This action was submitted through the GFMD Mayors Mechanism Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees.
The Dreamers Fellowship is a leadership development and work preparedness program for Boston’s undocumented immigrant youth. The participants are paired with local immigrant-serving nonprofit organizations to gain hands-on experience and acquire life skills. This fellowship has provided leadership development and work-readiness experience to more than 450 immigrant youth “Dreamers” by placing them at one of 10 immigrant-serving nonprofit organizations or 2 Boston Public Schools to support COVID-19-related food and basic needs assistance. Each Dreamer received an average stipend of $1,500 for their participation. This is one of the only programs Dreamers (immigrant youth who entered the U.S. as minors and have limited access to programs that are essential to their economic and social inclusion) are eligible for to gain critical hands-on work experience and readiness skills and mentorship for professional growth while earning a stipend towards their professional development in the City of Boston.