Thannk you for your interest, the applications for the Hummingbird Institute have closed. 

Gracias por su interes, las solicitudes para el Instituto Colibrí han cerrado.  

Questions/Preguntas: nayely@seirn.org 

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Thank you for applying to The Hummingbird Institute. Before proceeding with the application, please be sure to read all the information about The Hummingbird Institute on our website: www.seirn.org/hummingbird-institute 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

• The deadline to apply is May 22nd at 5:00 pm ET 
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in a short interview in the weeks of June 3rd-14th
• Finalists will receive an acceptance letter and will be asked to confirm their participation the week of July 8th
• To ensure a more diverse cohort, up to 3 people from the same organization or group can apply, but each person must apply individually. Please note that if more than one person from a group applies, there is no guarantee that they will all be accepted. Substitutions will not be accepted.

 

If you have any questions or need help filling out this application, feel free to contact Nayely Perez-Huerta at nayely@seirn.org or 919-341-9796.

Please take a moment to read SEIRN's principles

 SEIRN's Principles:

We believe in the dignity and fundamental human rights of all people, regardless of immigration status, national origin, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, language, disability, political or social beliefs, economic status, or any other distinction.

We affirm that the struggle for immigrant rights in the South is part of the historical context and ongoing legacy of racism in this region. We honor the past struggles of African Americans and Native Americans which paved the way for us and join them and others in a shared struggle for justice and dignity for everyone

We celebrate the richness and complexities of our communities and commit to creating a space where people’s full identities are embraced. We also understand that attacks against any of us are harmful to all of us, and we stand firmly against any of these attacks against our dignity and fundamental rights.

We uphold the principles of mutuality and solidarity in building alliances and engaging in campaigns, supporting initiatives that mutually benefit all impacted communities and opposing those that benefit some communities at the expense of the others.

We believe that to transform the South into a region that upholds the rights and dignity of immigrants as well as everyone else, we must build a movement that includes everybody---immigrants and allies, groups who focus on immigrant rights and groups who do immigration work within a broader context, organizations who focus on a single strategy and those who employ multiple ones.  

We lift up the voices and leadership of grassroots immigrant communities, particularly those who are most marginalized because of immigration status, age,  race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, language, disability, economic status, geographic isolation or any other reason. We proactively support ongoing leadership development in these communities and commit to paving the way for grassroots community members to lead the Network and the movement.

By typing my full name and clicking "submit", I confirm that I am the previously named applicant, that I am over the age of 18 and that I agree with SEIRN’s guiding principles. I understand that if accepted to the Hummingbird Institute, I will be required to complete a confirmation form on time to secure my participation in this program. I also acknowledge that I may receive occasional emails from the Hummingbird Institute and SEIRN whether or not I am selected for this program, and that I can unsubscribe if I no longer wish to receive emails.