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4926 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702
+1 (512) 401-3311
https://www.poderaustin.org

PODER (People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources) is a grassroots social justice organization based in Austin, Texas, founded in 1991. Led by women of color, PODER aims to increase community participation in environmental protection and economic development decisions affecting East Austin residents while redefining environmental issues as integral to social and economic justice.

Through programs and campaigns focused on environmental justice, such as land use advocacy and voter mobilization, PODER empowers communities to address their concerns as fundamental human rights. The organization remains steadfast in its mission to advocate for self-determination and healing among marginalized communities amid ongoing challenges in the fight for a sustainable future.

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