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Photovoice: A participatory action methodology

Esperanza United centers Latin@ community voices. Photovoice, a participatory action methodology, allows for communities to lead and focus on needs and strengths in their community while promoting social change. Esperanza Unitedā€™s Research and Evaluation Center partnered with diverse community-based organizations across the United State to implement, train, and provide technical assistance […]

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AfrocaribeƱas camp 2024 in Puerto Rico: PhotovoiceĀ 

This summer, Taller Salud hosted their ā€œCampamento AfrocaribeƱas y AfrocaribeƱitas 2024ā€ with the theme ā€œWe can dream big!ā€ Camp participants were divided into two groups: ā€œAfrocaribeƱitasā€ (7-12 years of age) and ā€œAfrocaribeƱasā€ (13-18 years of age).Ā  Seventeen Afrocaribbean youth from the municipalities of CanĆ³vanas, LoĆ­za and RĆ­o Grande attended the AfrocaribeƱas […]

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New podcast: Celebrating Latina empowerment

In this special edition of Conversations Over Cafecito by Esperanza United, Public Policy Intern Roselyn Ovalle interviews Angelica Fuentes, a prominent businesswoman, impact investor, and gender equality activist. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Fuentes shares her personal experiences with gender discrimination and how these challenges inspired her to create initiatives […]

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Honoring Pattiā€™s Legacy: 5Qs for Patti from Liliana MuƱoz

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 sheā€™s worked with along the way. This month, we have junior at DePaul University, […]

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Listening circles with Latin@ faith leaders and community members

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 ā€“ October 15), I reflect on the role of religion, faith, and spirituality have in our culture and the importance of gender-based violence (GBV) programs respecting and supporting survivorsā€™ religious affiliations as another way to increase organizational cultural responsiveness. Ā  Mainstream programs are often mindful […]

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Engaging with #Cyberfeminism: A critical resource guide

Are you an emerging researcher? A teacher? An activist? Someone who wants to be part of ending gender-based violence (GBV)? Media is an important part of the normalization of such violence because it influences ideas, beliefs, and perceptions that enables harm. Yet as the audience, we can counter, resist, and negotiate […]

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Honoring Pattiā€™s Legacy: 5Qs for Patti from Amy SanchezĀ 

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 sheā€™s worked with along the way. First up, we have Amy Sanchez, current CEO […]

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New research on intimate partner homicide of Latinas

From 2021-2022, Esperanza United partnered with culturally specific domestic violence organizations across the United States to grow our understanding of how intimate partner violence (IPV) can lead to intimate partner homicide (IPH). Esperanza United conducted listening sessions and then an in-depth qualitative research analysis of homicide risks, protective factors, and barriers […]

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