Storytelling as a Vehicle for Change
PLAN provides spaces for local immigrants to share authentic portrayals of their lives. Because a better understanding of people’s personal experiences leads to policies that center humanity over hate.
Upcoming events
In Our Own Words
October 23, 2024
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“I consider myself to be an American, but just don’t have the documents to prove it.”
“Migration is traumatic, migration is forced, migration is needed.”
"We did not come here to take anything away. In some way, the universe has enough for all of us. And sometimes we come to give more than what we ask for."
Opportunities for Arizona immigrants to share their stories
We strive to build a deeper understanding of immigrants’ unique experiences and contributions, and to remind ourselves of our shared identities as Arizonans, family members, and friends.
In-person events
Virtual events
Video interviews
Written stories
Art in all forms
Our annual storytelling event: In Our Own Words
Every fall, we host a Spanish/English bilingual event highlighting the diverse experiences of Arizona's immigrant communities through art and story.
This space lets immigrants take back the microphone and share honest, personal portrayals of life in Arizona.
“This event reminded me that the immigrant experience is vast and [can’t] be generalized or summed up into a soundbite. It also reminds me that every story matters and is unique and should be uplifted as a form of empowerment, especially for communities who are often vulnerable, excluded, and lumped into a generalization or stereotype that strips them of their humanity.”
Community Member
Arizona’s vibrant immigrant community
It’s time to change the narrative surrounding immigrants in Arizona. Get to know some folks in our local community.
Help more immigrants share their stories
