COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

PRoMoToRAS ConTRA LA VIoLEnCIA

Healing through Hope and Resilience was the theme of the 8th Annual Promotora Conference.

150 Promotoras engaged in workshops focused on trauma-healing through storytelling and art to strengthen professional and personal skills. Dunia Elvir, news anchor for noticiero Telemundo 52, served as the keynote speaker.

offering hope, education and encouragement, Promotoras bridge cultural, language, and economic barriers to reach underserved Latinas in the context of their daily lives — at home, at work, and in their communities.

individual conversations and group presentations are tailored to each community, focusing on ways to improve health and well-being, and touching on difficult topics such as sexual assault, Hiv/AiDs, domestic and teen dating violence and stalking, conversations often avoided due to cultural barriers. our Promotora collectives surmounted pandemic challenges and found support with one another, while also giving back to end gender-based violence in our communities. in 2022, Promotoras also launched a weekly book club to expand knowledge and critical thinking, discover new perspectives, improve and maintain communication skills, and share insights while also strengthening interpersonal relationships.

Working with women has always been my dream. So, when I found out about ELAWC’s Promotora program helping women in my community, I decided to become a part of it.

In our Hispanic culture, it is still very difficult to break myths and misconceptions about domestic and sexual violence. With my training, I bring information and resources to give hope, support, empowerment, choice, and a voice to women. With knowledge, they can heal and live a dignified life without fear or violence.

65 New Promotora Advocates & 210 New Community Promotoras graduated

7 Promotora Collectives reached 6,031 Community Members

Conducted

494 Educational presentations

150 Promotoras Attended the 8th Annual Promotora Conference

Covid outreach Events

27,359 Community Members reached

6,031

When I see the positive changes women make to improve not only their life, but also their family’s life, it gives me the strength to continue on this path, often filled with obstacles.

I am passionate about my work as a Promotora and am grateful for the opportunity to help empower women in my community.