Be a Delegate
International Delegations to Cuba, Colombia and Honduras
Witness for Peace builds transnational grassroots solidarity to resist U.S. government and corporate policies that contribute to violence, poverty and oppression in the Americas.
Our delegations take U.S.-based activists through an immersive and collectively transformative process with our local partners in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our delegations use a popular education pedagogy and focus on the struggle and principled leadership of Indigenous, African-descendant and Campesino land defenders, community organizers, and peacebuilders.
Every delegation is a unique and unforgettable experience. Each delegation has an itinerary with scheduled activities, meetings, training, and visits that are specific to the thematic framing and the group’s participants. All delegations center the work, testimonies, and requests from local grassroots organisations that are committed to justice.
Solidarity Collective designs our Popular Education and Advocacy Program to provide you with skills and on-the-ground experiences that you can leverage in your ongoing work for justice, dignity and collective well-being. Since 1983, we’ve connected more than 20,000 delegates with a grassroots analysis and with the urban and rural communities that lead struggles across the Americas!
Attend an Event
To see what events we have coming up, check out our Facebook or Instagram or join our mailing list to stay up to date.
Speakers Tour. Attend a lecture in the fall of each year to hear a guest speaker from Latin America address the issues of the day. Lectures are held throughout the southeastern U.S. and are free and open to the public. Want to get even more involved? Organize a Speaker’s Tour event yourself! In the past speaker’s have spoken to University classes, high school classes, church congregations, and local non-profit groups.
Volunteer & Intern With Us!
If you are interested in helping spearhead the effort to bring greater peace and justice Latin America communities, Witness for Peace has multiple volunteer positions and internships available.
Volunteer Opportunities:
An updated list of volunteer positions can be found here. On the form, you will have a chance to list the different ways that you would like to contribute to the cause. Please keep in mind that we are a grassroots organization and it is our base (you) that really keeps us going.
Internships:
During both fall and spring semesters, as well as over the summer, Witness for Peace offers part-time unpaid internships. In the past, students have coordinated our Pilgrimage for Peace and Justice, overseen our Speaker’s Tours, and mobilized delegations. After interning, many students continue to be involved in Witness for Peace (we’re so grateful for their passion for our work!), either traveling themselves on a delegation, joining our board of directors, or continuing to volunteer in a wide variety of capacities.
Make a Monetary Donation.
Your donations help with administrative and operating costs. We would not be here without the help of our gracious donors. Whether $1 or $1000, every little bit helps us. Please consider giving what you can. Click this link to donate now!