Building Partnerships to Strengthen Latino Communities in Missouri
About Alianzas
Alianzas — meaning alliances in Spanish — is a statewide collaborative program that strengthens Latino communities through meaningful partnerships, education and capacity-building with MU Extension.
Cultural Competence
We equip professionals and organizations with the skills to effectively engage with Latino communities by facilitating intercultural understanding and communication.
Community Connection
We connect Latino individuals and families with educational programs, services and resources offered through MU Extension and beyond.
Collaboration
We partner alongside university and local leaders, organizations and businesses to build more inclusive and welcoming spaces across Missouri.
Latest News & Updates
Alianzas presents findings on Latinx Families to Missouri DD Council
On January 17-18, Gerardo Martinez, program director of UMKC IHD’s Alianzas, presented results of the Supporting Education and Empowerment to Define Systems change (SEEDS) grant to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities...
Gerardo Martinez Joins Council as UMKC IHD Rep
Gerardo Martinez, Alianzas Program Director, recently joined the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) as the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Representative. He succeeds Tom McVeigh in this role. Gerardo will act as a...
Save the Date for the 18th Annual Cambio de Colores Conference
June 5-7, 2019 Columbia, Missouri Cambio de Colores (Change of Colors) is a multistate conference about integration of immigrants in new destinations. People who work with Latinos and immigrant communities come together to share research and best practices that...
