Part Three: A Victory Brought By Unity “ Where there is unity there is always victory” -Publilius Syrus As we near the end of this community’s story, we take a step back and reflect on the unity that was a driving force in this journey. [...]
“Opens door of opportunity for the underprivileged people of the region so they can break-away from the poverty mindset.” Very few organizations are passionate about the communities they serve and the people who live in those communities. Often many organizations forget about the small colonias [...]
Part Two: The Invisible Power Of A Voice “It only takes one voice at the right pitch, to start an avalanche.” - Dianna Hardy Taking that first step in a journey is one of the hardest things to do. There is bravery, strength, hope, doubt, [...]
Part One: Power of Community Organizing “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about” -Margaret J. Wheatley The odds were already stacked against Anapra since its settlement. For years Anapra and its people had to battle through many [...]
The work of the Empowerment Congress of Doña Ana County is so vitally important because of the families and communities it supports and serves. Doña Ana County is home to 37 designated Colonias; the designation of a Colonia is generally an unincorporated, rural community along the [...]
National Civil Rights Group to Honor Organizer Daisy Maldonado for Work in New Mexico’s Colonias Leader of the Empowerment Congress of Doña Ana County a National Example for Muslim Changemakers WASHINGTON, DC — Today, national civil rights group Muslim Advocates announced that it will honor [...]
For the last two years, EC's director, Daisy Maldonado participated in Kindle Project's Slow Fuse an, all female-led, grassroots, participatory grantmaking program. To learn more here: Kindle Project Slow Fuse
Empowerment Congress of DAC is one of the many community partners that delivers youth programming at Lynn Community Middle School. EC and Lynn share a vision where youth voices are provided space in our community so that they can express who they are and where [...]
New Projects are in the Works!!
New Projects are in the Works!!
