Espacios Abiertos Puerto Rico Inc.

Overview

Espacios Abiertos Puerto Rico Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering civic participation and promoting systemic changes in Puerto Rico. The organization was incorporated and registered as a non-profit in 2014, though it was not formally established as such until later. It aims to empower citizens with information and tools to influence social, political, and economic processes effectively.

Mission and Focus

Espacios Abiertos focuses on creating and strengthening civic participation mechanisms. This includes efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. One of their key initiatives is the Fiscal Observatory, which provides data for discussion and analysis, including topics such as food security and public finance management.

Activities and Initiatives

The organization is involved in various initiatives to promote democratic engagement:

• Citizen Participation: Espacios Abiertos encourages active citizenship through campaigns like #DameTurno, which urges citizens to participate in decision-making processes about public resources.
• Accountability: The #CuentasClaras platform seeks to clarify how public funds are used and to ensure transparency in government spending.
• Knowledge and Education: The organization provides educational resources on civic participation and voting practices to ensure that citizens' voices are effectively represented in elections.

Recent Developments

Espacios Abiertos has been actively engaged in public consultations, such as those related to the implementation of the global minimum tax in Puerto Rico. The organization has highlighted the importance of civic participation in achieving socio-economic justice and systemic change.

Support

In 2024, Espacios Abiertos received a grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to support its mission to strengthen civic participation mechanisms in Puerto Rico. This funding is intended to enhance the organization's capacity to facilitate effective citizen influence over social, political, and economic processes on the island.

EIN

The organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 66-0927287.

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