Oregon is going through major changes — and one of the biggest shifts is the rapid growth of our Latino youth population.¹ Their success is no longer just a hope for the future; it’s critical to the future of the entire state. Ensuring Latino students have real access to educational opportunities isn’t just about doing the right thing — it’s essential to Oregon’s overall progress and prosperity. Yet, despite all the potential, the road isn’t easy. Latino youth face a complica

BILINGUAL LITERACY CAMP August 3-6, 2026 This month we hosted our first ever community-based Bilingual Literacy Camp! 25 children participated, and 4 middle-school youth, 6 high-school youth, and 10 adult volunteers assisted. We met for one day at Schiffler Park in Beaverton and then relocated indoors due to heat and poor air quality. We were grateful to use the Beaverton Baha'i Center for the remaining 3 days of the camp. The camp primarily supported Spanish-speaking student

As we begin Empower Youth Latinx, we are excited to share our missions, goals, hopes, and dreams with all of you. By being a part of this...