El Día de los Niños Celebrating Young Americans is a gift from the Latino community to all children. Many nations throughout the world, and especially within the Western hemisphere celebrate “Día de los Niños” on April 30th to honor and celebrate children—who represent the hope and dreams of every community.

In the United States, a growing number of cities, schools, libraries, museums, churches and other community organizations are embracing this celebration (official sites) by planning activities and events that:

• Are fun and exciting
• Center around children’s interests
• Develop skills
• Instill confidence
• Capture children’s dreams and hopes
• Involve families and community
• Reflect cultural diversity
• Inspire and empower new generations of achievers
• Create advocacy for children’s issues
• Engage civic leaders, media, sponsors and volunteers

“Día de los Niños”
10-year anniversary
April 30, 2008 - April 30, 2009

Focus groups conducted during the summer of 2008, and white papers will cullminate in a National Summit and youth testifying at congressional hearings in April of 2009; as well as recognition of organizations and youth who work tirelessly to create an environment for success.

For more information and to participate in these events, please contact us at 210-228-9997.