World Affairs Council, California Central Coast

Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, Inc., based in Oxnard, CA, is the first national organization dedicated to supporting women farmworkers in the U.S. Founded in 2011, it unifies the efforts of current and former female farmworkers and their families, advocating for labor standards that prioritize health, safety, and justice within farmworker communities. The organization works at the intersection of gender, migrant labor, and climate justice, aiming to create sustainable and thriving communities. Alianza actively engages in policy advocacy, community organizing, and direct support initiatives, addressing critical issues such as immigration reform and the impacts of climate change on agricultural workers. Generated from the website

Lideres Campesinas is a statewide network of powerful advocates based in sixteen farm working communities in California, dedicated to improving the lives of farmworker women and their families. With origins dating back to 1988, this growing movement focuses on creating healthier working conditions, safer environments, and empowering women leaders through organizing, outreach, and grassroots mobilization. Recognizing the inherent power and leadership of farmworker women, Lideres Campesinas aims to disrupt violence and raise awareness about women's rights through educational tools such as theater and storytelling. By investing in these women, the organization takes care of entire families and communities, making a significant impact on thousands of women across the state.Generated from the website