Immigrants

Big Smiles Warm AFSC

Eugene Kiruhura

Eugene Kiruhura displays his citizenship certificate outside Friends House.

Eugene Kiruhura displays his citizenship certificate outside Friends House in Des Moines.

“High fashion” is not a common sight in the Des Moines office of AFSC. On a recent afternoon, however, Eugene Kiruhura walked into our lobby sporting a smile as sparkling as his snappy attire.

Immigrants and Immigrant Allies: Making Justice Visible

Jordan Garcia with Day of the Dead Altar

Jordan Garcia with Day of the Dead Altar

Jordan Garcia with Day of the Dead Altar at Monthly Vigil

Note: The below blog post was written by Lucy Duncan, but with contributions and editorial support by Gabriela Flora, Jenn Piper, and M'Annette Ruddell.

“That invisibility to which I refer occurs because of a peculiar disposition of the eyes of those with whom I come in contact. A matter of the construction of their inner eyes, those eyes with which they look through their physical eyes upon reality.” – Ralph Ellison

Immigration and Intolerance: A conversation with New Garden's Upper School

Hawo at NGFS

Students shared opinions on immigration after small group discussions.

High school is often a time of judgment and isolation. At New Garden Friends School, where the students are encouraged to accept their differences and create a loving community, discrimination can sometimes feel like a distant notion. Last Friday, the NGFS Upper Division took time out of their weekly all-school meeting for worship to let us share a film and open up conversation about prejudice and tolerance.

Love Your Neighbor Rally

Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

In response to recent incidents of racist graffiti targeting the families of African refugees, the AFSC, New American Africans, the Concord Unitariarian Universalist Church, and others will hold a "Love Your Neighbor" gathering to show support for the families and for all the immigrants and refugees who have made their homes in Concord.  Cast out fear and hatred!  Come share the love!  Meet in the park at the corner of West and St. State Streets.   Wear bright, bold yellow.  

Contact Information: 

Maggie Fogarty, 603-224-2407

Email: 
mfogarty@afsc.org
Documents: 
Love Your Neighbor Rally, Sept. 24

Bringing Communities Together in Greensboro, NC

Annah Awartani

Annah Awartani

Annah Awartani, owner of Zaytoon Restaurant, hospitality greeted a gracious crowd, hungry for food and personal connection.

Viewing of “Hawo’s Dinner Party” an adaptation of the documentary Welcome to Shelbyville.

"The saddest thing…"

windows and mirrors premiere

windows and mirrors, afghanistan

One, of many, extrodinary murals of the Windows and Mirrors mural exhibit.

I was at the FGC offices in Philadelphia when the Twin Towers were hit.  We watched together as the first tower burned, believing that it was some kind of freak accident. When the second plane struck, I was incredulous for a while that this could have been intentional. I had a physical response – of astonishment, of sorrow, of grief.  We as staff gathered together in worship, then dispersed, clutching for our families, for sanctuary, for news.

Know Your Rights Booklet

Una nueva libreta en español para inmigrantes, escrita por personal de AFSC en Carolina del Norte con ayuda de otras personas, que describe los derechos de usted en la casa, en el carro, en el trabajo y mientras permanece detenido(a). La mayoría de la información aplicará a personas en todos los Estados Unidos, pero los números de teléfono sólo son para las personas en Carolina del Norte.

Aviso: El documento fue subido en nuestro sitio en la red en un formato definido para imprimir el documento como libreta, y por eso las páginas aparecen fuera de orden.

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A Ball + A Game = Unity!

On July 2, bright yellow and crisp white T-shirts marked two teams vying for a win on the soccer field.  For the second year, AFSC’s Dayton (Ohio) Refugee Justice Program sponsored a tournament for young refugees from Africa.  Their home countries include Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan, Eritrea,  the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ghana.  More than 60 participants appreciated the opportunity to play their favorite sport and to share their experiences in the greater Dayton area. 

Iowa Intern Listens to Immigrants

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Mara Davidson, an AFSC Iowa intern in the Spring of 2011, describes her experience listening to immigrants and refugees who come to AFSC for immigration legal services provided by Jody Mashek.

In this interview with Jon Krieg, Mara talks about the relevance of social media and the power of hearing immigrants tell their story firsthand.

A double major in advertising and writing, Mara will begin her junior year this fall at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

Community Meeting for Immigrants and Allies

Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 2:00pm

YOU ARE INVITED to an urgent community meeting for families of immigrants and their allies.

Guest speakers: Rep. Luis Gutierrez (IL) and Rep. Jared Polis (CO)

Co-sponsored by several groups, including Coloradoans for Immigrant Rights, a project of AFSC Colorado.

 

For more information contact: (303) 922-3344

Documents: 
Colorado immigration meeting

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