Knowledge Base

Esperanza United’s summer trainings continue with our August Empowerment series. Building off our July momentum, where we strengthened intergenerational connections, engaged in meaningful conversations on sex and sexuality, and embraced holistic wellness through Kumbé Healing, we are now set to dive even deeper.

Join us for a series of webinars and conversations that will inspire, empower, and equip you with the tools to develop professionally and personally. Understand legal pathways for immigrant survivors, challenge harmful norms, and explore how community is fundamental to collective well-being.

Texas Men S.P.E.A.K.: Empowering Latino men to prevent violence

Join us for a conversation with Luis R. Calderón Torres, an educator at the Office of Government Ethics of Puerto Rico, Emiliano Diaz de Leon, Men’s Engagement specialist at the Texas association against sexual assault, and Felix Martinez-Paz, Specialist for the engaging men & boys program at Esperanza United. Together they will discuss the empowerment of Latino men in becoming leaders in preventing violence against women and girls

Building partnerships to improve survivor health and safety

Join us for a conversation on building partnerships between domestic violence advocates and health centers with Elena Josway, program director at Futures Without Violence.

Safeguarding sanctuary part 1: Cultural bridges and legal pathways for immigrant survivors of GBV

Join us for a session on understanding the cultural context of immigrant survivors and the legal frameworks that protect them. Participants will learn about the importance of cultural competence in advocacy and the various legal protections available to immigrant survivors. The session will be led by Esperanza United’s Public Policy Manager Yasmin Campos-Mendez, Senior Manager of Health and Violence Prevention Patricia Emmanuelli, and REACH Project Staff Attorney Jessica Johnson.

Reclaiming all of me: My strength, culture, gender, and community (Part two)

Join us for a conversation with Vanessa Victoria, activist, speaker, entertainer, and writer. She will continue sharing her journey of leaving behind her family, friends, language, and beloved Puerto Rico to safely transition as a trans-Latina woman.

La fuerza colectiva: A Latin@ leader’s guide to transforming secondary trauma and burnout

Join us  for a conversation on strategies to prevent, address, and transform secondary trauma and burnout with Gabriela Zapata-Alma, Associate Director for the National Center for Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health.

Safeguarding sanctuary, part 2: Cultural bridges and legal pathways for immigrant survivors of GBV

Join us for Part 2 of Safeguarding Sanctuary with REACH project staff attorney Jessica Johnson, Public Policy Manager Yasmin Campos-Mendez, and Senior Manager of Health and Violence Prevention Patricia Emmanuelli.