U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
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Since 1911, USCRI has been advancing the rights and lives of refugees and immigrants.
USCRI visited Kenya’s Kakuma camp & witnessed man-made starvation as aid cuts deepen. With 300k+ refugees, Kakuma is beyond capacity. We launched a pilot for unaccompanied girls & delivered 900k pads—1.4M since 2024. USCRI is expanding support despite funding cuts. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4o4Eubt
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On this International Day of Tolerance, we celebrate the unique experiences & perspectives that immigrants bring to our communities. Tolerance is about embracing differences, learning from one another & building a future where everyone has the chance to contribute & belong.
https://bit.ly/4qZ52gL
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This Veterans Day, USCRI honors all who’ve served, including the many foreign-born veterans who have defended our nation with courage and dedication. America’s strength is built by those who serve, no matter where their journey began. Thank you, Veterans, for your sacrifice and service.
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🧵 Kenya is home to Kakuma Refugee Camp — one of the world’s largest refugee camps. It shelters over 300,000 people who have fled war, drought, & persecution. Behind the statistics are stories of hope, learning, & resilience. Visit our website to see how we’re making an impact:
www.refugees.org
9 days ago
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USCRI is deeply alarmed by the Administration's decision to end
#TPS
for South Sudan amid escalating violence and humanitarian crisis. We urge the Administration to reverse this decision and immediately extend and redesignate TPS for South Sudan. Read our full statement:
https://bit.ly/4r2ZVMS
12 days ago
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The US trucking industry is struggling & immigrants have been filling a vital role. But a new federal rule cuts off access to CDLs for nearly 200K immigrants with valid work authorization, threatening jobs, families, & supply chains. Listen to the audio version:
https://bit.ly/43iXkEg
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Refugee children in Kenya face serious protection & well-being challenges. Many live without parental care and face risks such as child labor, early marriage. We hosted a joint webinar with ChildFund to present findings from a recent needs assessment. Full webinar & report:
https://bit.ly/3JN6h1Z
14 days ago
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1K+ people came together for USCRI NC’s Fly With Me Cultural Festival—a vibrant celebration of Afghan culture & community spirit. From delicious food & lively music to a stunning fashion show & kite flying, the day was filled with joy, connection, & cultural pride. 🔗
https://bit.ly/4qJbwQQ
14 days ago
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On Friday, the White House set the refugee admission goal for FY2026 at just 7,500. Swipe through to learn what this means, why it’s important, and what’s at stake with this historically low number. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4qziUOC
16 days ago
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Feliz Día de los Muertos! May today be a day of joyful remembrance and connection to all who celebrate. How are you honoring loved ones today?
#DayoftheDead
#DiadelosMuertos
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Today, the White House announced an FY26 refugee admissions goal of only 7,500—the lowest since the program began. USCRI is deeply disappointed. 123M+ people are forcibly displaced worldwide and this decision disregards global calls for increased protection and compassion. 🔗
https://bit.ly/4qziUOC
19 days ago
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A catastrophe is unfolding in El Fasher, North Darfur. Mass killings of civilians and humanitarian workers. Sexual violence. Detention. Attacks on hospitals. Severe shortages of food and water. Many cannot escape at all. The world cannot look away.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
#ElFasher
#Darfur
20 days ago
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Starting Nov 1, refugees, asylees & survivors of trafficking will lose access to
#SNAP
food assistance under H.R.1. Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates about $1.50 in local economic activity. Cutting off access hurts us all. Learn more at
https://bit.ly/49cCMRJ
20 days ago
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Because of a new rule, nearly 200K immigrant truckers with valid work permits will eventually lose their licenses—putting their jobs and the U.S. supply chain at risk. They move our food, fuel, and medicine. Removing them from the road hurts the American economy. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4hx6nHD
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It’s
#NationalImmigrantsDay
and at USCRI we have celebrated the diverse cultures and backgrounds of immigrants since 1911. Learn more about our history at
refugees.org
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Join us tomorrow at 9am EST for a webinar sharing findings from a recent needs assessment for refugee children conducted in Kakuma, Dadaab, and Nairobi. Hear from experts from USCRI, ChildFund Kenya, ChildFund International and Move on Africa Ltd. Register at:
https://bit.ly/47AF2AF
22 days ago
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Over 200 guests joined USCRI Cleveland on Oct 4th at Reprise ’25 to celebrate community, family & connection at beautiful Oxbow Orchard. From live music & local refugee cuisine to bonfires & dancing, the evening was a good time for all. Learn more & view the full gallery at
https://bit.ly/43sk2K0
25 days ago
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Ready to make an impact? USCRI is now hiring for 20+ positions across the United States. Learn more and apply today at refugees.org/careers/
#nonprofitjobs
#nowhiring
27 days ago
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In 2025, Burundi has seen the largest refugee influx in decades, with 70K+ Congolese refugees fleeing into the country. Conflict/natural disasters have displaced 92K+ Burundians internally. 600K+ people need urgent aid & aid is only 32% funded. Read USCRI recommendations:
https://bit.ly/47nsz2g
27 days ago
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Join USCRI and @childfund.bsky.social Kenya on Oct 29 for a webinar sharing findings from a recent needs assessment conducted in Kakuma, Dadaab, and Nairobi. Refugee children in Kenya continue to face urgent protection risks. Register at
https://bit.ly/47AF2AF
28 days ago
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USCRI launches the
#StillStanding
campaign in Tijuana to support 8K+ displaced and deported people with legal aid, education, job training, and more. With 114+ years of impact, USCRI is committed to reducing barriers and enhancing reintegration for refugees and returnees. 🔗
https://bit.ly/4nbcjHf
28 days ago
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Stay informed and empowered with our
#KnowYourRights
and Safety Planning guides. A wallet-sized KYR guide is included, so that you can have this knowledge on hand, in any situation. Find it at
https://bit.ly/4qrp83i
29 days ago
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Happy Diwali! May this Festival of Lights bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to you and your loved ones. Here’s to new beginnings and the triumph of light over darkness.
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Dignity means access to education, safety, & choice. Yet millions of girls in crisis zones face child marriage, school bans, & violence. This
#GlobalDignityDay
, let’s fight for every girl's right to live with dignity & lead with power. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/48kUamO
about 1 month ago
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Today on
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
, we honor Indigenous resilience and the ongoing fight against displacement. From land dispossession to forced migration, Indigenous and refugee communities share struggles—and the right to stay, return, and belong.
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reposted by
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
Refugee Advocacy Lab
about 1 month ago
📈NEW POLL: The Lab,
@refugeesinternational.org
&
@dataforprogress.org
find that more than two-thirds of voters believe the US should have a refugee resettlement program. This poll also shows the deep unpopularity of several other immigration policy changes.
www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/st...
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1.6M+ TPS holders are at risk of losing their protection—many of whom have lived/worked in the US legally for 20+ years, building lives & contributing to our communities. USCRI remains steadfast in its advocacy to uphold the rights, safety, & dignity of TPS families.
#ProtectTPS
#TPSWeekOfAction
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Our amazing donor Nina made a heartfelt video asking you to support refugee girls in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. They need menstrual pads to stay in school and keep dreaming. Join Nina. Donate today. 🔗https://refugees.org/keepgirlsdreaming/
#KeepGirlsDreaming
#MenstrualJustice
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about 1 month ago
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676 million women & girls lived near deadly conflict in 2024—the highest since the 1990s. In crisis, girls face more risks—but they’re also leading change. This
#DayoftheGirl
, stand with them. Read more:
bit.ly/48kUamO
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Everything She Can Be: Honoring the Power of Girls Everywhere - USCRI
Girls are changemakers. Each year since 2012, on October 11, the international community marks International Day of the Girl Child as an opportunity to share girls’ stories, recommit to upholding thei...
https://bit.ly/48kUamO
about 1 month ago
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These words greet us every day at USCRI’s headquarters: “As long as there are refugees, we cannot ignore them.” — Attributed to President Dwight D. Eisenhower A timeless reminder that compassion must never fade.
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The recent termination of
#TPS
for
#Syria
could have life-threatening consequences. Syrians still face instability, violence, & humanitarian crisis. We urge the Administration to reverse this decision & extend protections for our Syrian neighbors. Read our full statement below
https://bit.ly/3WjP2I7
about 2 months ago
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Periods are natural. Shame is not. Stigma isolates girls and keeps them from fully participating in daily life. Through USCRI’s
#KeepGirlsDreaming
, we’re providing pads so girls can stay in school and keep dreaming. We’re over halfway to 1M pads. Help us get there. 🔗
https://bit.ly/4ex1Tyq
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about 2 months ago
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Support refugees. Get a magazine. Nick Norlen’s Paper Airplane is raising $10K for USCRI—and we’re just $2,500 away. Donate now and get the debut issue FREE:
PaperAirplane.pub
about 2 months ago
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When conflict disrupts systems, girls lose more than safety—they lose access to dignity. As of 2024, 1.5B people lack basic sanitation. In
#Kakuma
, unequal access to water and soap makes managing menstruation nearly impossible, exposing girls to serious health risks.
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#SouthSudan
is still striving for peace. More than a decade after gaining independence, the world’s youngest nation continues to experience ongoing conflict, unstable governance, and widespread displacement.
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In Kakuma refugee camp, girls face health risks and barriers to education simply because they lack access to essential supplies. For just $4.68, you can provide one girl with a year’s supply of sanitary pads—keeping her healthy, in school, and dreaming of a brighter future.
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about 2 months ago
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Shana Tova! USCRI wishes all who celebrate a sweet New Year filled with blessings and joy.
#RoshHashanah
#ShanaTovah
about 2 months ago
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September 21 was the
#InternationalDayofPeace
—a day to unite across differences and build a lasting culture of peace. True peace requires more than the absence of conflict. It calls for a transformation of the conditions that allowed violence to occur.
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Over 142,000 girls in Kenya’s refugee camps face health risks because they lack access to essential supplies—often forced to use unsanitary pieces of cloth. USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative provides pads so girls can stay in school, stay healthy, and keep dreaming of brighter futures.
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Periods don’t stop for conflict—but access to care often does. In refugee camps across Kenya, over 142,000 school-aged girls face serious health risks as many often resort to using and reusing unsanitary pieces of cloth because they lack access to essential supplies.
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2 months ago
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On January 20, 2025, Executive Order 14163 imposed an entry ban on refugees into the United States. The following day, the State Department stopped all processing of refugee applications indefinitely. Yet, these two steps are viewed separately in our legal system.
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Today marks the start of
#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
—a celebration of the culture, history, and resilience of Hispanic and Latino communities.
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Over 142K girls in refugee camps in Kenya who face barriers to education simply because they lack access to essential supplies. USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative is changing that—providing pads so girls can stay in school, stay healthy, and keep dreaming.
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In Myanmar, the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen in 2025.
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Menstruation shouldn’t stop education—but for displaced girls, it often does. In refugee camps across Kenya, over 142,000 school-aged girls face barriers to education simply because they lack access to essential supplies.
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On
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
, we honor the lives lost to suicide, stand with those who are struggling, and reaffirm our commitment to mental health for all—especially those facing the profound challenges of displacement, migration, and resettlement.
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USCRI is alarmed by DHS’s decision to end
#Venezuela’s
2021
#TPS
designation on November 7, 2025. This move threatens the safety and stability of more than 250K Venezuelans who sought refuge in the U.S. from political persecution, economic collapse, and human rights abuses.
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Today is
#InternationalLiteracyDay
, and this year's focus is on promoting literacy in the digital era. For over 100 years, USCRI has supported refugees and immigrants through various literacy programs.
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Today is
#InternationalDayofCharity
More than 123 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced—and that number continues to rise. As funding cuts impact organizations across the globe, USCRI remains steadfast in uplifting refugee voices and defending their rights.
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This week, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Kunar province,
#Afghanistan
, along the eastern border with
#Pakistan
. Early reports indicate 2,205 dead, with the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) estimating about 1.3M people affected.
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