We are committed to working together to change the trajectory of young Latinas through an ecosystem of culturally-relevant learning and support for their ambitious personal achievement and capacity to lead community-first, grassroots movements for equality, and create a positive impact on our collective future.
"Despite young Latinas’ importance to our collective future, our young women are lacking opportunities tailored to their cultural and community needs. Latina Leaders x Design will bring young Latinas together to identify and address a real-world social challenge.
We know they can make transformational change in their communities, so this isn’t just a thought exercise – we’ll bring business, academic, and social leaders from their communities to help them implement the solution they design."
Latina Leaders x Design is a new initiative envisioned by a coalition of Henry Ford Learning Institute, the Eva Longoria Foundation, and Momento Latino. In early 2022, Latina Leaders x Design was named one of 34 selected projects to receive funds from the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls, and one of 6 U.S. projects selected for funding cohort out of nearly 8,000 applications globally.
Historical, systemic barriers prevent educational and economic equity for young Latinas.
Opportunity. Structured, immersive learning program within an intentional community that nurtures leadership, entrepreneur-ship, and multi-generational mentoring.
Young Latinas with knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve personal academic and life goals, and address challenges with creative thinking and problem-solving.
Independent young Latinas who pursue the life path of their choice, who live and thrive, and contribute meaningfully to their families and communities as a result.
Unity. A movement of confident, capable young Latinas who are changing their communities and the world for the greater good.
Brings expertise in developing and implementing immersive programs that provide deeper participant learning through culturally responsive principles, Design Thinking skills and mindsets, and effective instructional practices
Brings expertise in providing programming that helps Latinas succeed in school and business, and helps empower the Latino community
Brings connections and a growing national coalition of activists, leaders, and artists lifting their voices and pushing for change
