25th Anniversary Celebration -
Nuestros Hijos/Our Children: an Initiative for
Children across Borders

In commemoration of 25 years of increasing resources for Latino communities in the U.S. and Latin America, HIP is launching a new campaign – Nuestros Hijos/Our Children: an Initiative for Children across Borders. 

The campaign focuses on the issues faced by Latino children and families whose lives and challenges cross national boundaries, including unaccompanied children detained and often abused at the borders, the trafficking of children, and children and families separated by current immigration policies.  First Lady Zavala and Mr. LaMarche launched HIP's initiative in May 2008 as they shared their perspectives on these issues, framing a series of 25th anniversary events that will be held in 2008 and 2009.

Event: 25th Anniversary Inaguration
Date: May 4, 2008
Location: National Harbor, MD

Hispanics in Philanthropy inaugurates its 25th anniversary celebration with this special annual meeting featuring these esteemed leaders for human rights:

Margarita Zavala
Wife of the President of Mexico

Gara LaMarche
President of Atlantic Philanthropies

First Lady Zavala is an advocate and leader for the rights of all children, and, in particular, for the rights of children across borders. Mr. LaMarche is the president of Atlantic Philanthropies and a lifelong leader for human rights. He previously served as the vice-president for U.S. programs at the Open Society Institute, associate director of Human Rights Watch, and a variety of positions for the American Civil Liberties Union.  This event is co-sponsored by FUNDEMEX, an alliance of private-sector companies dedicated to the eradication of poverty and inequality in Mexico by supporting civil society organizations that promote social progress.

Location
Cherry Blossom Ballroom
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745