RAPID Latinoamerica is a nonprofit association, a leader in search, rescue, response to emergencies and disasters and the risk management for sustainable growth in rural and urban communities with Little resources.

RAPID Latinoamerica is an entity committed to social organizations, local governments and businesses in the perspective of sustainable development, the promotion and application of techniques and methodologies of social development and the transfer of knowledge, both for prevention and mitigation, and for the preparation and response in the face of natural and technological disasters, counting on a team of experiences professionals at a national and international level.

RAPID Latinoamerica as an institution is very clear that the most effective and realistic contribution to disaster reduction and to the preservation of human life is the quick and decisive action to reduce the vulnerability while creating local capacity for political definition and programs for risk management.