U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)

Since 1911, USCRI has been advancing the rights and lives of refugees and immigrants.

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Happy World Environment Day!

May today serve as a reminder that protecting our world means protecting the people, communities, and future generations who depend on it.

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At USCRI, our impact is powered by people. This Memorial Day Weekend, USCRI Vermont embodied that spirit by participating in the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay, helping raise awareness for refugees and immigrants rebuilding their lives in Vermont.

Whether serving clients, strengthening communities, or running for a cause, our staff and volunteers make our mission possible. A special thank you to USCRI Vermont and everyone who participated!

Read our full blog at: https://t.co/sJ9tGyn3WH

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Last week, USCRI Kenya began distributing 3,000 dignity kits to girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp.
Each kit included sanitary pads, underwear, soap, and washcloths. More than basic necessities, these kits were a reminder that the world believes in these girls and the futures they deserve.

It's never too late to become a Dream Keeper.

Read our full press release and show girls that you stand with them: https://t.co/uk7cmuOiRM

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The stars have spoken!

Follow along to see which piece of legislation supporting refugees and immigrants aligns with your zodiac sign, and meet the lawmakers behind it.

♈ Aries: Afghan Adjustment Act
Sponsored by @SenAmyKlobuchar, @RepMMM, and @repblumenauer
♉ Taurus: Climate Displaced Persons Act
Sponsored by @SenMarkey and @NydiaVelazquez
♊ Gemini: New Deal for New Americans Act
Sponsored by @RepGraceMeng and @SenMarkey
♋ Cancer: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
Sponsored by @PattyMurray and @RepSylviaGarcia
♌ Leo: Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act
Sponsored by @RepJimmyPanetta and @RepGwenMoore
♍ Virgo: TRACK ICE Act
Sponsored by @RepJasmine

STAY TUNED FOR PART 2!

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Happy Pride.
This month and every month, USCRI stands with LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those seeking safety in a new place after facing discrimination, persecution, or exclusion in their home countries. We see you, we support you, and we will continue fighting for your right to live openly, safely, and with dignity.

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Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

This month, we honor the histories, cultures, and lasting impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including the many refugees and immigrants who continue to shape and strengthen this country.

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A period should never stand in the way of a girl’s future.

By becoming a Dream Keeper, you can provide menstrual hygiene products, food assistance, school supplies, and critical support for unaccompanied girls and their foster families. 100% of funds raised go directly to the program and the girls it serves.

Become a Dream Keeper today and help girls in Kakuma keep learning, growing, and dreaming. Join us at https://t.co/mOGMRjT8lM

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No girl should have to miss out on her education because of her period.

That is why USCRI launched Keep Girls Dreaming. Over the past two years, we have delivered more than 1.4 million sanitary pads to refugees in Kenya, providing a full year’s supply to more than 12,000 girls.

This year, USCRI is expanding the program to provide dignity kits containing menstrual hygiene products, washcloths, underwear, and soap. These kits offer more than basic necessities. They provide girls with dignity, stability, and the support needed to continue their education with confidence.

Your donation can be the difference between a girl pursuing her future in a classroom or staying home in shame.

Join us at https://t.co/nJkW9NJABB

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USCRI welcomes the news that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon has been extended until November 27, 2026.

This marks the first TPS extension issued by this Administration for any population and will provide continued protection and work authorization for an estimated 11,000 Lebanese TPS holders across the United States.

For thousands of families, TPS means the ability to keep working, keep supporting their children, and keep building a life in safety while their home country remains unsafe. USCRI will remain steadfast in its advocacy to uphold the rights, safety, and dignity of TPS holders and all displaced people. #ProtectTPS #LebanonTPS

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You can change a girl’s life today.

This week, USCRI is launching Dream Keepers, a monthly giving community supporting unaccompanied girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp through our Keep Girls Dreaming initiative.

By becoming a Dream Keeper, you will provide menstrual hygiene products, food assistance, school supplies, and critical support for unaccompanied girls and their foster families throughout the year. You’ll also receive monthly updates directly from USCRI Kenya staff, volunteers, and the girls themselves, offering a closer look at the real impact your support is making in Kakuma.

Join us at https://t.co/nJkW9NJABB

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Eid al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at USCRI.
Today, we honor the values of compassion, sacrifice, generosity, and community that are at the heart of Eid al-Adha. As families and communities gather in celebration around the world, we recognize the strength and resilience of displaced individuals rebuilding their lives far from home.
We wish peace, joy, and unity to all who are celebrating.

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A girl’s period should never stand in the way of her future. Yet for many girls living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, it does.

Through USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative, we are helping restore dignity, confidence, and opportunity by providing menstrual hygiene products to girls living in refugee camps. So far, we have distributed sanitary products to more than 12,000 girls, helping them stay in school, protect their health, and continue pursuing their dreams.

Every donation is more than a hygiene product. It is dignity. It is confidence. It is the chance for a girl to continue showing up for her education and her future.

Be the reason a girl in Kakuma can keep dreaming. Donate at: https://t.co/tXxX0FJ2DW

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This Memorial Day, we honor all those who gave their lives in service to the United States and in defense of liberty, dignity, and justice for all, including the countless immigrants and refugees who have courageously served this country in uniform.

Their sacrifice reminds us of the courage required to protect freedom and the shared responsibility we carry to uphold compassion, humanity, and hope for future generations.

Today, and every day, we thank them.

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Our May Policy + Advocacy Newsletter is here.

This month, our analysts break down the policies and global crises shaping the lives of refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities worldwide.

Stay informed. Read the full newsletter at https://t.co/HM9CaSezXR

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Hag shavu'euֹt shְamah! Happy Shavuot.

May this Shavuot be a reminder that everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, safety, and belonging.

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Through USCRI’s REDii program, youth returnees in El Salvador and Honduras gain the tools to rebuild their futures through free vocational training, financial support, and job placement assistance.

Tatiana’s story reflects the resilience required to start over after returning home, and the impact of programs that make new beginnings possible.

Help support other deportees and returnees through REDii today:
https://t.co/BMyzVQ2kXk

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For more than a century, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants has stood alongside refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities around the world.

Working with nearly 200 affiliate partners, USCRI provides legal, social, health, and resettlement services to refugees, unaccompanied children, survivors of human trafficking, and immigrant families across all 50 states, as well as in El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico.

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available on our website, highlighting the people, programs, and impact behind this work. Learn more at: https://t.co/4CV9FmzP9C

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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀.

-- Art 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: https://t.co/zLf5XQZEZ3

Let us condemn discrimination, violence & racism. Say #NoToRacism and #NoToHate.

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Refugee children are not defined by the crises they survived. They are students, future leaders, and changemakers whose potential should never be limited by displacement.

In collaboration with LRC, USCRI is uplifting the urgent need to invest in education, stronger futures, resilient communities, and the next generation of leaders.

Read our full brief to learn more: https://t.co/463ROSWeCF

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This is a story of setbacks. A story of hardship. Most of all, a story of resilience.

Even when systems failed her, Batoul refused to give up on herself. And USCRI Twin Falls refused to give up on her either.

Again and again, she rebuilt. Again and again, her community showed up beside her.