Evelyn Archer-Taminger, SAF Solidaridad intern I have learned so much this year working for Student Action with Farmworkers. I look back and am shocked by how much I didn't know... [Read more]
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An Issue I Faced: Interacting through Zoom
Emily Velazquez, SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member An issue I faced this year was interacting with people through Zoom. Because of Covid, Zoom is the only option to connect... [Read more]
The Big Issue: The Fair Food Program
Maria Celeste Carbajal, SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member The big issue that I learned about this year in Levante was the Fair Food Program from the Coalition of Immokalee... [Read more]
The Disparities that Farmworker Children Face
Yuliana Ventura, SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member One of the big issues that was revealed to me this year through the Levante program was the disparities that farmworker children... [Read more]
Farmworkers are my family and my community
Omar Ibarra, SAF Solidaridad intern My time with SAF truly helped me see the extent to which farmworkers contribute to our communities. I was aware of farmworkers before and knew... [Read more]
The big issue that was revealed to me
Yarely Gonzalez. SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member Through the Levante program this year, the biggest issue that was presented was people being overworked and not getting paid enough. I... [Read more]
A SAF experience that stuck with me
A SAF experience that stuck with me was when we filmed to make a series called “Voces del campo.” The reason it had a big impact and stood out to... [Read more]
A Time I Witnessed Courage
I always witness courage when it comes to my father working his tail off.– Jesús Cabrera I have witnessed courage on my soccer team where I see my teammates push... [Read more]
A typical day at work
Emily Velazquez, SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member When I used to work in blueberries, my typical day would be from 8 am to 10 pm. I was pretty exhausted... [Read more]
Solidaridad + Levante Celebrate NFAW
Tyshenna Phillips, SAF Solidaridad intern In conclusion of National Farmworker Awareness week, SAF Solidaridad interns and Levante youth collaborated to conduct a presentation about the farmworker justice movement in the... [Read more]
I am a constant state of growing and challenging
Lucy Thames, SAF Cosecha fellow I amA messy mix of assumptions and biases -Learned, unlearned by kin and by society,I am a constant state of growing and challenging:Myself, my sphere,... [Read more]
A fierce advocate
Rachel Wright Junio, SAF Cosecha fellow Who am I? I’m a lot of things. Most notably, I’m a mother, a wife, an educator, an advocate, and an aspiring salsera. I... [Read more]