Who are we?
The Association of Paraguayans on the West Coast, (APCO USA), is a non-profit organization, which aims to preserve our traditions, folklore, promoting culture, carrying out artistic, cultural and sports activities.
Our purpose is to seek the harmonious and sustainable exchange of peoples, through actions and projects that promote the organization of the community and improve the quality of life of its members.
Our community will be dedicated to prioritizing cultural and social integration projects allowing alliances with all Hispanic communities.
Vision
May we be an organic network of compatriots, aware of our identity, capable to be of service to others, and be drivers of the achievements of our community.
Promote a more equitable and sustainable society, build capacities in people that live in disadvantaged sectors and participate in the development processes of the community. As well as within the country, promote actions aimed at sustainable development that address the problems of children and vulnerable sectors where priority needs arise.
Mission
Persuade people to be influential protagonists of their reality to share knowledge and propose tools to increase in community empowerment, within the framework of a more just, free and supportive society.
Provide well-being to vulnerable sectors and improve their quality of life.
Preserve our identity and transmit our crafts, language (Guarani), our folklore to the new generations, children of Paraguayans. Support artistic talents, with scholarships and training exchanges.
Board of Directors
Gladys Duarte-Ayala
President & Chair of the Board
Manuel Sugawara
Vice President & Director
Hector Meza
Treasurer & Director
Silvia Campos
Director of Outreach
Miguel Campos
Director Emeritus
Committees
Hector Meza
TECHNOLOGY AND MULTIMEDIA COMMITTEE