What is IdeaPaís

IdeaPaís is an independent think tank whose purpose is to promote Christian-social ideas in Chile through the Education of young people, dissemination of ideas and public policy proposals.

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How do we finance ourselves?

We are a non-profit institution. Our funding comes mainly from donations and services we perform.

Mission

IdeaPaís is an independent think tank, whose purpose is to promote Christian-social ideas in Chile through the Education of young people, dissemination of ideas and proposal of public policies.

Vision

IdeaPaís aims to generate a community of people trained in social Christianity, with an interest in public affairs and the social problems of Chile. Combining action and reflection, IdeaPaís works for a more caring society, with special attention to the excluded.

Principles
  • Dignity of the human being and transcendence
  • Social justice
  • Solidarity
  • Subsidiarity
  • Freedom
  • Right and duty of parents to educate their children
  • Family as the heart of society
  • Private property and universal destination of goods
  • Common good
Institutional Values
  • Excellence: committed work with high technical standards and sense of urgency, creating new challenges and thinking.
  • Critical sense: dispassionate analysis of reality, characterized by intellectual honesty and search of the truth. 
  • Autonomy: liberty to achieve intended purposes, promoting goals and processes with courage and daring.
  • Collaboration: networking with people from different disciplines and areas, complementing personal work and developing awareness of our virtues and individual limitations. 

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Carta: Instituto Nacional, hoy

Carta: Instituto Nacional, hoy

Señor Director: El sueño de ser institutano hace dieciocho años era la aspiración de muchas familias que veían en el Instituto Nacional, y en los liceos emblemáticos, una oportunidad para que sus hijos pudieran recibir una educación pública de excelencia. Cupos...

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Columna: La madre del cordero

Columna: La madre del cordero

Bastó que el resultado del plebiscito y el fin de año le dieran un respiro al gobierno para que volviera, como mono porfiado, a sus andanzas. La invitación a Michelle Bachelet al acto público del presidente esta semana es una más de esas jugadas que merece análisis....

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Carta: Solidaridad intrageneracional

Carta: Solidaridad intrageneracional

Señor director: La discusión previsional sigue estancada. El gobierno insiste con el reparto, soslayando las múltiples advertencias que le subyacen, mientras la oposición –o parte de ella– en que no apoyarán mecanismos de solidaridad que no provengan de impuestos...

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