KCBX: In Low Voting San Diego Neighborhood, Refugee Groups Want 100% Turnout
PANA was covered by KCBX in the article "In Low Voting San Diego Neighborhood, Refugee Groups Want 100% Turnout" published on May 31, 2016 by Claire Trageser.
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Muslim Votes
Why is faith-based organization in Muslim communities important? Thursday, May 12, 2016 #MuslimVotes #PowerHour was another night of networking and fun. This time, the panel portion featured local voices from Muslim faith-based organizing and voting rights advocacy, as well as distinguished guests from Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority
Rethink Refugee Resettlement
According to the California Department of Social Services, over 82,000 refugees have been resettled in San Diego, the top destination city of the top destination state nationwide. At a time with record-breaking levels of displacement globally, we have a critical opportunity in San Diego to be a world leader,
Refugee Symposium Sold Out!
We're thrilled to share that the Refugee Symposium drew a crowd of 100 people to learn and connect around refugee reception and inclusion in San Diego, Japan, and Korea. Huge thanks to the Karen Organization of San Diego for making the event possible, and inviting PANA to co-host.
White House Infographic on Refugee Screening Process
The Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security published this infographic on WhiteHouse.gov (original): The Screening Process for Refugee Entry Into the United States 1. Many refugee applicants identify themselves to the U.N. Refugee Agency, UNHCR. UNHCR, then: * Collects identifying documents * Performs initial assessment * Collects biodata: name,
The San Diego Union-Tribune: Leaders to discuss refugee integration in San Diego
[caption id align="alignnone" width="750"] Photo credit: Nelvin C. Cepeda [https://www.panasd.org/caption] The San Diego Union-Tribune covered PANA's co-hosting, alongside the Karen Organization of San Diego, of the April 5th, 2016 Refugee Symposium at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa
KPBS: California Counts: Mobilizing the state's refugee voters
PANA research was included in an article and video segment by KPBS titled "California Counts: Mobilizing the state's refugee voters", published March 9, 2016 by Megan Burks.
Encinitas Explores Joining Welcoming Communities Campaign
Last night, community members turned out to Encinitas City Hall in support of the city council's consideration of seven recommendations around welcoming refugee and immigrant communities in Encinitas. The recommendations included exploration of Encinitas City officially joining the White House Task Force on New Americans' Building Welcoming
Encinitas Advocate: Encinitas joins effort welcoming refugees, immigrants
PANA was mentioned by Del Mar Times (Encinitas Advocate) in the article "Encinitas joins effort welcoming refugees, immigrants", published Feb 25, 2016 by Jared Whitlock.
Seaside Courier: Refugee crisis sparks formation of Encinitas City Council subcommittee
PANA was covered by Seaside Courier in the article "Refugee crisis sparks formation of Encinitas City Council subcommittee", published on January 19, 2016 by Maggie Avants.
San Diego Free Press: San Diegans Say No To Hate, Refugees Welcome
PANA's event was covered by San Diego Free Press in the article "San Diegans Say No To Hate, Refugees Welcome", published December 11, 2015 by Doug Porter.
Welcoming Communities Campaign
[caption id align="alignnone" width="976"] Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/immigration/new-americans [https://www.panasd.org/caption] The Building Welcoming Communities Campaign (BWCC) is a recommendation from the White House, through the White House Task Force On New Americans. When a city or county