Mujeres Unidas de Idaho

Mission Statement

Our mission brings Latinas in Idaho together to examine and to take action on issues affecting our communities. MUI develops new Latina leaders in our communities so each new leader takes an active role in society. MUI values the power of every woman and believes all women should be valued equally.

MUI Mujeres Unidas de Idaho (MUI) brings Idaho’s Latinas together to examine and to take action on issues impacting their communities.

Because each community faces different challenges, MUI establishes local chapters in communities that determine what issue(s) they want tackle. MUI runs a community forum to inform, educate and enlighten on targeted issues, with forums held in Twin Falls, Pocatello and Mountain Home.

MUI’s Idaho Latinas Organizing for Voter Empowerment project (I LOVE), educates and engages Latinas in the Idaho’s electoral process.

Registering to vote is of vital importance. We can not only vote but WE can have an impact on our local community. From school levees to district representatives, from sheriffs to mayors, WE can exercise our right to vote and make difference in our community.

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Objectives 2014

This grant will allow Mujeres to implement the I LOVE Initiative, as well as organize two to four social justice community organizing events for women in rural communities.  

Objectives 2012

Bring Idaho Latinas together in their communities and prepare leaders to take an active role in their community by promoting and holding their Annual Conference, training new leaders through the Community Strategic Training Initiative conference through Western States Center, and utilizing other local training opportunities.  

Objectives 2011

Bring Latinas in Idaho together to examine and take action on issues affecting their communities; to develop new Latina leaders in our communities so that each new leader takes an active role in society; and to value the power of every woman because we believe that all women should be valued equally. Send 6 more Latinas to CSTI training, grow MUI chapters in Moscow, Pocatello, Caldwell, and St. Mary’s Boise, provide more workshops and attract well known speakers to the MUI Annual Conference in June join more social justice & environmental organizations, and implement the Mujer del Ano celebration dinner.

Objectives 2010

Bring Idaho Latinas together to examine and take action on issues affecting their communities; develop new Latina leaders and ensure that each new leader takes an active role in society; and value the power of every woman. Send 3 “new” Latinas to CSTI; work on reproductive justice in Wilder, ID; continue “Parent Power” mini-conferences; increase civic participation among Latinos and low-income Idahoans in Canyon County through work with the ICAN coalition; engage Amigas in board-run monthly trainings and community projects; enhance the importance of the MUI Annual Conference through relevant high-quality workshops focused on community issues; and recognize prominent local Latinas at the Mujer del Ano event. 

Objectives 2009

Bring Idaho Latinas together to examine and take action on issues affecting their communities; develop new Latina leaders and ensure that each new leader takes an active role in society; and value the power of every woman. Provide CSTI training for 3 “new” Latinas; become a member of 2 new social change organizations and maintain UVI and IWN memberships; make the MUI Annual Conference a key event for Latinas by improving the variety and quality of workshops, guest speakers, and sponsors, and including the Mujer del Año event as a fundraiser; and strengthening relationships with other community based organizations.

Objectives 2008

Bring Latinas in Idaho together to examine and take action on issues affecting their communities; to develop new Latina leaders in our communities so that each new leader takes an active role in society; and to value the power of every woman because we believe that all women should be valued equally. Send 6 more Latinas to CSTI training, grow MUI chapters in Moscow, Pocatello, Caldwell, and St. Mary’s Boise, provide more workshops and attract well known speakers to the MUI Annual Conference in June, 2008, join more social justice & environmental organizations, and implement the Mujer del Ano celebration dinner.