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HMI Team Member Receives UC Riverside Award 
Aug 1, 2025
HMI Team Member Receives UC Riverside Award 
Aug 1, 2025

For the second year in a row, an HMI leader has been honored with the UC Riverside School of Education Alumni Excellence Award! 🎉

This year’s award goes to our very own Academic & Outreach Director, Hsin-Yu Teresa Hsu-Contreras, for her incredible work creating ESL programs that uplift and empower refugees and newcomers. Her student-centered approach has impacted over 300 lives, blending language learning with emotional growth. 💙📚

Aug 1, 2025
Building Bridges: A Summer of Connection and Joy for Riverside's Newest Neighbors
Jul 31, 2025
Building Bridges: A Summer of Connection and Joy for Riverside's Newest Neighbors
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
HMI celebrates World Refugee Day, honoring this year’s theme: “Love Over Fear”
Jul 31, 2025
HMI celebrates World Refugee Day, honoring this year’s theme: “Love Over Fear”
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
HMI Youth Achievement Spotlight: Asma
Jun 4, 2025
HMI Youth Achievement Spotlight: Asma
Jun 4, 2025

We are thrilled to celebrate Asma, a shining star in the HMI community and an inspiring young leader. Asma recently made history in her family by becoming the first woman to graduate high school in the United States—a milestone that marks just the beginning of her journey.

Jun 4, 2025
🚆 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

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