In ODA, we seek to be authentic and adventurous. We are determined to contribute to our community by accepting challenges, as well as letting friendship guide us. We fight the good fight when it comes to Justice for everyone. Kindness, Accountability, Optimism, Community and Love are the values that we share and try to put into action every day. We know, firsthand, about how the current immigration system in the United States criminalizes us and our families. Just like the seeds of a dandelion that grow where they are blown by the wind, we believe in our right and our potential to thrive wherever we land. Just like dandelion seeds that need soil, water and sunlight, we still need basic needs met in order to grow and thrive aquí y allá: safety, health, community, access to educational opportunities, family unification, and legal, international mobility.

We are committed to the struggle for the full recognition of our Human Rights as immigrants wherever we may find ourselves, and we are also committed to our Human Responsibilities to care for ourselves, our families, our communities, and the natural resources that sustain all of us. We are not a typical non-profit organization. We are a members-based, grassroots organization funded through the heartfelt work and dedication of our members, direct donations, and project-based grants. We make decisions through consensus and distribute resources according to dynamic priorities and circumstances.