For the Greeks, the word Polydorus meant many gifts. In Greek mythology, Priam - considered someone who had many gifts - was also known as Polydorus.
For many Latin American children, the literary collection “Los Cuentos de Polidoro” was a gift for learning to read and getting closer to other cultures through legends, tales, stories, and mythology.
For us, Polidore is a platform that allows immigrants and host community members to get to know their cultures and values through the importance of the Rule of Law and Civic Education.
Traditional strategies are mainly focused on advocating and defending human and civil rights. This fair and humane approach seeks to foster respect for the rights and dignity of all people. In this regard, other governments, international organizations, and nonprofit organizations perform outstanding and laudable work.
However, through years of diplomatic and consular experience, our founder realized that it is not just a unilateral effort, it must be a two-way street!
Thus, Polidore's mission is to contribute to the betterment of society by promoting a balance between rights and responsibilities (2R's).
In striving to achieve this balance, at Polidore, it is our responsibility and moral obligation to work together with immigrants so they can understand the culture, values and system of the U.S. Unbeknownst to many Americans, immigrants are already looked upon as the backbone of the U.S. economy, however, much remains to be done in the political, civic, cultural and social arenas.
Immigrants face the difficult challenge of adapting to and being accepted in the U.S. Apart from understanding their rights, they also need to be aware of their responnsibilities as they strive to integrate effectively into this new society. That is where the Rule of Law and Civic Education come into play.
“Our mission is to promote Understanding, the importance of the Rule of Law, and Civic Education within the Cross-Cultural Community in the United States”
At Polidore, we believe in the power of civic leadership as a transformative tool for the Hispanic community. Through our program, we guide Hispanic immigrants in the process of discovering and enhancing their talents and strengths, providing them with the necessary knowledge about their rights and responsibilities within society. By understanding the rules of the game and strengthening their skills, these emerging leaders not only build their own paths but also inspire others to create a positive impact in their communities, fostering a more just, equitable, and participatory environment for all.
At Polidore, we aspire to build a more respectful and empathetic community where the Rule of Law, and Civic Education serve as the fundamental pillars of understanding and peaceful coexistence in a diverse society. We believe that civic leadership is an essential tool for individuals to not only understand their rights and responsibilities but also to act as agents of change within their communities.
Building upon our strong foundations, we have developed innovative strategies that prioritize the advancement of our rights while emphasizing the importance of assuming our obligations. Our commitment to developing civic leaders is rooted in the principle that "no one is above the law, and we are all equal before it." For us, the Rule of Law and Civic Education go beyond merely following regulations; they involve cultivating a collective awareness of the values that sustain them, allowing individuals to adapt and integrate into society.
We promote adaptation and acceptance as key tools in the fight against discrimination, fostering an environment where each member of the intercultural community can identify, develop, and reach their full potential. Through civic leadership, we encourage active citizenship, inspiring and co-creating solutions that strengthen the social fabric and generate a positive impact on society.
One of the biggest challenges facing the global order is the ever-increasing international migration. Migration is a two-way experience at the human level. Immigrants and communities throughout the U.S. need to focus on creating a Cross-Cultural Community to overcome the core challenge of gaining mutual acceptance.
In the United States, migration is a disruptive event for immigrants arriving from completely alien conditions, as well as for communities in the U.S. that are forced to accept them. For a variety of reasons immigrants harbor serious concerns about their ability to be accepted and to adapt to a new society. Striving in an alien environment for immigrants poses an emotional, social, and economic burden that tipically takes an entire generation to overcome. Conversely, communities in the U.S. also encounter resistance regarding acceptance and adaptation. They too experience feelings of concern, anxiety, fear, and rejection of the unknown in dealing with newly arrived immigrants now memmbers of their communities.
The Pact represents a moral commitment between immigrants and communities in the U.S. that aim to strike a balance between upholding the rights and responsibilities of all individuals contributing to a more respectful, friendly and embracing community. The pact allows both immigrants and communities in the United States – what we call a Cross-Cultural Community – to identify, pursue, and achieve their own goals and objectives.
The Pact seeks to recognize the rights and responsabilities of both immigrants and communities in the U.S., all the while complying with our responsibilities and obligations.
This Pact is based on two pillars:
