Hispanic Access Foundation’s fifth annual Latino Advocacy Week begins on April 28 and runs through May 2, 2025. Latino Advocacy Week was launched in 2021 to help build the capacity and familiarity among Latinos to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. This year’s theme in “Our Voice, Our Strength, Our Future”, which is essential as the Latino community continues to shape the nation's social, economic, and political landscape.
“Latinos are a growing segment of the U.S. population, and an increasingly driving force,” said Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. “However, significant barriers hinder Latinos’ participation in America’s democratic processes–language, knowledge, accessibility. Latino Advocacy Week helps break down those barriers, and ensure our community can engage in advocacy efforts that influence policies affecting their communities.”
In light of the recent 2024 elections, Latino Advocacy Week 2025 stands as a pivotal moment for the Latino community to amplify its voice and influence. The 2024 elections witnessed a historic turnout, with an estimated 17.5 million Latinos casting their votes—a 6.5% increase from 2020—highlighting the community's growing electoral significance. Despite this progress, challenges persist. Latino Advocacy Week 2025 aims to empower Latinos to engage actively in the democratic process, address pressing issues, and ensure that their collective voice shapes policies affecting their lives.
Throughout the week, Hispanic Access Foundation will host virtual workshops, including advocacy workshops, panel discussions with policymakers, and community-led initiatives to encourage civic engagement. We also encourage partner organizations nationwide to participate, amplifying Latino voices in key policy areas affecting their local communities, such as education, healthcare, the environment, immigration, etc.
Here is more information on the 2025 signature events:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - Amplifying Latino Voices: Advocacy for Change
03:00pm - 04:00pm EST
Description: Join us for an empowering webinar designed to inspire and equip Latino advocates to take action and drive meaningful change in their communities.
Amplifying Latino Voices: Advocacy for Change brings together leaders at the forefront of immigration, education, and health policy to share their stories, strategies, and successes.
This dynamic event will explore how advocacy can strengthen partnerships, uplift Latino communities, and shape a better future for all. Participants will gain practical tools to elevate their voices, influence policy, and become agents of change at the local and national levels.
What to Expect:
- Insightful conversations with Latino leaders and changemakers
- Real-world examples of advocacy in action
- Tips and resources to effectively engage in policy change
- Opportunities to connect with a community of passionate advocates
Remarks by:
- Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation
- Anais Martinez, Community School Coordinator
- Juventino Meza, Environmental & Energy Policy Lawyer
- Milagros Grullón, Executive Director
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Latinos at the Forefront: Protecting Our Lands, Water & Communities
03:00pm - 04:00pm EST
Description: Join us as the Conservation Team at Hispanic Access shares how they are moving conservation priorities forward within the context of a new administration while continuing to uplift Latino leaders in environmental work & the valuable contributions our community continues to build in the effort of protecting our natural resources.
This webinar will include updates on annual priorities within Hispanic Access' conservation programs, resource sharing, calls to action, and ways to engage with programming and advocacy efforts with our network members and general public.
Remarks by:
- Jessica Godinez, Latino Conservation Week Program Manager
- Sofia Barboza, Ocean Program Manager
- Hilda Berganza, Climate Program Manager
- Vanessa Muñoz, Waterways Program Manager
For more information on Latino Advocacy Week 2025 and how to get involved, visit www.latinoadvocacyweek.org.