Our Programs

Convivir Colorado

Diverse Origins, Shared Futures

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Out-of-School Programs

We primarily focus on students’ out-of-school journey where each of our programs build on each other and increase in life application.

Podcast
YLC
Speakers' Collective
Summer Program
A&C Series
Mentorship Program

Conviviendo Podcast

Share your voice in our podcast to spark unity and shape inclusive spaces.

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Youth Leadership Council

9th - 12th Grade

Ensure our programming meets the needs of the youth we serve.

What former participants are saying!

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Speakers Collective

9th - 12th Grade

Uplift student voices and educate the community on how to be better advocates for immigrants and refugees

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Summer Program

6th - 12th Grade

Learn about immigration's impact on you and imagine how you can change the world for the better

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Arts & Conversations Series

6th - 12th Grade

Heal alongside your peers as you share personal stories and create unique art.

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Mentorship Program

9th - 12th Grade

Build a network of support for personal and professional success.

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Arts & Conversations Series

Youth talk about their mental health challenges and make art that is compiled into a digital and print magazine.

When: Spring & Fall

Eligibility: 6-12th grade immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students.

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Testimonials:

“It has broadened my understanding because it helps me understand society and everything that has been happening in the world.”

Kate
Student

My experience with Arts & Conversations broadened my understanding of the world in a way where I got to understand different views on the world and their culture.

Yaritza
Student

My experience with Arts and Conversation broadened my understanding the world was how the world changed from the past to the future.

 

Wendy
Student

Mentorship Program

Youth set goals and practice one-on-one accountability alongside adults with shared lived experience.

When: Spring & Fall

Eligibility: 9-12th immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students.

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Testimonials:

“I developed a closer network with the mentors this semester! I also got to help and see my mentee win scholarships and have so much to look forward to in her college career.”

Jaeyoung
Mentor

“I learned how to become a better example not only for myself but for the generations behind me.”

Jose
Mentor

“Thanks to the program I now have a lot of resources and knowledge about how to be able to study as an immigrant. I didn’t have any of that before and didn’t know where to look. It helped me get much closer to my goals.”

Manuela
Mentee

“The program helped me open up a little more and find a person that helped me. It also helped me notice that I am not alone and there are others that I can talk to.”

Marlene
Mentee

Summer Program

Youth explore how migration impacts their families, policies, and media and showcase their learnings through a collective art project.

When: every year, mid-June – end of July

Eligibility: 6-12th grade immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students.

Not Accepting Aplications at this time.

Testimonials:

I would say that this is a great place to learn about being 1st generation and how our parents/grandparents etc. being an immigrant affected us. It’s also pretty fun hanging out with other people and getting to know their background stories.

Magaly
Student

I would say that it’s a fun and entertaining experience that could change your perspective and give you more info not only about other things but about yourself.

Camila
Student

Yo les diria que es un programa increible donde todos son vienvenidos sin importar que idoma hables quien seas de donde vengas,etc.Es un lugar seguro donde puedes contar con personas increibles y que se dieran la oportunidad de venir.

 

Luz
Student

“This was one of the coolest programs I have been on. It’s really enjoyable and does not feel like school!”

Ashley
Student

Convivir brings students together and lets them learn in an environment that is funner than your traditional classroom experience. I enjoyed learning things like family roles and characteristics of white supremacy culture that I can identify in my life.

Sebastian
Student

Conviviendo Podcast

Youth find commonalities in their personal experiences and record and publish podcast episodes. 

When: Year-round

Eligibility: 6-12th immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students.

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Not Accepting New Students at this time.

Testimonials:

“It has helped me understand that I myself have power and my voice may help others or contribute to the change that I can do from sharing stories.”

Camila C.
Student

“When I talked I felt empowered in a way it almost made me feel like people would finally listen to me.”

Sam R.
Student

Youth Leadership Council

Youth plan events in collaboration with local partners and advise on the process and impact of existing programs.

When: Year-round

Eligibility: 9th grade- college-level immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students.

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Testimonials:

“It’s my favorite program, just because of the idea that [we] try to make changes and give our own [thoughts] about Convivir from the student’s perspective. I feel like this can make students feel like they have a say and that their opinions matter too.”

Alexa
Student

“YLC has been a [transformative] experience as I can exert skills such as public speaking in many spaces.”

Rafael
Student

Speakers’ Collective

Youth facilitate presentations at local events and conferences to uplift pro-immigrant narratives.

When: Year-round

Eligibility: 9-12th immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students.

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Testimonials:

“Speakers Collective has not only given me a space to share my story with my community but has also helped me develop skills in storytelling, authenticity, and confident public speaking.”

Jessica L.
Student

“Overall, a really fun experience and that it just sets you up for success for the future. You get to see that there are like minded people around you and you get to be part of a community”

Mihret S.
Student

Community-Wide Programs

We offer community-wide engagement that highlights an immigrant and refugee friendly ecosystem.

Community Events

Convivir hosts one community event every semester where students, families, and community members can gather together and celebrate the accomplishments of our youth.

Food, music, prizes and activities.

When: May, July, and December

Eligibility: Immigrant and refugee families, including parents, Convlvir students, and their siblings. We welcome new families!

Family Advising

Families new to Convivir meet with our outreach coordinators to identify areas of need, place students in the right program, and outline expectations.

When: made by appointment with outreach coordinator

Eligibility: immigrant and refugee families in Colorado

Please contact one of our coordinators to schedule!

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