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... past year-and-a-half, the systems and infrastructure that support and protect the most vulnerable immigrants have been ... A Humanitarian Crisis: The Harsh New Realities Facing Refugees and Asylum Seekers ...
August 16, 2018
Co-Sponsored Program
... and welcoming state and local policies for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, the fundamental right to seek ... system. Philanthropy can help by supporting key strategies used by immigrant justice organizations , ... and expand immigrant rights. This work needs ongoing support beyond efforts to end specific policies like MPP and ...
July 14, 2022
Issue Spotlight
... the most egregious policies attacking immigrants and asylum seekers. Listing more than 100 policy changes from the last ... 100+ Policy Changes that Have Devastated Immigrants and Asylum Seekers ...
November, 2020
Report
... service needs in the state and explore how government and philanthropic investments can support community members working toward stabilizing their ... Navin Moul , Program Executive for Immigrants and Refugees, Zellerbach Family Foundation Ali Saidi , Deputy ...
November 3, 2021
Webinar
... and successful agendas for advancing our work to support struggling families, workers and communities. ... Taskforce (GIST) for interactive sessions on: • The 2018 American electorate (who voted and why); • How the ... briefing is offered free of charge and open to funders and philanthropic advisors only. Registration opens in early ...
November 27, 2018
Co-Sponsored Program
Find all program-related materials for GCIR Webinar, "Strategies for Advancing Pro-immigrant Policies", here, including recording and powerpoint. Materials: Strategies for Advancing Pro-immigrant Policies ...
September, 2022
Program Materials
October, 2016
Factsheet, Issue Brief
... of considerable challenges, advocates are developing new strategies and solutions and are beating back dangerous ... of restrictive public charge rule changes made in 2019 and support adoption of the LIFT the BAR Act, which would allow ... Programs, Grantmakers Concered with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) Co-Sponsors Logo Color Transparent ...
September 21, 2022
Webinar
... with community-led organizations to not only deploy resources but also to amplify their advocacy for long-term ... by amplifying the advocacy demands of impacted-led groups. Support the work of groups on the ground that have been ... girls – and climate-related hazards. This is where the philanthropic community can make a difference. The patchwork ...
March 18, 2024
Commentary
Resources for DACA Advocacy IMMIGRATION, AND COVID-19 Even ... on the frontlines of this pandemic. Listed below are resources for DACA recipients and opportunities for advocacy ... their country; we must do everything in our power to support them, too. Resources for DACA Recipients and ...
June, 2020
Resource Portal
... organized by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) . The document, which has been signed by more than 100 philanthropic leaders across the country, expresses the need ... an example of how foundations can quickly take a stand to support vulnerable communities in today’s challenging ...
February 9, 2017
Philanthropic News
... Gap Initiative Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce Philanthropic Racial Equity Description Come to the 2018 Prosperity Summit for this funders-only session ...
September 6, 2018
Co-Sponsored Program
A week ago, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees issued a powerful joint statement calling on ... President Trump’s executive orders on immigrants and refugees. Since then, 140 foundations have signed on, and ... we put love before fear and when philanthropy devotes its resources to make that vision a reality. This is also ...
February 15, 2017
Philanthropic News
... people around the globe. More than half of recognized refugees are children. The most recently announced U.S. ... on restrictions on global and domestic commitments to refugees. The new administration has attempted to cut refugee ... A special thanks to GCIR members and funders for their support in making this program possible. Photo : Geoff ...
April 20, 2017
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
Throughout GCIR’s 30-year history, immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and across the globe have faced a ... summarizes immigrant and refugee policy developments and philanthropic responses from 1990 to 2020. GCIR 30th ...
March, 2020
Infographic
The expansion of immigration enforcement personnel, expedited deportation with no access to immigration courts, reduced protections for unaccompanied children, decreased refugee admittance, and the upcoming revised travel ban are just some of the policies rapidly changing the lives of Southern Californians.
March 23, 2017
Regional Briefing
Statement from the Women’s Refugee Commission proposing the incoming Biden Administration take forth a humanitarian and human rights agenda within the first 100 days.
November 12, 2020
Statement
... organizational capacity by enriching health and wellness strategies and expanding resources for professional development. Align funding ... with organizational capacity by providing operational support and multi-year funding, and by relaxing reporting ...
May, 2022
Report
... years have been devastating for immigrant, refugee, and asylum seeker communities, the transition to a new ... leaders throughout the country about key priorities, strategies, and needs, GCIR is releasing today our ...
December, 2020
Funding Recommendations
Collection of essays and policy proposals around immigration reform put forth by the Niskanen Center.
November, 2020
Report