Starting locally, Youth Adelantando will reach out to youth from all corners of the world, creating a global youth community of awareness of actions. During the 1980's and 90's, in the midst of the civil war in El Salvador, the government suspected almost everyone of organizing against them. Teaching was viewed as this sort of organizing, and teachers had to travel undercover with their supplies or they would likely be shot. One such teacher, Laura Lopez, was traveling through a village with her daughter when the army opened fire. As they were running, Lopez was shot in the back.
Youth everywhere have work to do in our world.
We are a diverse group, including different ages, sexualities, and backgrounds. We meet to discuss how we will make both our community and our world better. Bringing 3 youth from El Salvador up to help strengthen our youth voice and create representation in this country, as well as start communication between the youth and adults in this community. We Have Power We as youth have power. We have the energy to change the world.