We build an activist base

Community Base Building & Leadership development

Latina Institute builds community power by investing in the leadership development and training of our activist base, the Poderosas. They are at the core of all we do. The Poderosa Mountain, the cornerstone of our base building efforts, embodies the path our activists take to step into their power, be it online activism or attending their first community education meeting, to the transformational reproductive justice and political education trainings we offer through our state networks and nationally.

We invest in leadership at all levels. We create a space where community members can learn about our movement histories, uncover their own biases, and build a community of support.

We educate on issues and provide resources to build on the skills of our activists, with trainings on how to organize a rally, public speaking, canvassing, campaigning, lobbying, among others.

Community education & Civic engagement

Latina Institute offers education on key health and policy issues that impact Latinas/xs, their families, and their communities. Our Poderosas lead community meetings and take part in health fairs and events to continually inform our communities.

They host social gatherings and outreach events to raise awareness about the barriers to reproductive health Latinas/xs face.

We also carry out issue-based organizing and civic engagement efforts year-round.

Our Poderosas canvass their neighborhoods to learn more about theirs, engage them in our work, and motivate Latina/x voters to engage at the ballot box to achieve equal access to reproductive health for our communities.

We create opportunities for Poderosas – regardless of their im/migration status, ability to vote, or what language they speak – to take part in our democracy by informing the community about important issues and influencing public policy through calls and visits to their legislators.