TPS
Justice for TPS-Understanding the histories behind TPS & why it is imperative to #ProtectTPS
“They’ve been on the front lines, over 130,000 TPS holders have been on the front lines of the COVID pandemic…
Haiti
A Discovery of the Multicultural Haiti
Haiti has so many amazing attributes and characteristics that highlight the beauty of the country. From the arts, to the…
Costa Rica
El Mito Blanco, a film by Oscar-nominated, Nicaraguan filmmaker, Gabriel Serra, explores migration and identity in Costa Rica.
The storytellers in El Mito Blanco, a film by Nicaraguan filmmaker Gabriel Serra, are Nicaraguan women who live with their…
Madan Sara
Madan Sara-Meet the women behind Haiti’s informal economy. A film by Etant Dupain.
“There is no aspect of the Haitian economy where women are not at the base. If the Madan Sara does…
Haitian-American
“My Black is Beautiful,” First Generation, Haitian-American, Belle La Poet is a Frontline Nurse and an Artist
Mara-Joanne Derinor goes by @belle_la_poet, which is her stage name. Mara-Joanne’s parents are Haitian immigrants. They moved to the U.S.…
Education
Generation HB2281 – How the Banning of Ethnic Studies led to a National Uprising
“In Lak’ech Tu eres mi otro yo/You are my other me. Si te hago daño a ti/If I do harm…
Colectivo Arbol
Migrant Activist, Isaret Jeffers, brings resources, friendship and empowerment to field workers in Florida.
Isaret Jeffers, also known as Paisanita, is the founder of Colectivo ARBOL, an organization that serves migrant communities in the…
Haiti
Haiti overcomes COVID-19 and Rises Again
Haiti is a small, beautiful country. Stretching at just 10,714 square miles, tropical Haiti is located west of the Dominican…
Detention
Timeline of COVID-19’s Impact inside United States Detention Centers
2020… the year of Australia’s wildfires, fear of World War III, President Trump’s impeachment, NBA star Kobe Bryant’s death, Black…
New York City
“What we really need is community.” How one NYC nonprofit helps young immigrant families to thrive and reduce isolation.
Immigrant identity is in many ways the core of Washington Heights. Historically, the neighborhood on the northern end of the…
Asylum
The Fight to Reform the U.S. Asylum System: A Conversation with Human Rights First’s Becky Gendelman
Over the last four years, the U.S. has witnessed an unprecedented attack on asylum seekers and refugees. The Trump administration…
Honduras
Nidia Sabillon, University Student in Honduras, Offers Free Wi-Fi, Computer and Tutoring to Local Children
Gualala is a small municipality of the department of Santa Bárbara in Honduras. This picturesque village of indigenous Lenca origin…
Peru
Empowerment through Education – the story of Peruvian Hearts and how this NGO is inspiring the next generation of young, female Peruvian leaders
Today, it is no secret that the Peruvian education system has failed to provide quality education to the majority of…
Peru
Supporting NGOs in Peru and addressing citizen’s needs: A conversation with Diana Crousillat and Katja Montagne of Fundación OLI.
Most of the key issues affecting Peruvian citizens stem from the socio-economic inequalities that are present around the country. This…
Maine
Nonprofits Support New Mainers from Lewiston to Milbridge
Many would be surprised to learn that the town of Milbridge is home to the majority of Maine’s Latinx population.…
Costa Rica
Identity and ignorance: A personal message from an outgoing Immigration Writer
People who are born outside of the United States and have moved here to live come from a wide array…
Santa Fe
How one Nonprofit makes a Big Impact in New Mexico and Beyond
The state of New Mexico is known for dry weather and being part of the Four Corners Region, sharing its…
Mexico
Transportapueblos: Mexican Artist Libre Gutiérrez Creates Sculptures That Support Migrants
Libre Gutierrez is a visual artist originally from Tijuana, Mexico. His work draws upon a variety of mediums, including street…
Paraguay
Neighbors denounce environmental destruction in Limpio, Paraguay
This image does not correspond to any natural phenomenon or is caused by sediments or anything of the sort. The…
Mexico
Stories of Mi Mexico: Life as a Young Woman in Tepic
In June 2020, Latina Republic was fortunate enough to interview G, a young woman from Tepic, Nayarit, whose testimony was…
Peru
Creating Peru’s first Public Health Community Center: A conversation with Hands on Peru NGO Co-founder, Katie Baric
Due to a weak national health system, the citizens of Peru often suffer from preventable chronic and infectious diseases. In…
