Causes: Arts & Culture, Education

Mission: Cuatrogatos Foundation is a cultural and educational nonprofit organization created in 2012 and based in Miami-Dade, Florida. The organization works to develop projects for children, youth and adults. Through education, the promotion of reading, literature and the appreciation of different art forms, Cuatrogatos Foundation wants to contribute to the formation of civic values, the coexistence, understanding and respect of differences, and knowledge of other cultures. Another goal is preserve, share and disseminate Hispanic cultural heritage.

Results: Cuatrogatos Foundation has developed a great activity since its creation and has managed to establish itself as one of the most respected cultural and educational organizations of the city of Miami-Dade.

Target demographics: Cuatrogatos Foundation works for the entire community of Miami-Dade County, but with special emphasis on children, youth, parents and teachers.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 1500 children and young people and 600 adults.

Programs: Our main programs are:Visits of authors to public schools and other activities to promote reading among children and youth; Training courses and workshops for teachers; Cultural activities for children at the Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida;Picnic of Books (annual cultural event for families);Fiesta de la Lectura / The Reading Festival, a week of literary activities during Hispanic Heritage Month; Seminar on Children's Literature and Reading, held annually as part of the Miami Book Fair; Bookcrossing I'm a Traveling Book; Cuatrogatos Foundation Award for the best books for children and young people published in Spanish (awarded annually, as a result of a careful study and research of editorial production);Book presentations and literary recitals; Production of theatrical and musical performances for children; Children's and youth workshops for artistic appreciation and creativity, etc.