Órale
“ÓRALE’s hope is that we’re able to help people have the tools to organize in their communities and their own neighborhoods, because that’s really going to get us to the real change.”
– Gaby Hernandez, Executive Director, ÓRALE
What We Do
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN CAMPAIGNS
Leadership Academy graduates become activated through ÓRALE’s community led campaigns and budget advoacy work.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & POPULAR EDUCATION
ÓRALE offers community-based education clinics and runs Leadership Academy, a 6-month long series of political education and power builfing trainings.
PRO SE LEGAL CLINC
ÓRALE is exploring a pro se legal clinic as a possible response to the growing number of migrants seeking legal assistance in Long Beach, California.
Our Story
ÓRALE, based in Long Beach, California, is leading an intergenerational movement of immigrants abolishing oppressive systems and creating liberatory practices grounded in healing, love, and justice. ÓRALE advocates and organizes to transform the systems and power structures (i.e., laws, budgets and policies) that impact the Long Beach community. It supports the leadership development of immigrant leaders through political education, leadership programs, wellness resources, and shared advocacy. ÓRALE is an integral force in local, state, and national coalitions that are advancing intersectional movements for justice.
ÓRALE envisions a world where immigrant communities live in dignity, feel safe, and have opportunities to thrive. It understands that in order to successfully advocate for legal rights communities must first have their material needs met. ÓRALE addresses food scarcity and health needs in the community through wellness and food programs. These programs offer a space for folks to receive food and learn broad political education, and often serve as an entry point to ÓRALE’s political education and community-led campaign work. The wellness program is also an opportunity for people to be introduced to new forms of movement and healing, including yoga.