FAQ – BASTA Coalition of Washington

What does BASTA stand for?

Basta means “enough” in Spanish. We were inspired by a poem written by our farmworker colleague Paula Zambrano titled, “Basta, Basta, Basta” about how farmworker women are tired of being treated with harassment in the fields and warehouses.

What is the BASTA Coalition of Washington and Who is involved?

The BASTA Coalition is an organization developed by key stakeholders in the State of Washington, including researchers from UW and UWB, advocates, lawyers and farmworkers themselves.

Our goal is to prevent sexual harassment on Washington’s farms.

What is the BASTA Coalition doing to aid and protect Farmworkers?

We’ve co-developed a worksite toolkit so that farms can prevent the spread of sexual harassment.

We’ve conducted outreach to farmworkers about their rights.

What is the BASTA Coalition currently working on?

BASTA is currently working towards designing a website as our main platform to educate the community about the hardships women farmworkers face, as well as advocate for them. We invite you to join!
BASTA is also currently spreading love through the Bandana Project, by personally decorating bandanas and seeking unity with Women on the farms of Washington.
The Basta Coalition of Washington is in the process of becoming a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
After lobbying key legislators in Washington state this year, we were granted 2 years of funding to establish and analyze farmworker peer-to-peer training to prevent sexual harassment, so that workers and employers are aware of their rights and obligations.

How can I get involved?

Support the BASTA Coalition in their mission to provide safer work environments for farmers and women in farms by joining the Student Justice Committee or any of our other active Committees (Policy, Education & Training, Farmworker Empowerment)

Or just by liking us on Facebook/Instagram & sharing this page with your friends!