El/La Para TransLatinas

El/La Para TransLatinas works to build a world where translatinas feel we deserve to protect, love and develop ourselves. As translatinas, we exist at the intersection of transphobia, sexism, racism, xenophobia and classism. Our participants have experienced high levels of trauma; more than 1 in 4 trans people has faced a bias-driven assault and the average life expectancy of a transwoman of color is 35 years old. El/La is a trusted anchor in our community, working together to build collective vision and action so we can not only survive, but THRIVE and LEAD. 

El/La's innovative, holistic, safe space provides programming in Spanish, based in Latin American culture, and connects low-income trans, intersex, and gender-diverse Latinx community to education and resources for self-determination, development, and growth. We build leadership and advocacy skills so we may lead the organization and work to secure racial and economic equity.