About Us
The Quixote Center dismantles oppressive systems and structures so that vulnerable people are empowered to become the artisans of their own destiny. Inspired by liberation theology, we do this through sustainable development, U.S. policy reform, economic justice, and educational initiatives.
Latest Action
Tell your Representative to Support the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act (HR2643, S1854)
The humanitarian situation in Haiti continues to worsen as its people suffer from a crisis of gang violence and hunger, fueled by weapons and ammunition trafficked from the US. The flow of illegal weapons not only allows gangs to terrorize communities, but undermines stabilization efforts in Haiti such as long-term governance solutions and security reforms. Cutting off the financing for arms dealing in Haiti is crucial because it deprives gangs of the weapons they use to decimate communities and and commit atrocious crimes against humanity.
Join us in taking action to curtail the power of Haiti’s gangs by urging your representative to support the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act which directs sanctions at Haiti's political and economic elites who finance gangs and profit from gang violence.
Thanks to bipartisan support, this bill has a strong chance of passing in both the House and Senate.
Use this form to urge your representative to support the bill!
Recent Updates
The Vital Role of the Franciscan Network for Migrants in Panama
As a result of policies in the US, Panama, a strategic migratory corridor in the Americas, is witnessing a rise in reverse migration. After arduous journeys north in search of safety or better opportunities, migrants are forced or choose to go back due to exhaustion or political obstacles. With the support from Quixote Center, the Franciscan Network for Migrants (RFM in Spanish) team in Panama is a key actor addressing this often-invisible phenomenon, offering humanitarian aid, shelter, and emotional support to those whose dreams were interrupted.
USMCA Reforms Must Protect Human Rights Over Profits
Trade justice lies at the core of a fair and just economic system. This summer Quixote Center published an article exposing how free trade agreements like NAFTA fueled migration out of Mexico. Trade policies not only impact migration but also outline the rules related to arms trafficking.
State of the Plantain and Veterinary Pharmacy Projects at Grepen Center in Haiti
Situated in the commune of Gros Morne where 3 out its 8 sections have suffered from gang violence, the Jean Marie Vincent (Grepen) Center has had to keep a low profile and downsize or even suspend some activities since 2024. With access to the center becoming ever more difficult for construction workers, staff and customers, the plantain and veterinary pharmacy projects, that Quixote Center donors support, have been affected.