Linda as a Co Founder and Damayan Visionary

We remember how it all started when Damayan Co-Founder and outgoing Executive Director Linda Oalican joined a group of 5 Filipino domestic workers and founded Damayan in 2002. Damayan then became part of a bigger coalition of progressive Filipino organizations in NY. At the time, Damayan joined anti-imperialist activists against US intervention in Iraq, Palestine & the Philippines and supported the racial justice movement that advocated against police killings of black Americans. In New York City, Linda led Damayan in becoming a leading grassroots workers organization that would campaign and win the first ever Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in the country. The most significant Damayan accomplishments in these foundational years are Linda’s writing and articulation of Damayan’s vision, mission, Theory of Change, organizational values and organizing strategies.  We pay tribute to Linda’s foundational contributions that resonate with Damayan’s present work up to today.  Join "Isang Pagpupugay: A Tribute to Outgoing Damayan Executive Director Linda Oalican" on Feb 25th at The People’s Forum, as we celebrate Linda and her 53 years of service, organizing and activism,  together with workers, allies, friends, and our community.

Ticket prices for the event are $25, and $50 above for non-workers/allies. Part of the funds raised will go towards an appreciation package intended for Linda, as she welcomes this new phase in her life. To RSVP: damayanmigrants.org/TributeParty We hope to see you there!