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... range of options for funders seeking to respond to the Central American unaccompanied minors crisis. Areas for ... to immigraiton enforcement; Legal representation and resources; Health, education, and other integration services; ... developed in response to the increase in migrant arrivals. Central American Refugee and Migrant Children and Families ...
May, 2016
Funding Recommendations
... of race, age, and gender; considers perspectives on how refugee integration happens in our communities; and explores what funders are doing to be inclusive of refugees in grantmaking strategies. Women and girls are a focus throughout. It includes presentations from Young Women Empowered, Freedom Inc., NoVo Foundation, ...
June, 2016
Presentation
description 2025 marks 50 years since the first refugees from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam arrived in the United ... the new administration has suspended the arrival of refugees already approved to enter the United States and has ...
March 5, 2025
Co-Sponsored Program
These funding recommendations focus on how funders can support refugees along their resettlement and integration ... research and understanding. Expanding Perspectives on Refugee Integration: Recommendations for Philanthropic ...
June, 2016
Funding Recommendations
... from home around the world, among them nearly 20 million refugees. Across the globe, already limited resources—both public and private—are now stretched ... Christine Mendonça , Co-Founder and CEO, Humans on the Move Amalia Greenberg-Delgado , Deputy Director, ...
June 20, 2017
Webinar
... election win has raised hopes of resettlement for refugees from Asia to Africa, many in countries where they are denied ... United States has for years taken in tens of thousands of refugees who are unable to return home or make a new life in ...
November 12, 2020
News Article
... barriers that continue to make seeking protection from persecution more and more difficult every day. Please ... Stephanie D. Stephens, Campaign Manager, We Are All America Martin Zogg, Executive Director of the ... A Humanitarian Crisis: The Harsh New Realities Facing Refugees and Asylum Seekers ...
August 16, 2018
Co-Sponsored Program
... and the U.S. government recently opened new pathways for refugees to enter the country through community sponsorship ... refugee resettlement space and who can share perspectives on the new community sponsorship program. Learn how philanthropy can better mobilize resources to protect those seeking safety and refuge in the ...
November 29, 2023
Webinar
Description Refugees live at the intersection of many of the inequities ... are essential workers and are now risking their safety on the frontlines as grocery store clerks, healthcare aides, ... or family wealth that long-time residents can rely on during this time. Larger households can make social ...
June 16, 2020
Webinar
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) holds a commitment to the inherent value of ... ecosystem of long-term strategies to protect immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, and advance equity and ... investment. This report was commissioned with support from San Francisco Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, ...
February, 2020
Report
... the Obama administration experimented with restrictions on asylum and asylum seekers, it proceeded more cautiously, ... the public and policy makers, prevent the use of state resources in detaining asylum seekers, develop legal ... and continuous polling and research. Identify effective messaging, such as using the administration’s law and order ...
March, 2019
Report
... Dear Colleagues: In light of the intensifying attacks on immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, I want to keep ... DACA implementation, the DOTD network now comprises 20 sites in 15 states working to expand legal services, outreach ... to new challenges that arise, and provide the support and resources you have come to rely upon. While we will have less ...
July 31, 2018
President's Message
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Welcoming Houston: Providing Support to new Immigrants in Texas" here, including session recording and powerpoint.
November, 2022
Program Materials
... to the infrastructure that protects asylum seekers and refugees coming to the U.S. From limited shelter capacity to harmful narratives ... mounting a robust humanitarian response. Fortunately, NGOs on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border have deep experience ...
April 15, 2021
Partner Program
... for intervention. This summary is based upon “Memorandum on Challenges to the Asylum System, Points of Leverage, and ... i.e., staffing, convening opportunities, and other resources, to implement any plans that would be developed. ... asylum. Shift the Narrative About Asylum Seekers Effective messaging and communications are needed to increase public ...
March, 2019
Issue Brief
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Protecting the Right to Seek Refuge" here, including the session recording and transcription of the meeting.
December, 2023
Program Materials
... attention following the official U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan has waned despite ongoing community needs. ... arrivals, for instance, are entering the United States on humanitarian parole rather than through the refugee ... Tomorrow Wogai Mohmand , Afghan Network for Advocacy & Resources (ANAR) Sarah Seniuk , Advocacy and Communications ...
October 21, 2021
Webinar
... Hispanics in Philanthropy to host a second program focused on challenges at the border and the role philanthropy can ... localized funding efforts; and identify next steps to move resources in the region. This series is open to interested ... Queer Pueblo Daniella Burgi-Palomino, Co-Director, Latin America Working Group Felipe Navarro-Lux , Manager of ...
April 22, 2021
Partner Program
... advance immigrant justice and power across the country. From calling for pathways to naturalization for Afghan ... with community leaders and coalitions leading the charge on these critical issues. In this learning session, we will ... Kevin Douglas, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants & Refugees CO-SPONSORS Hold the Line Logos.jpg REGISTRATION ...
April 19, 2023
Webinar
description From Denver to D.C., cities across the country continue to ... networks. It has become clear that – in addition to resources – communication, coordination, and adaptability ... CO-SPONSORS Co-Sponsors registration Register by 5pm PT on Friday, July 28th. Transparency commitment Thank you for ...
July 31, 2023
Webinar