A cross-border civic platform connecting Latino diaspora youth through culture, community, and civic engagement.

Impact Snapshot

Since launching Aquí Sí Se Puede:

  • 120+ youth engaged across programs and events

  • 300+ items of clothing distributed in Santo Domingo Este through binational partnerships

  • Collaboration with La Plachinza (Dominican Republic)

  • Recipient of Made By Us Civic Season grant ($500)

  • Participation in ECOSOC Youth Forum (United Nations, 2026)

  • Invitations to High-Level Political Forum & International Human Rights Summit

Kickoff Event: Soundtrack of America

As part of our Made By Us Civic Season grant, Aquí Sí Se Puede hosted Soundtrack of America, a youth-led community event exploring identity and civic belonging through music and storytelling.Participants shared the songs that shaped their lives, creating space for connection, reflection, and cultural dialogue.This program was made possible with support from Made By Us.

Mission

Aquí Sí Se Puede is a cross-border civic platform that connects Latino diaspora youth to civic engagement, education, and workforce pathways through community-centered programming.We build experiences that help young people strengthen identity, access opportunity, and engage meaningfully in their communities across the United States and Latin America, beginning with the Dominican Republic.

Why It Matters

Migration shapes identity, opportunity, and access.
Many Latino youth grow up navigating two systems, one in their country of origin and one in the United States, without structured support connecting both.Aquí Sí Se Puede was built to bridge that gap.We create programs that strengthen belonging while expanding access to opportunity across borders, ensuring young people are not forced to choose between identity and advancement.Our goal is not only to support youth, but to build systems that connect communities across borders.

Get Involved

Aquí Sí Se Puede is a platform for Latin American diaspora youth broadly, currently rolling out through an initial focus on the Dominican Republic before expanding to additional countries.Current initiatives include:
- Youth community conversations
- Binational service projects
- Leadership and mentorship programmingOpportunities to volunteer, partner, or collaborate are now open.