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Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK- CLAUK Voter ID campaign – Civic Engagement of Latin American Londoners   

By GLA Democratic Participation Grants Team | 24th September 2024
A table covered in information leaflets and chocolates.

Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) is made up of six Latin American-led partner organisations – including its lead partner, the Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation. CLAUK engaged with Latin American Londoners across London through in-person outreach and events, providing direct assistance helping beneficiaries to register to vote. It produced leaflets and posters in English, Spanish and Portuguese; and distributed these on social media platforms and at community centres in Camden, Hackney, Islington, Lambeth and Southwark.  

It published three articles in the Latin American community press – La Prisma and Express News – and has facilitated three workshops, delivered with partner organisations, on the topic of Voter ID awareness-raising.  

CLAUK delivered 31 events to approximately 800 participants across London. At these events, it received feedback from participants who appreciated the outreach and information shared by the grantee organisation.  

  • 81 percent of participants, engaged via in-person or online events, had an increased awareness of the Voter ID requirement as a result of this project, compared with their previous knowledge 
  • 93 percent of participants reported an increased sense of belonging to London 
  • 86 percent of respondents reported an increased understanding of the democratic system as a result of this project/ activity 

They had a reach of 23,180 on Instagram and 9,854 on Facebook. Their videos had almost 4,000 views. 

The testimonies below highlight the impact of the project on the Latin American community in London:  

“I am going to make sure my family is registered to vote and that we do so as needed before an election.”  

“I wasn’t aware that as a Latin American I could participate in elections, even though I live here as a Spanish citizen, I presumed that we didn’t have the right to vote in elections.” (Translation provided by CLAUK)  

“It was very good to have the presence of the GLA at this event and to know about their support for this campaign. And that they are aware of the challenges surrounding Latin American communities. Thank you for the event!”   (Translation provided by CLAUK)