Welcome to the
Arcadia Foundation

The Arcadia Foundation promotes democracy and curbs corruption in governments all over the world. We fight on-the-ground for those with little control over their lives, who yearn for understanding and support from their governments. We provide the platform, the tools and the training for political activism and encourage dialogue and transparency between government and their citizenry.

Its in our hands to create change.

 
 

Arcadia In The News

Ex-Telecom Execs Charged With Foreign Bribery, Money Laundering

Dec. 27th, 2010

The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. Justice Department announced charges against two former executives of a Miami-based telecommunications company accused of paying $500,000 in bribes to government officials in Honduras to maintain a long-distance telephone link with the U.S. Read More

Arcadia Foundation – Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Interview

Nov. 2nd, 2010

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe sits down with the Arcadia Foundation to commend them on their efforts to uphold democracy in developing nations and promote fundamental human rights wherever they are being upheld. Read More

Betty Bigombe Receives Dutch Rights Prize for Peace Effort

Apr. 11th, 2010

2305Arcadia Foundation President and former Chief Mediator between the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army, Betty Bigombe has been awarded the Geuzen Medal for 2010 for her efforts to end the war in northern Uganda.

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Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Debilidades insulzas

Nov. 30th, 2009

Globovision:

El Secretario General de la OEA parece sólo interesarse por algunos temas regionales, aquellos que por coincidencia favorecen el albismo y las políticas expansionistas e intervencionistas del teniente coronel Hugo Chávez. Read Full Paper

Robert Carmona-Borjas on Voice of America

Nov. 24th, 2009

Please click on the below link to hear Robert Carmona-Borjas speak to Voice of America on the latest in the Honduran leadership political turmoil:

Arcadia Foundation-Robert Carmona-Borjas Interview

Robert Carmona-Borjas on Manuel Zelaya’s Letter to Obama

Nov. 17th, 2009

Please click below for Robert Carmona-Borjas’ opinion from (HRN Radio Honduras) about the deposed Honduran President Mel Zelaya’s letter to U.S. President Barack Obama, claiming that he no longer accepted “any agreement” for his reinstatement in power.  

Robert Carmona-Borjas on the OAS-Televicentro Honduras

Nov. 12th, 2009

Please click on the link below for an exclusive interview from one of the most prestigious Latin-American networks, Televicentro Honduras, with Robert Carmona-Borjas, regarding Honduras and the role and current initiatives of the OAS:

Robert Carmona-Borjas on the OAS and Honduras

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HRN Radio Honduras – Robert Carmona-Borjas on Political Flux, Mr. Insulza

Nov. 12th, 2009

Please click on the link provided below for Arcadia Foundation founder Robert Carmona-Borjas’ interview with HRN Radio Honduras, regarding the Foundation’s stance on the role of Mr. Insulza in Honduras:

 

Al Rojo Vivo

Nov. 10th, 2009

From Globovision: Lamentablemente, la irresponsabilidad única de Hugo Chávez está llevando a Venezuela, a su gente y a las instituciones, a una confrontación militar con Colombia. Un disparate que no tiene precedente. No se trata de una guerra defensiva, sino de agresión, argumentando los acuerdos con los Estados Unidos que tocan puntos sensibles del bolivarianismo, es decir, narcotráfico y terrorismo de las FARC y otros grupos insurgentes. Read Full Paper

And Then…?

Nov. 3rd, 2009

Please see below for Robert Carmona-Borjas’ recent opinon piece in El Heraldo and  Globovision:

Tras negociaciones muy difíciles, los representantes del Presidente Roberto Micheletti y el depuesto Presidente Zelaya logran un acuerdo que remite el debate a las instituciones hondureñas, el Congreso Nacional y la Corte Suprema de Justicia, el tema de la restitución de Zelaya, punto de mayor fricción entre los negociadores. Read Full Paper

Two Premises: Unit and Transparency

Oct. 27th, 2009

Robert Carmona-Borjas in Globovision, El Heraldo:

El cambio se avecina, a pesar de una aparente desunión de la dirigencia opositora, promovida más bien por los situacionales oficialistas y de todas las trampas que se están montando en el sistema electoral venezolano. Read Full Paper

Robert Carmona-Borjas On Inter-American Dialogue, Honduras – HRN Radio, Honduras

Oct. 23rd, 2009
 

U.N. Security Council Accredits Betty Bigombe

Oct. 21st, 2009

Conseil de sécurité
6196e séance – matin & après-midi

Dans une nouvelle résolution, il demande que les ressources nécessaires soient allouées à la réponse aux besoins des femmes et des filles dans les situations postconflit

Le Conseil de sécurité a adopté, aujourd’hui, à l’unanimité de ses 15 membres une nouvelle résolution sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité. Ce texte vient renforcer le volet participation de la résolution 1325 (2000), dont l’ONU célébrera le dixième anniversaire l’année prochaine. Read Full Paper