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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, we shine a spotlight on Las Atípicas in a new episode of Conversations Over Cafecito. This group of women has transformed traditional Puerto Rican music by blending it with contemporary genres, advocating for mature women in the music industry. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 junior at DePaul University, […]
During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – 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 survivors’ religious affiliations as another way to increase organizational cultural responsiveness. Mainstream programs are often mindful […]
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 […]
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 Felix Martinez Paz, Esperanza […]
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. First up, we have Amy Sanchez, current CEO […]
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 […]
Esperanza United stands in solidarity with unhoused individuals, many of whom are survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). We operate a shelter for survivors of GBV and their families and work holistically with over 600 individuals and their children each year. We know all too well about the barriers to accessing shelter […]
