Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP)
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) is a California-based nonprofit focused on supporting, organizing, and empowering indigenous migrant communities in the Central Coast region. Its work centers on improving working and living conditions, advancing equality, and promoting full human rights for indigenous immigrants through community-led efforts and capacity-building activities. Located in Oxnard, MICOP engages a diverse community with a mission to foster active participation and representation in broader society, addressing barriers and promoting self-sufficiency. The organization serves people who face challenges such as limited access to resources and opportunities, and it collaborates with partners and programs to deliver training, promotora and interpreter initiatives, and outreach that strengthen community networks. Recent developments include recognition with a Community Partner Award and ongoing partnerships to expand entrepreneurship training and employment support in the region. MICOP operates within the nonprofit sector, contributing to broader advocacy and service delivery for indigenous migrant populations in California.