Welcome to the San Diego Refugee Forum
The San Diego Refugee Forum is a professional association of organizations and advocates serving all populations fleeing persecution and seeking refuge in San Diego. The Refugee Forum meets monthly to exchange information and advocate on issues of concern to the community of people displaced by war and violent conflict who are now in San Diego.
Membership includes VOLAGs, MAAs, Employment Services, Government Agencies, community-based groups, refugees, advocates, and supporting individuals. The San Diego Refugee Forum meets the third Tuesday of each month, hosts guest speakers and facilitates discussion on topics of interest. The Forum also provides government agencies with an opportunity for gathering information and input on policy issues concerning the refugee community. Active members become voting members upon remitting annual dues.
Latest News
Refugee professionals in spotlight at October 19 networking night
Posted July 31, 2011 by Site Administrator
The second annual “International Night of Networking” focusing on foreign-credentialed refugee engineers, health care and other professionals will take place on Wednesday, October 19. The event aims to introduce the regional economy to the global talent within the various refugee communities, and to offer refugee professionals an opportunity to network with peers in their industries and fields of expertise here. Industry representatives interested in participating please visit the event website or contact the Refugee Forum. .
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World Refugee Day celebration at MoPA huge success
Posted July 31, 2011 by Site Administrator
More than 700 visitors flocked to the Museum of Photographic Arts on Sunday, June 19, to enjoy world-class film & photography and inspiring refugee panelists during the 2011 World Refugee Day celebration. View stunning photos from the day’s happenings , and watch an excellent video documentary about the day on the Refugee Forum Youtube channel, where the event preview video is also available.
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SAVE THE DATE – World Refugee Day celebration June 19
Posted April 23, 2011 by Site Administrator
Celebrate San Diego as the refugee resettlement capital of the world and sample its diversity with fantastic food, fascinating photography, vivid video installations and inspiring discussions.
At the prestigious Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, join Pulitzer Prize winner Don Bartletti, local photography heroes Sam Hodgson and Roberto “Bear” Guerra, and award-winning Iraqi filmmaker Fady Hadid for a carefully curated afternoon of film and photography highlighting the many contributions refugees make to their new communities in San Diego.
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