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🚆 First Stops and New Horizons: A Day in LA with Our Refugee Career Pathways Program
Apr 9, 2025
🚆 First Stops and New Horizons: A Day in LA with Our Refugee Career Pathways Program
Apr 9, 2025

April 6th, 2025, for 22 participants in HMI’s Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program, was the start of a day full of firsts: their first time on a train, their first visit to Los Angeles, and their first chance to experience the city’s cultural landmarks not as outsiders—but as welcomed guests.

Apr 9, 2025
HMI Hosts Its Largest International Women’s Day Celebration Yet!
Mar 31, 2025
HMI Hosts Its Largest International Women’s Day Celebration Yet!
Mar 31, 2025

On March 8, 2025, HMI proudly hosted our largest International Women’s Day celebration yet! 🎉 In partnership with the Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside and Riverside County National Organization for Women, we gathered over 100 refugee women, local leaders, and community members for an unforgettable afternoon of empowerment, storytelling, and cultural celebration.

Mar 31, 2025
HMI Hosts First-Ever Riverside Community Resource Fair
Mar 24, 2025
HMI Hosts First-Ever Riverside Community Resource Fair
Mar 24, 2025

On Saturday, March 15th, 2025, Human Migration Institute (HMI) proudly hosted its first-ever Riverside Community Resource Fair at the Stratton Community Center in Bordwell Park. This event was designed to connect individuals and families with essential resources, fostering a healthier and more connected community.

Mar 24, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
Federal Refugee Program Halt Sparks Humanitarian Crisis for Hundreds in Riverside, CA
Jan 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW!
Dec 2, 2024
Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW!
Dec 2, 2024

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! We need you now more than ever to support Women’s Equity in Riverside!

Dec 2, 2024
How to Help Migrants in Riverside, CA
Nov 12, 2024
How to Help Migrants in Riverside, CA
Nov 12, 2024

In the wake of a pivotal election where immigration was a major focus, HMI reaffirms its commitment to supporting those in need. We’re here to welcome and uplift those seeking safety, opportunity, and a fresh start in the United States. Here’s why your support matters and how you can make a difference…

Nov 12, 2024
Help Afghan Women Drive Toward Independence This Giving Tuesday
Nov 4, 2024
Help Afghan Women Drive Toward Independence This Giving Tuesday
Nov 4, 2024

For many Afghan women, cultural restrictions & resettlement challenges have prevented them from getting their Driver’s Licenses. HMI’s Women’s Equity Initiative is working to change that by providing driving lessons to Afghan women in Riverside County…

Nov 4, 2024
Insights from the Afghan Refugee School Impact Grant Conference in Sacramento
Nov 4, 2024
Insights from the Afghan Refugee School Impact Grant Conference in Sacramento
Nov 4, 2024

On Oct. 24th, Dr. Selin Nielsen, Friba Dawar, and Leen Kawas from the HMI team, attended the Afghan Refugee School Impact Grant Conference in Sacramento, where leaders, advocates, and educators gathered to address the critical needs of newcomer Afghan and Ukrainian communities in California…

Nov 4, 2024
Love Riverside 2024: Community & Culture
Oct 16, 2024
Love Riverside 2024: Community & Culture
Oct 16, 2024

HMI recently had the pleasure of hosting two impactful events as part of the #LoveRiverside Serve Days. These projects brought together volunteers and community members to make a tangible difference, fostering connections and creating welcoming spaces for our refugee learners…

Oct 16, 2024
Empowering Refugee Women: How the Seraphim Fund is Driving HMI's Women's Equity Initiative
Oct 1, 2024
Empowering Refugee Women: How the Seraphim Fund is Driving HMI's Women's Equity Initiative
Oct 1, 2024

At HMI, we believe in the power of women to shape their own futures. Thanks to a grant from the Seraphim Fund, awarded by the Inland Empire Community Foundation, we’re ready to expand our reach and help even more women on their path to independence...

Oct 1, 2024

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