The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) is a nonprofit organization that works to promote sustainable economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. PADF works with a variety of partners, including governments, NGOs, and the private sector, to implement programs in areas such as disaster relief, economic development, and democracy and governance. The organization has received funding from a variety of sources, including the U.S. government, the Inter-American Development Bank, and private foundations. PADF has been recognized for its work by organizations such as the United Nations and the World Economic Forum.