Dr. Nielsen Honored with MolinaCares Community Champion Award

ImpactSienna SevernsAugust 1, 2024Award

HMI Partners with Episcopal Migration Ministries as a Remote Placement Community Partner

We are thrilled to announce that Human Migration Institute (HMI) has been officially approved as a Remote Placement Community Partner (RPCP) with Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM)…

ResettlementSienna SevernsJuly 30, 2024refugees, refugees welcome

Celebrating Growth & Community: World Refugee Day 2024

On Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, Andulka Park was the vibrant backdrop for HMI's World Refugee Day event and Certificate Ceremony, a day dedicated to honoring the growth, resilience, and achievements of our newcomer community…

eventsSienna SevernsJuly 18, 2024community events, world refugee day

A Heartwarming Evening: HMI’s Community Dinner

HMI hosted a community dinner that brought together friends, families, and neighbors. The event was more than just a meal; it was a celebration of unity, culture, and connection…

eventsSienna SevernsJune 17, 2024community events

RCRF #4: Employment of Newcomers in the United States

On June 7th, 2024, the Riverside County Refugee Forum, hosted by HMI, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the employment challenges and opportunities for newcomers in the United States at UC Riverside…

eventsSienna SevernsJune 17, 2024RCRF

The Positive Economic Impact of Refugees and Asylees in the U.S.

Over a 15-year period, refugees and asylees have proven to be a net positive for the U.S. government, generating more revenue than the government spends on their support. Let's break down these findings and understand their implications…

Refugee ImpactSienna SevernsJune 3, 2024Education, refugees welcome

Celebrating Dr. Nielsen's UCR Alumni Excellence Award in Education

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Selin Yildiz Nielsen, President and Founder of Human Migration Institute (HMI) and a distinguished Professor of Global Studies, has been honored with the prestigious Alumni Excellence Award in Education by the University of California Riverside - School of Education.

ImpactSienna SevernsMay 28, 2024staff

Eid Shoe Distribution: Bringing Joy & Hope to Children at Torbalı

Wailin's father was too poor to buy a decent pair of shoes for him. When her shoes arrived, there was a mixture of surprise and joy on his face. The next day, her teacher sent me a message that Wailin had slept that day without taking off his shoes…

field work, ImpactFatma CumaMay 13, 2024torbali, global, turkey

Voices of HMI: Meet the Team

Get ready to meet the faces behind HMI in our new interview series, "Voices of HMI." Through these interviews, we'll introduce you to the diverse and dedicated individuals who make up our team.

Voices of HMIMelis YurdakulMay 10, 2024staff

HMI at the Afghan Support Center: Building a Stronger Future Together

HMI was honored to participate in a significant event that is a beacon of hope and support for Afghan refugees in the United States: the Afghan Support Center in Anaheim, California…

eventsSienna SevernsApril 23, 2024event, afghan, afghan refugees