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Apply to the Colombia Alternative Break trip by November 29th, 2024. To apply, .
For questions please contact聽altbreak@american.edu
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Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Center for Leadership and Community Engagement
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
Migration and Social Justice in Colombia Colombia
This program will address social justice issues in Colombia connected to Venezuelan migration, focusing on health inequity, displacement, and aporophobia. Through partnerships with local organizations, students will examine the unique challenges Venezuelan migrants face, including limited healthcare access and discrimination. Participants will conduct research and engage in community activities to better understand these challenges and explore possible solutions, helping both migrants and native Colombians navigate this complex social landscape.
Dates of Engagement:聽March 8 - March 15, 2025
Estimated Cost:聽$2,300 - $2,600*
*Number provided is an estimated cost, final cost will be provided at a later date
Isabella Diaz is an undergraduate Public Health student concentrating in public policy. Passionate about promoting Latina health and empowerment, Isabella currently works as a research assistant for Calma, Conversa, y Cr铆a, a program dedicated to reducing maternal stress in Latina communities. She recently collaborated with Latina peers to produce a research poster for this project, which earned the prestigious AU Mathias Award for Social Science. Beyond research, Isabella actively advocates for her community鈥檚 future as a community organizer for United We Dream, the largest youth-led organization supporting undocumented migrant rights. Dedicated to amplifying Latina voices in leadership, she also conducts research for Latinas Represent, a national organization committed to supporting Latinas pursuing public office. Isabella鈥檚 work is fueled by her belief in the resilience and potential of her community, inspiring her to champion social change and equity.
Ariana Silva-Babilonia is a second-year graduate student at AU鈥檚 School of International Service, studying International Development with certificates in Humanitarian Policy and Global Health and Culture. Serving as Vice President of the SIS Graduate Student Council, Ariana is deeply committed to inclusive environments and student support. A member of ALCE, the First-Gen Grad Society, and the LHFSA Mentorship Program, she brings her passion for public health and human rights to her Alternative Break leadership. Ariana enjoys running, baking, and volleyball in her free time.
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