1999–2000

MUA and NCCIR organized the First Summit for Immigrants on the Central Valley and Northern California. During this summit, a series of workshops about immigrant rights and community organization took place with the participation of more than six hundred Asian, Latin and African immigrants.

The second training for Chinese women took place as well as a successful campaign towards improving the access of immigrant parents at school districts.

MUA’s first manual was issued. At the same time, a Technical Assistance program was developed for immigrant women based in different parts of the country. Between 2000 and 2003, MUA has supported the growth of organizations based in Oregon, Washington, Iowa, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, Alaska and California.

During a staff retreat, MUA members identified and developed MUA’s mission; a formal declaration of the reasons why MUA exists—to support Latin immigrant women and to united defend their rights and preserve social justice.