Category: Refugees
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San Diego refugee, immigrant mental health program is role model in U.S.
A free mental and behavioral health program is improving the lives of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in San Diego. The program has helped over 2,000 people just last year and is now serving as a role model across the country. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/07/14/san-diego-refugee-immigrant-mental-health-program-is-role-model-in-u-s
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San Diego immigrant job-training program expands cafe and urban farm business
North Park is home to a job training center for refugee and immigrant women. The paid, hands-on experience comes through a restaurant, urban garden and private events catering company called MAKE Projects. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/04/21/san-diego-immigrant-job-training-program-expands-cafe-and-urban-farm-business
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Girl Scout troop helps young girls connect with East African heritage, Muslim faith
It’s Girl Scout cookie season, but a local troop is providing a different kind of service to their community. They’re working with a local nonprofit organization to help young girls stay in touch with their East African culture through their specialized program. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/02/25/girl-scout-troop-helps-young-girls-connect-with-east-african-roots-muslim-faith
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Burmese Refugees In City Heights To Protest Myanmar Military Coup
On Saturday, Burmese refugees and their allies will take to the streets of City Heights, protesting a brutal military crackdown on civilians in their homeland.
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Safety in Style – Free face masks for City Heights residents
The first Safety in Style event at Fair at 44 distributed free masks to City Heights residents. Local businesses like LK Fashion Boutique and others from International Rescue Committee San Diego’s micro enterprise program were there to share their creations. Footage by Carlos Solorio.