A Lineage of Immigrant Youth Organizing
The Student Immigrant Movement (SIM) is a political home and organizing hub for immigrant youth leaders who are day-to-day organizing to transform conditions in their communities. We are connecting immigrant youth at the local and state levels to build a community where we challenge one another, learn together, and organize to win power for our communities.
Established in 2005, SIM has been committed to empowering immigrant students through organizing and leadership development. From fighting for equal access to education, to organizing for the Dream Act, resisting deportations, to winning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), to pushing for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, SIM has expanded its reach throughout Massachusetts and beyond
“Because of SIM, Boston is home. I met many of my chosen family members at SIM. People who have been a crucial part of my journey and have become my support sytstem.”
Angel Lima
Community Member
We Embody Our Mission
We are political home for working-class, undocumented, and immigrant youth, ages 14-26, in Massachusetts. We are a membership-led organization that builds power to advance racial, economic, and social justice. We do this by developing the leadership of immigrant youth across the state through community organizing, popular education, and cultural activism.
Our Vision Drives Us
We imagine a world where immigrant youth and all marginalized communities can live with dignity, respect, and freedom, beyond the identities forced on us, beyond borders, beyond status, and beyond the barriers that hold us back.
Quick Questions
Explore answers to common questions about Stories Inspiring Movements and our mission. Learn how to get involved, share your story, and support our initiatives. If you have further questions, feel free to contact us.
Who does SIM serve?
Our programs are designed for immigrant youth and young adults ages 14-26 in Massachusetts. We welcome all young people regardless of immigration status who support our mission to get involved.
How can I get involved with SIM?
You can get involved with Stories Inspiring Movements by participating in our workshops, events, and leadership-development programs. We also welcome donations, volunteers, and partnerships to support our mission of empowering youth through storytelling.
How do donations support your mission?
Donations support our initiatives, including storytelling workshops, events, and mentorship programs. Your contributions help us provide resources, training, and opportunities for immigration youth to grow and become agents of change.
How can I support SIM's mission?
We welcome students, educators, volunteers, and supporters from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our storytelling community and make a difference.
