Join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and YAYA for the culmination of the CIW’s fast outside Publix corporate headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, on March 10th. Fifty farmworkers and their allies — faith leaders, students, and community leaders from across Florida and … Continue reading
NFWM/YAYA would like to welcome Antonio Franco as the new Florida YAYA Coordinator. “I am Antonio Franco and I have been blessed to be the new Florida YAYA Coordinator. I have been a member of YAYA since 2009 and have … Continue reading
On February 18th Orlando YAYA had a yard sale fundraiser. Having stayed the night before, Yaya members woke up early that Saturday morning to assign roles and set up the various wares that had been donated by our wonderful community … Continue reading
On Saturday, February 11, 2012, YAYA volunteered working in the community garden of Fellsmere, about an hour and a half south of Orlando. The weather when we left carpooling from Orlando was brisk, but sure enough, when we arrived in … Continue reading
Immediate Job Opening (Full-Time) Florida YAYA Organizer (Orlando, Florida) The National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM) is a faith-based organization committed to justice for and empowerment of farm workers. YAYA is NFWM’s youth and young adult network. NFWM/YAYA educate, equip and … Continue reading
YAYA is having another great Yard Sale on February 18th in Downtown Orlando and we need your help! Come out to volunteer, shop and show your support! We also need donations! If you, your family or your friends have any movies, … Continue reading
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 (8 am -8 pm) Volunteer to work in the community garden of the farm worker community of Fellsmere. Join us for a day of community building, education and fun! Transportation will be provided from Orlando RSVP … Continue reading
Join YAYA in Tallahassee to advocate for immigrants’ rights! Ask your representatives to support bills that will benefit Florida’s immigrants including an in-state tuition bill for undocumented students, a driving privilege card for undocumented immigrants and a bill to provide … Continue reading
I wish you could’ve been there. The second Hit the Fields for Justice NFWM-YAYA/AMA soccer game was a smashing success. Both teams arrived ready to play at the beautiful soccer fields in De Leon Springs, FL. There were grade school children playing … Continue reading
Thirteen YAYA’s attended the rally in support of the Florida DREAM Act on Wednesday January 18th, 2012 at Rollins College. If passed, the Florida DREAM Act would guarantee equal access to education, as undocumented students or children of undocumented parents … Continue reading
MissionYAYAs organize their communities in support of farm workers, educating people and institutions about the conditions facing farm workers and mobilizing them to support their campaigns for justice.
YAYAs organize and participate in a diverse array of activities, such as letter writing campaigns, peaceful marches, lobbying,and awareness events. Through our work, we build relationships with farm worker groups as well as leadership within our own organization.
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