• fighting for our future

     

    As our nation faces an openly anti-immigrant administration, philanthropy has a responsibility to act now to help protect immigrant communities and the fate of our multiracial democracy.

     

  • GCIR statement on the 2024 election

     

    As we brace for an administration that poses an unprecedented threat to our nation and to our immigrant communities, GCIR remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing justice and belonging for all.

  • detroit's migration story

     

    As part of our Im/Migration Timeline Project, the Destination Detroit timeline features the history of BAMEMSA communities in the city, in Michigan, and across the United States.

  • ADVANCING GENDER JUSTICE

     

     

     

    GCIR believes that philanthropy can play a significant role in creating the conditions for migrant women to increase their economic power.

     

     

  • migration in the americas timeline

     

    Our latest timeline delves into the history of U.S. intervention in the Americas, allowing for a nuanced analysis and deeper understanding of the migration patterns we see today.

     

     

  • building narrative power

     

    In our latest Amplify podcast interview, two documentarians explain why narrative work should be prioritized in philanthropic funding.
     

Now is the time to act

Join a growing philanthropic movement, currently 130 foundations strong, to address immigrant-specific issues and advance justice, equity, and inclusion for all.

Recent News

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Amplify: We the People Michigan’s Maria Ibarra-Frayre on the Power of Organizing and Storytelling

Welcome to Amplify, where we feature interviews with immigrant justice field leaders to showcase their work and provide a platform for their perspectives. In this episode of our Amplify podcast, GCIR President Marissa Tirona speaks with Maria Ibarra-Frayre, Co-Director of We the People Michigan. The organization is committed to building power and strengthening civic engagement for communities across Michigan through disciplined, rigorous, long-term community organizing.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

2024 Reflections | Looking Ahead to 2025

As we approach 2025, we at GCIR know that working together will be our greatest asset as we face impending challenges for immigrants and the immigrant justice movement. As we continue to mobilize funders into action, philanthropy must utilize its enormous power and privilege to stand with immigrant and refugee communities, one of the primary targets of the incoming administration. 

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

GCIR's 2024 Highlights

2024 was a challenging year in the fight for immigrant and refugee justice. GCIR, movement leaders, and our partners in philanthropy have been preparing for an incoming presidential administration that poses an unprecedented threat to our immigrant communities. In the face of these challenges, GCIR doubled-down this year on developing programming, resources, and partnerships that reflect our dedication to moving money and power to migrant communities and resourcing a robust migrant justice infrastructure.