Convivir Colorado

What We Do

We leverage the power of storytelling, artistic expression, and community building to encourage self-empowerment and leadership development. Convivir offers our students safe spaces to find pride in their migrant identity, opportunities to apply their leadership, and a community that will support them along the way.

Why We Exist

1 in 10 Coloradans are foreign-born and more than half are not US citizens. And this is not to mention the hundreds of new migrants enrolling in our schools throughout the past year!

Our migration-impacted youth are experiencing mental health challenges, language barriers, income instability, and educational inequity among other challenges. Yet most schools, providers, and community members don't know how to adequately support them because of xenophobia at worst and misinformation at best. 

Convivir believes that all students, regardless of their national origin or immigration status, deserve the opportunity to succeed, so we focus on supporting their healing journey, uplifting their voices, and encouraging their leadership.

What We've Been Up To

This year has been a milestone for growth and deepened connections in our community!

We welcomed Tri, our Vietnamese outreach contractor, and expanded our network by building coalitions with incredible youth-serving nonprofits like AGI, ViVe School, the Mongolian School of Colorado, and Latino Outdoors. Our mentorship program continues to thrive, bringing more diversity than ever, and we’ve officially kicked off alumni engagement! Our school enrichment programs are ramping up, and we’re thrilled to see our youth embrace outdoor field trips like skiing and camping. It’s been a joy to watch their enthusiasm and dedication soar.

Youth Testimonials

• "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." - Arts & Conversations Student
• "This program really showed me that I have a support system. It has helped me to become more confident and productive with myself and goals." - Mentorship Program Student
• "I used to feel that since I grew up on a more American side of life I didn’t connect as much with my cultural side but now I feel that I’m a mix of both." - Summer Program Student
• "It has allowed me bring out my voice and ultimately speak out in front of a digital and physical audience." - Speakers' Collective Student
• “It has helped me in so many ways and one of them is becoming more confident with myself and being able to speak up more.” - Youth Leadership Council Student