Where are you from? I’m from the motherland. I like to say that I'm a third culture kid. I am Nigerian–I’ve lived the first part of my life in Nigeria, I have lived in Europe, and now I live in the US. Tell me about your background and what led you to SVA. The job I...
It’s Our Future/El Futuro Es Nuestro celebrates and reflects upon a year of growth and resistance in their 2023 Impact Report. Visit their website to learn more about their work.
Where are you from? I am a North Carolina native. I'm originally from Winston Salem, North Carolina. But I grew up in Lewisville-Clemmons, North Carolina. Tell me about your background and what led you to SVA. I grew up in the church, and I did all my work in the...
Where are you from? I was originally born in New York, but I grew up in North Carolina. North Carolina is definitely home for me. And my parents are from Sri Lanka and India and we had opportunities to go there every other summer when I was growing up, so that’s a...
The National Council of Elders calls upon all people to embrace the courageous students demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the occupation of Palestine by the Israeli government, and the divestment of university funds that support weapons and War. As veterans of...
Where are you from? Jacksonville, Florida How did you get into movement work? I got into movement work kind of through an unconventional path. In college, I was involved in a Christian ministry that used a lot of grassroots organizing tactics to build our base...
The NC Disaster Recovery and Resilience Network is thrilled to be chosen as a host partner for the 2024 Rural Cinema Program. From over 200 applications, the Network was chosen as one of only 6 organizations to host the 2024 Film Cohort. The Rural Cinema Program is...
The Carolina Youth Power Fund (CYPF) is a nonpartisan grant fund that offers $500-$1,000 grants to support organizing projects led by young people in the south between the ages of 13-25. Projects must be led by people who are directly impacted by the issue(s), with a...
Peoples Solidarity Hub operates as a central hub for organizers and community members to join and build collective power in the Triangle of North Carolina. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, 46 organizations and individuals have hosted over 100 events in the space. ...
