Irene Franco Rubio

Guatemala, Mexico, United States

Project: If You’re Feelin’ Civic

Irene Franco Rubio is the Founder of If You’re Feelin’ Civic (IYFC) — a grassroots network led by BIPOC youth. IYFC empowers young activists and organizers by cultivating a deep understanding of revolutionary social and political ideologies. Through intersectional movement building, the network fosters community among historically oppressed populations, primarily in Phoenix, Arizona, while extending its impact beyond.

Check out If You’re Feelin’ Civic’s work here: Instagram

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