http://www.hispanictips.com Hispanic & Latino News Redefined - Empowering & Engaging Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:56:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2012/01/12/laht-a-quarter-century-after-leaving-her-native-mexico-entrepreneur-paloma-silvestre-has-found-success-in-new-hampshire-with-a-restaurant-evoking-her-mexican-husband%e2%80%99s-home-state-of-zacateca/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2012/01/12/laht-a-quarter-century-after-leaving-her-native-mexico-entrepreneur-paloma-silvestre-has-found-success-in-new-hampshire-with-a-restaurant-evoking-her-mexican-husband%e2%80%99s-home-state-of-zacateca/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:56:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=167223 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino Redefined. Empower Yourself!]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2012/01/12/laht-a-quarter-century-after-leaving-her-native-mexico-entrepreneur-paloma-silvestre-has-found-success-in-new-hampshire-with-a-restaurant-evoking-her-mexican-husband%e2%80%99s-home-state-of-zacateca/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/10/15/the-university-of-michigans-law-schools-human-trafficking-clinic-to-open-site-in-mexico/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/10/15/the-university-of-michigans-law-schools-human-trafficking-clinic-to-open-site-in-mexico/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:32:45 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=104673 The University of Michigan's Law School Human Trafficking Clinic received a $300,000 federal grant to open a similar clinic in Mexico next year.

This U.S. Department of State grant means this new clinic in Zacatecas, Mexico, will help victims of human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery. This crime involves the recruitment, transportation, harboring or receipt of people for the purposes of slavery, forced labor and servitude.

Human trafficking exists nationwide and across the world. It can be found in many industries: agriculture, spas and massage parlors, hotel work and domestic service, as well as prostitution.

"By awarding us the grant, the State Department acknowledged that the success of our clinic could be replicated elsewhere," clinic director Bridgette Carr said. "We're excited about this new venture and look forward to helping victims in Mexico."

U-M's clinic opened last fall—the first of its kind at any U.S. law school. Clinics allow students to gain practical skills in legal fields, thus several U-M law students will travel to Mexico to assist in cases and train the clinic's staff.

"Not only do the students gain valuable advocacy skills, they have been and will continue to be instrumental in protecting victims' rights, in shaping the policy conversation, and in drafting the language used in amendments to trafficking laws," Carr said.

Effective advocacy involves raising awareness about human trafficking among Mexico's citizens, law enforcement officials and other leaders, as well as victims. The process will take an undetermined amount of time, she said.

Carr and law students will work with nongovernmental organization Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (Center for Migrant Rights) and law school Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Unidad Académica de Derecho.

Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (CDM) is the first transnational workers' rights law center based in Mexico to focus on U.S. workplace rights. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to improving the working conditions of migrant workers in the United States through a four-pronged strategy of outreach and community education, intake and referral, direct legal services and policy advocacy.

"This clinical partnership is an exciting, innovative and true collaboration between CDM and law school clinics on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border," said CDM founder and executive director Rachel Micah-Jones. "Students will provide quality legal representation to vulnerable migrant communities whose legal needs often cross borders. In doing so, students will develop the skills to be transnational advocates in this new economy."

Carr said Mexico was chosen for the pilot clinic because of a previous relationship with CDM. In addition, law schools often overlook program startups in Mexico, opting instead to establish connections in continents such as Europe and Africa, she added.

This is Carr's second international effort to open a clinic. Last March, she traveled to Alexandria University to assist with the opening of Egypt's first law school legal clinic, which focuses on human trafficking and domestic violence. She met with the university's law students, professors and administrators to train them in teaching methods used by U.S. clinical programs. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/10/15/the-university-of-michigans-law-schools-human-trafficking-clinic-to-open-site-in-mexico/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/18/recipe-jerez-style-wedding-asado-asado-de-boda-jerezano/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/18/recipe-jerez-style-wedding-asado-asado-de-boda-jerezano/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:23:05 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/18/recipe-jerez-style-wedding-asado-asado-de-boda-jerezano/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/18/recipe-jerez-style-wedding-asado-asado-de-boda-jerezano/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/18/with-so-many-zacatecans-in-l-a-why-is-the-best-cooking-still-found-at-home/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/18/with-so-many-zacatecans-in-l-a-why-is-the-best-cooking-still-found-at-home/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:22:14 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/18/with-so-many-zacatecans-in-l-a-why-is-the-best-cooking-still-found-at-home/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/03/18/with-so-many-zacatecans-in-l-a-why-is-the-best-cooking-still-found-at-home/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/12/the-western-union-foundation-and-irv-barr-management-donate-90000-to-confederation-of-mexican-federations/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/12/the-western-union-foundation-and-irv-barr-management-donate-90000-to-confederation-of-mexican-federations/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:45:22 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=54235 "Following through on its commitment to empower communities by way of education and global economic opportunity programs, The Western Union Foundation and Western Union Agent, Irv Barr Management, today donated $90,000 to The Confederation of Mexican Federations (CONFEMEX) scholarship program through the Foundation’s Agent Giving Circle program.

CONFEMEX, an immigrant led membership organization formed by nine Mexican hometown federations based in Chicago, also has pledged to contribute an additional $45,000, boosting the scholarship contribution grand total to $135,000.

The Foundation’s Agent Giving Circle program matches one-for-one Agent donations to eligible nonprofit organizations in support of programs such as the CONFEMEX scholarship program in support of students living in underserved communities.

"Education is one of Western Union's Our World, Our Family® key funding priorities," said Western Union Foundation President, Luella Chavez-D'Angelo. "Western Union recognizes the core value of learning, and that education is one of the most important tools to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities."

The Western Union Foundation and Irv Barr Management grant to CONFEMEX will help provide college students with $1,000 scholarships.

Arcadio Delgado President, CONFEMEX added, “Education is a key priority to CONFEMEX. With the Foundation’s support and that of its Agent, the grant will help invest in our community and its future while helping develop a new generation of leaders. We are grateful for Western Union’s and its Foundation’s continued support in the communities it serves, particularly our students who strive each and everyday to succeed in school.”

CONFEMEX hometown federations include: Aguascalientes, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Michoacán, Oaxaca and Zacatecas.

Western Union's Our World, Our Family® program is a five-year, $50 million signature program designed to provide communities with the skills, knowledge and resources essential to breaking the cycle of poverty. The program is framed around four areas: Our World Gives; Our World Learns; Our World Strives and Our World Speaks. Through grant awards, each program area is given equal attention towards helping families across the globe continue stay connected, overcome barriers and realize their dreams.

In 2008, the Western Union Foundation awarded grants to 276 organizations in more than 75 countries and territories, totaling approximately $9.1 million in grants. The grants supported causes from natural disaster relief to fostering educational opportunities in communities around the world.

About the Western Union Foundation

Through the donations of The Western Union Company, its employees and Agents, the Western Union Foundation helps to fund programs that create economic opportunity around the world. Embracing the truly global nature of its corporate sponsor, the Western Union Foundation has granted almost $53 million to more than 1,840 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in 100 countries. Its signature giving program, Western Union’s Our World, Our Family®, is a $50 million, five-year commitment reaching people at every rung of the economic ladder. Through Our World, Our Family, the Western Union Foundation is helping migrants and their families stay connected, overcome barriers and realize their dreams. For more information, visit http://foundation.westernunion.com.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded money transfer services, Western Union provides consumers with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as well as send payments and purchase money orders. It operates through a combined network of more than 379,000 Agent locations in 200 countries and territories. Famous for its pioneering telegraph services, the original Western Union dates back to 1851. For more information, visit www.WesternUnion.com.

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Western Union
Daniel Díaz, + 1-720-332-5564
daniel.diaz@WesternUnion.com
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CONFEMEX
Arcadio Delgado, + 1-773-266-0459
arcadio@idpl.org" HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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Through its global signature program, Our World, Our Familysm, Western Union will allocate more than $430,000 USD to support the various economic and community development projects throughout the five states.

“The 4+1 program is producing concrete results,” said Christina Gold, President and Chief Executive Officer, Western Union. “In Zacatecas alone, the program has helped create more than 4,000 temporary jobs – boosting economic development throughout the region.”

The program is an extension of the 3X1 Program, established by the Mexican government in partnership with Mexican Hometown Associations in the United States.

Western Union first announced the 4+1 program in 2005 with Governor Amalia Garcia in the State of Zacatecas. Western Union is the first private-sector company to support the program.

The new 4+1 projects include:

Zacatecas: Green House, Municipality of Jerez; Prickly Pear Production Plant, Municipality of Nochistlan; Eco-Tourism Park, Municipality of Valparaiso; Commercial Market Place, Municipality Valparaiso; and Technical Assistance to Zacatecas 4+1 Projects across the state. Western Union’s 4+1 project funding for Zacatecas totals $100,000 USD.

Veracruz: Pork Farm, Municipality of Ayahualco; Diary Farm Equipment, Municipality of Miahuatlan; Acquisition of Green House; Diary Product Production, Municipality of Miahuatlan; Agricultural Tourism, Municipalities of Naolinco, Tonayan, Chiconquiaco, Miahuatlan and Landero y Coss; and a Poultry Business in the Municipality of Tepatlaxco. Western Union’s 4+1 project funding for Veracruz totals $142,000 USD.

Guanajuato: Diary Farm Equipment, Municipality of Leon; Textile Production, Municipality of Yuriria; Cattle Feed Production, Municipalities of Leon and Nuevo Lindero; Linen and Sports Clothing Production, Municipality of Cortazar; and Linen Production in the Municipality of Parra. Western Union’s 4+1 project funding for Guanajuato totals $80,000 USD.

Michoacan: Lamb Farm, Municipality of Charo; Tortilla Products, Municipality of Charo; Tomato Greenhouse, in Municipalities of Villamar and Vista Hermosa. Western Union’s 4+1 project funding for Michoacan totals $85,000 USD.

Guerrero: Vegetable Greenhouse, Municipality of Pilcaya. Total Western Union project funding will be $25,000 USD.

In the initial stages of the program, Western Union donated funds for eight projects in Zacatecas communities. These included an eco-tourism park, fruit and vegetable processing, nopal farming, agribusiness equipment, a pork farm and a computer assembly plant. In all, Western Union will contribute at least $1.25 million to these and other projects in several Mexican states.

Western Union’s Our World, Our Familysm is a five-year, $50 million corporate signature program supported by The Western Union Foundation and The Western Union Company. The program is designed to provide communities with the skills, knowledge and resources essential to breaking the cycle of poverty. The program is framed around four areas: Our World Gives; Our World Learns; Our World Strives and Our World Speaks, with each pillar given equal attention.

About the Western Union Foundation

Through the donations of The Western Union Company, its employees and Agents, the Western Union Foundation helps to fund programs that create economic opportunity around the world. Embracing the truly global nature of its corporate sponsor, the Western Union Foundation has granted nearly $48 million to more than 1,750 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in 70 countries. Its signature giving program, Western Union's Our World, Our Familysm, is a $50 million, five-year commitment reaching people at every rung of the economic ladder.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its affiliates, Orlandi Valuta and Vigo, Western Union provides consumers with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as well as send payments and purchase money orders. It operates through a combined network of more than 365,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Famous for its pioneering telegraph services, the original Western Union dates back to 1851. For more information, visit www.WesternUnion.com. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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