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 | “America’s greatness lies not only in our vast diversity but also in our ability to face challenges and transform ourselves into the nation of our dreams—a beacon of hope and freedom to the persecuted and oppressed from around the world.
As we move forward, it is certain that we will encounter challenging times. However, for USCRI, what remains constant are our humanitarian values and resilience in serving refugees and immigrants—an institutional commitment with a history of over 114 years. Since 1911, USCRI has served as a lifeline for refugees, asylees, unaccompanied migrant children, survivors of human trafficking, and immigrants, offering critical support to help them thrive. For these individuals—some of the most vulnerable among us—USCRI provides not only essential services but also a place where they can find safety, dignity, and the support they need to rebuild their lives.”
Click the button below to read the full statement from USCRI on the 2024 Election results. |
| | | Addressing the Needs of Unaccompanied and Separated Children: Insights from East Africa
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|  | Unaccompanied and separated children are among the most vulnerable populations affected by conflict and humanitarian crises. They face heightened risks of violence, exploitation, and neglect, with significant barriers to accessing essential services and protection mechanisms. In East Africa and surrounding subregions, children have been forced to migrate as violence, unrest, and climate shocks worsen.
To mark World Children’s Day 2024, USCRI held a webinar to engage experts and practitioners from Kenya and Uganda in a critical dialogue on the needs, challenges, and best practices for supporting these children in displacement contexts.
Click the button below to read more and watch the full recording from the webinar. |
| | |  | Inauguration of the New USCRI Office for Latin America and the Caribbean |
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| Last month, young refugees from South Sudan, Syria, Colombia, Honduras, and Venezuela, now studying and residing in Mexico, gathered in Barrio de la Estación, Aguascalientes, to celebrate the inauguration of the USCRI Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean.
At the center of the event were the creative exhibitions from students and alumni of USCRI’s Habesha Complementary Pathways and Habesha Americas programs, which offer young refugees from around the world the opportunity to pursue higher education in Mexico.
Click the button below to read more and view photos from the event. |
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| | |  | The Humanitarian and Displacement Situation in Ukraine |
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| The mass displacement crisis continues in Ukraine. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that over 6.7 million refugees from Ukraine have fled for protection in other countries.
Over the spring and summer of 2024, the security situation has deteriorated, leading the high levels of civilian deaths and displacement. The United Nations (UN) verified that over 11,000 civilians in Ukraine were killed and over 24,000 were injured between February 24, 2022 and August 31, 2024. Conflict also destroyed over 1,300 educational facilities and 580 medical facilities.
Click the button below to read the full update from USCRI. |
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| | |  | Spotlight on Occupational Therapy Services at USCRI Cleveland |
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| Occupational therapy (OT) helps people engage in meaningful activities that are important for their well-being, such as work, socializing, and daily routines. These activities help build a sense of identity, self-esteem, and connection with others. For refugees, being able to participate in these activities is especially important as it helps them heal from trauma, develop new skills, and fit into their new community. However, refugees often face challenges like language barriers, cultural differences, and social isolation, which can prevent them from fully participating in these activities.
OT focuses on helping individuals improve their ability to take part in daily life through assessment, support, and coaching. For refugees, OT can help them regain their confidence, develop life skills, and improve their mental health, which are all key to adapting to their new environment.
Click the button below to read more about our Occupational Therapy work in Cleveland. |
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| | | |  | | |  | Latest Policy Brief - Unaccompanied and Separated Children in East Africa |
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|  | HQ Staff Celebrate Diwali |
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|  | Register for our webinar on Human Mobility and Climate Change |
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| The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. |
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