With support from the Voter Education Fund—a partnership between the Seattle Foundation and King County Elections—Washington United Migrant is launching a project focused on strengthening civic education and participation within migrant communities.
This project has a clear goal: to break down barriers and promote informed, nonpartisan, and accessible participation, especially for those who have historically been excluded from civic processes.
Why Is Civic Participation Important for Migrant Communities?
Many migrants do not receive clear information about their civic rights and responsibilities due to language barriers, misinformation, or fear. This disconnect reinforces social exclusion and limits the ability to influence decisions that affect their lives.
Educating, accompanying, and creating safe spaces for dialogue is key so that more people can get involved with confidence.
What Are We Doing?
This project focuses on providing clear and culturally relevant information in Spanish on key topics related to civic engagement, including:
- How to register to vote
- How vote-by-mail works in Washington
- The voting rights of eligible individuals, including first-time voters
- The role of local democratic structures (such as county, city, or school districts)
- How to participate in an informed and nonpartisan way, without pressure or fear
All content is delivered in Spanish by trusted migrant community leaders who foster connection and confidence. The goal is to help more people become actively involved, understand the system, and recognize themselves as agents of change in their communities.
What Impact Are We Seeking?
We want migrant families to see themselves as active members of society—capable of participating, staying informed, and making decisions without fear or exclusion. Democracy needs every voice, including those who may not yet vote but build community every day.
A Message from WUM
We are grateful to the Seattle Foundation and King County Elections for supporting this initiative centered on civic equity.
At Washington United Migrant, we believe that educating for participation also means planting seeds of community, dignity, and transformation. Migrant to migrant.
