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.
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.
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.
GCIR believes that philanthropy can play a significant role in creating the conditions for migrant women to increase their economic power.
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.
In our latest Amplify podcast interview, two documentarians explain why narrative work should be prioritized in philanthropic funding.
Join a growing philanthropic movement, currently 130 foundations strong, to address immigrant-specific issues and advance justice, equity, and inclusion for all.
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.
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.
My name is Brittany Shaheen (she/her/hers), and I have served at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) since February of 2021, beginning as a Program Generalist and working my way to my current position as a Program Officer. CAAP, a national institution of ACCESS and the only Arab American Community Foundation in the country, empowers the Arab American community by strengthening strategic giving in the community while shaping perceptions, highlighting heritage, and demonstrating collective impact. When I heard about the GCIR 2024 conference, I immediately knew I wanted to attend. I was honored to be the recipient of the Emerging Leader Scholarship, and I learned so much as a result.
