Gender-based violence

After more than twenty years at the helm of Esperanza United, Patti Tototzintle is retiring. To preserve her wisdom and lessons learned, we are organizing a series of conversations between her and the friends, leaders, and colleagues she worked with along the way. This month, we have Mónica Ramírez, founder and […]

As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to invite you to join us in celebrating MN Give to the Max Day  on November 21—Minnesota’s biggest day of giving! This special day brings people together from all over the state to support causes close to their hearts, and we’re thrilled to be part […]

In this special episode of Conversations Over Cafecito, we speak with Lina Juarbe, Vice President of Community Engagement at A Call to Men. We dive into essential topics for eradicating domestic violence and promoting healthy masculinity. Lina shares her journey as a survivor and advocate, revealing the importance of addressing violence […]

Leading Gender-Based Violence Group Announces Seventh Leader in Agency’s 40+ Year History Today, Esperanza United announces that Vivian Huelgo will be the nonprofit’s next President and CEO. Founded in 1982, Esperanza United mobilizes Latinas and Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence. They have been serving the Minnesota Latin@ community for more […]

This November, Latin@s and survivors deserve to be heard at the polls in races varying from those for U.S. President to members of Congress to ballot measures to local officials. Early voting has started in many states so the time to vote is now! Survivors deserve to vote safely. Here are […]

After more than twenty years at the helm of Esperanza United, Patti Tototzintle is retiring. To preserve her wisdom and lessons learned, we are organizing a series of conversations between her and the friends, leaders, and colleagues she’s worked with along the way. This month, we have current Executive Director at […]

Latina stars join gender-based violence advocacy groups Esperanza United and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) to promote WomensLaw Email Hotline October 15, 2024: Grammy-award winning artist and activist Gloria Estefan and actor and philanthropist Paulina Chávez teamed up with leading gender-based violence advocacy organizations, Esperanza United and the […]

The number of young people that identify as a sexual minority continues to grow in the United States. This factsheet highlights research with Latin@ sexual minority youth published between 2013-2023, with attention to trends and protective factors. Sexual minority is used in this factsheet to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or […]

Strategies and leadership shared by Latina Promotoras serving Latin@ communities impacted by COVID-19  Promotoras are leaders dedicated to bridging the gap between their community members and health systems. As mentors, educators, translators, and advocates, they use culturally responsive methods to increase community health. This report highlights the challenges Promotoras faced throughout the […]

This summer, Taller Salud hosted their “Campamento Afrocaribeñas y Afrocaribeñitas 2024” with the theme “We can dream big!” Camp participants were divided into two groups: “Afrocaribeñitas” (7-12 years of age) and “Afrocaribeñas” (13-18 years of age).  Seventeen Afrocaribbean youth from the municipalities of Canóvanas, Loíza and Río Grande attended the Afrocaribeñas […]