Washington, D.C. – Amid growing challenges facing working-class Americans, United We Dream has unveiled Powered by the People, a nationwide organizing initiative aimed at uniting and training immigrants, parents, workers, and youth to advocate for their communities.
The campaign, which includes workshops, regional events, and leadership trainings, seeks to equip hundreds with the skills to mobilize locally, defend labor and immigrant rights, and drive collective action. Organizers emphasize that working people—who fuel the nation’s economy—deserve a central role in shaping policies that affect their lives.
“We Power This Country”
Anabel Mendoza, United We Dream’s Communications Director, stated:
“The campaign is rooted in a simple truth: We, the people, keep this country running. Workers build our cities and harvest our food. Parents balance jobs and childcare to support their families. Young people lead movements for justice. Immigrants drive our economy forward. Yet these same communities face systemic attacks designed to divide us.”
“Powered by the People will unite hundreds—especially youth—to build power through over 40 regional trainings. Together, we’ll harness our resilience to fight for a future where everyone can thrive,” Mendoza added.
Bilingual Mobilization
The Spanish-language announcement reinforced the message, with Mendoza highlighting immigrant contributions and the campaign’s focus on solidarity: “Un futuro en el cual todos tengamos lo que necesitamos para prosperar” (“A future where we all have what we need to thrive”).
The initiative comes as labor and immigrant rights face heightened political and economic pressures nationwide. United We Dream, one of the largest immigrant youth-led networks, aims to counter division with grassroots organizing and leadership development.
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