Canadian Jesuits International is supporting Comparte, a network of the Jesuit Conference of Provincials in Latin America and the Caribbean (CPAL), which includes 16 different social justice organizations in 11 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Spain.

Network members are committed to sharing resources and techniques for implementing alternative and supportive socio-economic models in their respective countries. They are united in the shared belief that the world can and should be changed so that everyone, especially the poor and marginalized, can enjoy the benefits of a just and sustainable economy.

Comparte (meaning "to share") actively promotes alternatives to dominant models of economic development that have devastating social and environmental impacts on local communities. Founded in 2011, it began by supporting local production of organic coffee, cacao, honey, and other products; providing resources and facilitating communication among social justice organizations; and fostering partnerships with Jesuit universities to collaborate on research and specialized training. Its goal is for these initiatives to achieve sustainable development - economic, social and environmental.

The current project, which runs from 2026 to 2027, aims to improve the sustainability of 116 economic initiatives managed by producer organizations and supported by 12 social centres across eight countries. This will be achieved by strengthening agroecological transitions and gender equity, improving business management, and evaluating progress on social and environmental sustainability. These producer organizations are involved in diverse industries, including agriculture (coffee, cocoa, honey), livestock (poultry, guinea pigs), services (savings/credit groups, sustainable tourism), and manufacturing (textiles, footwear). 

Coordinator: Erminsu Ivan David Pabon