Alma Rosa Silva-Banuelos's Bio

My YES! Jams
2002 World Jam
2006 World Jam

Org: Art in Action Camp
Location: Albequerque

Bio:

Alma Rosa is a dedicated activist that brings global issues to a local level. She works with youth of color and is a bridge builder amongst different communities along the US/Mexico border. In all of her work she lives and works for the seven generations, our transformation, and for the vision of our new world. Alma Rosa is a part of the core group of Young Women United (YWU) in the Albuquerque area. Their goal is “to build a community of teenage and young adult women of color so that we can support each other, educate ourselves, and take action to: reduce the violence around and against us, and protect and build our health and strength.” Part of Young Women United is the Circle of Strength which is a free year round leadership development and community organizing program for teenage women and girls from 13-19 working on issues of health and stopping violence.

"I left inspired and motivated to continue my work for and within the movement for a healthy future. Jams bring about human relationships that promote a global community and consciousness. The knowledge that we gain from each other is the passion that I will pass on to my grandchildren. The energy created at the Jam is the energy that will help us create our new world to come."