Established in 1962, the Pan American Development Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that offers a range of community-based services. It assists low-income families to establish small businesses and manage farmland. The foundation offers employment and income generation services for displaced people. The Pan American Development Foundation administers various social and economic development programs that foster democratic participation and practices. It provides emergency response and preparedness services for various natural disasters. The foundation also serves several immigrants and offers emergency relief solutions. The Pan American Development Foundation has partnerships with the Inter-American Disaster Mitigation Network, Pan American Health Organization and Inter-American Development Bank. Located in Washington, D.C., it is affiliated with the Organization of American States.