Plig Merced

Congratulations to one of our favorite organizers, , for being recognized as ’s Alumna Exemplar for Leadership in Service to Humanity!! 🌟

Gaonou shared in her speech how it feels full circle to receive this award as a community organizer. With a heart for community, she spoke on how it is critical for community to be rooted in care to shape a sustainably equitable world.

“We reject the narrative of operating on the nonprofit industrial complex—we are here to benefit the community built by the community and for the community. It should not take experiencing oppression to have the compassion to fight against it. This means no genocide, no war, and no ICE.” —Gaonou ❤️‍🔥