Ubuntu in Latin America

The Ubuntu LATAM Network stands out for its diversity, sense of community, and passion, bringing together more than 5,000 people from the educational, business, social, and public sectors who have adopted the Ubuntu method as the foundation for their personal and professional development.

Founded in 2018 with the transfer of the IPAV methodology to universities in Colombia and Peru, it subsequently expanded to Venezuela and Brazil in 2019, to Mexico in 2023, to Argentina in 2024, and to Ecuador in 2025.

Around the World | Latin America

Where are we?

We operate in seven countries in the region: Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, and Ecuador.

5000+

Trained Ubuntu Leaders

16+

Partners

760+

Trainers

7

Latin American Countries

Ubuntu Team in Latin America

The Ubuntu LATAM team promotes collaborative networks, local impact, and social transformation in different cultural contexts. 


President of the Ubuntu LATAM Council

Ubuntu Colombia Leader (Central Region)

Ubuntu Colombia Leader (Eastern Region)

Ubuntu Mexico Leader

Ubuntu Peru Leader

Ubuntu Venezuela Leader

Ubuntu Leader, Ecuador

Argentina, co-leader

Argentina, co-leader

What does the Ubuntu LATAM network offer?

In various settings—including schools, universities, businesses, and social organizations—the Ubuntu LATAM network promotes servant leadership, empathy, and collaboration as fundamental principles for the development of individuals, organizations, and communities.

Ubuntu as a Powerful Tool for Promoting Youth Leadership

We support the region’s educational communities in strengthening relationships among students, educators, school leaders, and administrative staff by sharing interactive and experiential teaching tools that complement formal education. At the same time, Ubuntu has established itself as a leadership platform that connects young people from around the world and challenges them to practice servant leadership in their communities. Following the training, Ubuntu Schools establish thematic clubs focused on transforming their local areas and spreading the Ubuntu spirit throughout the educational community.

A Higher Education Strategy in Service of the Community

Currently, the Network includes six universities in the region that implement the Ubuntu method: UPAEP in Puebla, Mexico; EIA University in Medellín and the Free University in Cúcuta, Colombia; and the University of the Pacific in Lima and USAT in Chiclayo, Peru. The Ubuntu method has become an educational management tool that offers young people new ways to relate to one another and connect with their purpose. At these universities, Ubuntu training programs challenge faculty, administrators, administrative staff, and students to participate in spaces for dialogue, service, and inspiration. The methodology has also been integrated into the curricula of various degree programs, deepening the teaching of servant leadership from diverse perspectives.

The Ubuntu philosophy supports the development of leaders who are more humane, collaborative, and focused on the organizations’ purpose.

Through a more flexible and hybrid approach, focused on connecting employees and teams to their personal and organizational purpose, the Ubuntu model strengthens leaders who value interdependence and complementarity within companies. At the same time, the Ubuntu method has established itself as a positive response for the communities with which organizations engage, creating spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and joint creation.

Ubuntu as a Network for Transformation and Service

The Ubuntu method adapts to the needs of various social organizations in Latin America that promote contexts, tools, and methodologies geared toward the social development of the most vulnerable populations. One of its main advantages is the “Training of Trainers” model, which empowers community leaders and gives them the autonomy to train new Ubuntu leaders. This approach has made it possible to build a network of volunteers from different sectors, dedicated to integrating and training a growing number of young people.

Community Testimonials

Stories of servant leadership and the power of the Ubuntu philosophy.

"In the tapestry of Latin American leadership, ubuntu weaves connections that run deeper than borders."
Alberto Molina
Director of CEGES, UP, Peru
"Our shared humanity transcends individual stories, creating a powerful narrative of collective transformation."
Juan Antonio Jaén
Community leader, Bolivia
"Ubuntu taught me that true strength lies not in individual achievement, but in our collective resilience and shared humanity."
Miguel Fernandez
Social innovator, Paraguay