Research and Knowledge Building

Overview

The Donde Vivimos (Where We Live) project reflects a deepening partnership between the University of Toronto and the Hispanic Development Council (HDC), a community-led organization advancing the rights and well-being of Spanish-speaking communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Drawing on HDC’s long-standing leadership and connections with other Latine-serving organizations, the project responds to the urgent and under-researched issue of housing (in)stability among Latine newcomers. The study was co-developed through weekly meetings between HDC and university partners to center lived experience, with a research team largely composed of Latine newcomers or Latine Canadians across diverse career stages and with diverse lived experiences. This collaboration enhances academic and community capacity for equity-focused research, demonstrating how universities and grassroots organizations can co-lead justice-driven, culturally grounded work.

If you have any questions about this project, contact: 

David Sanchez Villa: davidsanchezvilla.hdc@gmail.com