any form of discrimination or abuse.
Values
Respect
Equity
Gender equality
Solidarity
Autonomy
Our mission
is to defend the fundamental rights of children and young people in Latin America, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged and marginalized children and young people. We are committed to ensuring they have access to education, protection, health, and a safe environment where their voices are heard and respected.
NPNP strives to support its partners in their efforts to bring about change, without ever taking their place.
Our vision
is a world in which every child and young person, regardless of their origin, beliefs, gender, or socioeconomic status, can enjoy a dignified and fulfilling childhood free from any form of discrimination or abuse. We strive for a future in which children’s rights are fully respected, protected, and defended in all societies, and in which every child has the opportunity to develop in safety. We believe that the exploitation of human beings is a violation of human rights and, in all its forms, constitutes an unacceptable attack on human dignity, especially when it affects children.
Our values:
Respect:
We respect the dignity of every child and are committed to treating all children impartially, recognizing their individuality and respecting their integrity, without favoritism or discrimination.
Equity:
We believe in equal opportunities for all children and strive to reduce inequalities and injustices.
Gender equality:
We are committed to ensuring that girls and women have access to the same rights, opportunities, healthcare, education, and protection without discrimination.
Solidarity:
We value partnerships and alliances with other actors, including local authorities, civil society organizations, and local communities, to maximize our impact and promote children’s rights together.
Autonomy:
Through our partnerships, we work together to empower children to actively participate in decisions that affect them and to stand up for their own rights. We also strive to strengthen the capacities of our partners to empower them.
Commitment
The main objective is to support the most disadvantaged populations in Latin America, particularly children and young people, with special attention given to girls and women.
Promoting the rights of children and young people, especially working children and young people, protecting their status, and improving their education and training are tools that can help them build a better future for themselves and future generations.
The mental health of these vulnerable population groups is not forgotten, and psychological support is integrated into the various projects.
The projects are carried out by local partners, whose capacities are strengthened by Nouvelle PNP, as they are best placed to understand the realities on the ground and the needs of the most disadvantaged population groups.
All assistance provided by Nouvelle PNP is temporary. Once implemented, the projects become autonomous and can continue to have an impact on the population.
History
Nouvelle PNP – Fir d’Kanner a Latäinamerika (NPNP) is a Luxembourg non-governmental organization founded in 2004 that continues the activities of the non-governmental organization Pro Niños Pobres (PNP), which was established by Victor Kirsch in 1965.
PNP and NPNP are recognized by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MAE) and are founding members of the Cooperation Circle of Luxembourg NGOs for Development Cooperation. They have supported nearly 200 development projects in nine Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. For several years now, NPNP has focused mainly on three countries: Argentina, Paraguay, and Peru. NPNP is currently implementing four projects co-financed by the MAE in collaboration with Latin American partners.
The Pro Niños Pobres (PNP) association was founded following a meeting between some friends from Luxembourg and Father Victor Kirsch, then parish priest of a large community in Buenos Aires (Argentina) facing severe poverty. The call for solidarity made on that occasion led to the creation of the association with the aim of helping the poorest populations in Latin America.
Originally, PNP had committed to financing the operation of a daycare center in a poor suburb of Buenos Aires. “Fir d’Kanner a Latäinamerika” means “for the children in Latin America,” while “Pro Niños Pobres” can be translated as “for the benefit of poor children.” From the outset, PNP supported projects that met the real needs of local communities, particularly in the areas of education, nutrition, and housing. The organization emphasized close cooperation and constant dialogue between the association in Luxembourg and its local partners in Latin America to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the measures implemented on the ground.
In 2004, PNP changed its name to NPNP, but retained the essence of its commitment and historical priorities. This continuity was reflected in the continuation of targeted and concrete support for the most disadvantaged populations in Latin America, especially children, young people, and their families.
From PNP to NPNP, the organization has built its identity on the basis of a sustained commitment to Latin America, remaining true to its origins and original mission, while gradually adapting to changes in the world of associations.