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#GivingTuesday 2022: What Kind of Impact Will Your Donations Make?

By November 28, 2022November 29th, 2022No Comments

#GivingTuesday2022 is a day of generosity, sharing, and impact. This year we’re celebrating our Return to JUNTOSAbroad: México!

When JUNTOS was founded in 2008, it was originally intended to be a one-time trip to Mexico in 2009, but in the 14 years since, JUNTOS has expanded to bring 6 different in-person programs to 144 Community Alliances in 5 different countries, our JUNTOSAbroad: México trips have maintained a special place in our hearts, with an Abroad trip travelling there each year until 2020.

This year, JUNTOS is raising money to support our Return to JUNTOSAbroad: México! Your donation will impact every level of JUNTOS, from our Community Alliances through dance education and dance performances, to our Dance Ambassadors and Volunteers through the development of leadership skills, increased cultural awareness, and professional experiences, all going towards supporting our future global leaders.

You can help us bring tools of lifelong self-empowerment to underserved communities in Latin America as we simultaneously foster leadership skills, cultural exchange and understanding, and community-first mindsets in the next generation of global creative leaders.

What happens during JUNTOSAbroad? Watch below!

Are you ready to make a long-lasting international impact?

Join us on November 29th, 2022 for #GivingTuesday and help us make a global impact through dance!

What kind of impact do donations make?

$50 USD: Supports a one-hour JUNTOS workshop with 10 Ballet Folklorico Dancers in Oaxaca!

"The physical activity helped to establish a healthy body, but also a healthy mind through dance. The experience with JUNTOS developed confidence, group skills, and self-expression for the students of Fundación Salvación. To see them watch, learn, and dance together was wonderful, all through a Zoom call!"

– Jhonatan HernándezProgram Director at Fundación Salvación

$100 USD: Support 30 low-income participants with two confidence-building movement workshops!

“I truly believe that my experiences abroad truly changed the trajectory of my career and life.”

– Alicia DelgadilloJUNTOSAbroad: Mexico ‘10, Guatemala ‘11

$250 USD: Sponsors a two-day workshop and performance series at Casa Del Ninez, a children’s orphanage in Oaxaca City.

“The opportunities for growth, for me personally, and as a dancer, were boundless…”

– Georgia LipariJUNTOSAbroad: Guatemala ‘16, Mexico ‘17, SF ‘17, and JUNTOS Ambassador ‘17

$500 USD: Supports JUNTOS Staff members leading our JUNTOSAbroad Mexico trip in January 2023!

"As cliche as it is, dance really is a universal language. Although I've been able to work on my Spanish, working with JUNTOS and our Community Alliances has given me the tools to sharpen my nonverbal communication skills. I've narrowed down how much time spend overthinking about the what-ifs and commit to the now. I've found that I teach with a new kind of confidence, and it's because I finally understand that teaching itself can be a form of outreach. It takes some amount of selflessness and vulnerability to connect with others while also sharing new information. Students don't need a teacher that's a "know it all"; they need someone energetic, believes in what they do and sees far enough ahead to what they can be Not only has JUNTOS allowed me to reach this conclusion for myself as an educator, but they model it for me as a lifelong student."

– Kennedy HillJUNTOSVirtual Global Teacher (Jan 2021-present)

Did you know that when JUNTOS was founded in 2008, it was originally intended to be a one-time trip to Mexico in 2009?

Over the 14 years since, though JUNTOS has expanded to bring 6 different in-person programs to 144 Community Alliances in 5 different countries, our JUNTOSAbroad: México trips have maintained a special place in our hearts, with an Abroad trip travelling there each year until 2020.

To emphasize the importance of this return to our programming, we are highlighting some of the Alumni who have lived the JUNTOSAbroad: México experience, and the ways that their experience has influenced their lives.

Check out the playlist below to watch testimonials from some of our incredible Alumni!
We believe that the JUNTOS impact starts with sharing dance and leads to community action. You can help us bring tools of lifelong self-empowerment to underserved communities in Latin America as we simultaneously foster leadership skills, cultural exchange and understanding, and community-first mindsets in the next generation of global creative leaders. Are you ready to make a long-lasting, international impact? BONUS: Double your impact today! The JUNTOS Board has pledged 1:1 matches on the first $3000 USD raised! Click here to help us reach our fundraising goal of $11,000!