Great.com Interviews Adelante Mujeres About Empowering Latina Women in Oregon
Peter Eickhardt from Great.com interviewed Adelante Mujeres as part of their 'Great.com Talks With...' podcast. This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world.
Being an immigrant can bring a whole host of disorienting challenges: prejudice, a language barrier, legal difficulties, and cultural pressures. Many women and girls of Latin American origin find it especially difficult to stand up and be counted. Bridget Cooke, Adelante Mujeres Executive Director & Co-founder, discussed the importance of empowering Latinas by equipping them with the tools to become leaders in their community.
A Ticket to a Better Life?
Adelante Mujeres tackles inequalities with a wide variety of programs that revolve around the principles of education, entrepreneurship, and empowerment.
Bridget explained that education is the main predictor of a better life for yourself, your family, and for all those you influence. Adelante Mujeres’ programs are designed to keep young Latinas in formal education for as long as possible in order to help lift their families out of poverty. Creating a business is another great way to engage with your community. Many immigrants have a real drive that can be effectively channeled through the dedicated entrepreneurship coaching Adelante Mujeres offers.
Listen to the whole interview to find out how Adelante Mujeres is debunking some of the myths and stereotypes that unfairly hold back Latinas. You can read more about our programs here. Adelante Mujeres also welcomes donations.
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