The Pan American Round Table is a nonprofit women’s organization with member Tables at the local, state, and international levels. The very first table was established in 1916 in San Antonio, Texas, by bold women who felt moved to address the negative effects suffered especially by women and children during the Mexican Civil War and border confrontations between Mexico and the United States at that time. They founded the Pan American Round Table based on a mission and vision of building bridges between the United States and Latin America at this critical time of historical transition and state formation throughout the hemisphere. This mission of mutual understanding, knowledge, and friendship among the peoples of the Western Hemisphere continues to define the aim of our organization today. The Pan American Round Table of Austin was founded in 1922. Our Mission / Nuestra misión The mission of the Pan American Round Table of Austin is to promote understanding and peace at home and among the peoples of the Americas through education, outreach and friendship. La misión de la Mesa Redonda Panamericana de Austin es promover entendimiento y paz en nuestro país y entre las personas de las Américas mediante educación, servicio a la comunidad y amistad.