New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research @NAAPRorg
Promoting prosperity, influence, and inclusion of #Refugees & #Immigrants through advocacy, education, policy, and research. 📩 https://t.co/4Jewky0FOq naapr.org Seattle, WA Joined April 2022-
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Read more for event locations shorturl.at/pCBcu #environmentalhealth #soiltesting
NAAPR has been providing Environmental Health trainings to more than 250 community members to reduce exposure to environmental toxins. We are happy to share that @EcologyWA will be testing your soil for arsenic and lead left over by the Asarco Smelter.
We are excited to share that with @GovBobFerguson's support , #Washington becomes one of the few states in the nation to officially recognize #Eid, setting a precedent for greater religious inclusion and cultural understanding. Read more shorturl.at/VWeOM
We are committed to supporting families seeking help as they establish their new lives in #Washington state. Learn about the Mahmoudi family as they recount their story of resettling as refugees. Read more via KUOW Public Radio: shorturl.at/pA9TN #NAAPR #RefugeeAssistance
We are working to make sure that this funding makes it into the final budget which will be negotiated by the Senate and House of Representatives. Many thanks to Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos & Rep. Julia Reed for their leadership on this issue, as well as #NAAPR staff who testified.
NAAPR has been advocating for language expansion because not having a driver license is a barrier to finding employment, attending English classes, and participating in the community.
We are excited to share that the House Transportation Committee has included funding in their budget for the driver license knowledge exam and driver guide to be translated into #Dari/#Farsi and #Somali. #NewAmericans #WashingtonState
We look forward to organizing another successful Advocacy Day in 2026! #NAAPR
A special thanks to Representatives Sharon Tomiko Santos, Osman Salahuddin, My-Linh Thai, Julia Reed, Janice Zahn, Brianna Thomas; Senators Manka Dhingra, Tina Orwall, Vandana Slatter, and Sahar Fathi, Governor Ferguson's Policy Director, who spoke passionately at the rally.
What a crowd! On February 27, 500 refugee and immigrant community members and allies joined us at the State Capitol for the New Americans Legislative Education and Advocacy Day to raise a collective voice and address issues impacting our community members.
A huge thank you to the five hundred participants who have registered for our #NewAmericans Legislative Education and Advocacy Day on February 27th. Registration for this event is now closed. Keep your eye out for photos of the event next week! #RefugeePolicy #PublicPolicy #WA
NAAPR will be partnering with PIM Savvy, Inc. to assist in #VITA tax preparation at the #Renton Library on February 14 and March 28, 2025 with prior appointment. For more info, visit pimsavvy.com/vita/ or reach out to Aimee or Vanessa on the numbers listed in the posters.
No matter your #immigration status, you are protected by constitutional rights. @ACLU provides guidance on your rights as an #immigrant Available in (hashtag#Arabic) العَرَبِيَّة, فارسی (hashtag#Farsi), Soomaali (hashtag#Somali) & other languages. Visit shorturl.at/gY3rb
On #NewAmericans Legislative Education and Advocacy Day, Feb 27 2025, let's advocate for innovative & humane policies that address the interests of refugees & other displaced individuals. Make your voice heard! shorturl.at/AbKyH #RefugeeAct #PublicPolicy #RefugeePolicy
Join us to raise a collective voice on the #NewAmericans #Advocacy Day! Our goal is to increase #refugees' visibility, contributions & challenges. For further details, including policy priorities, visit shorturl.at/AbKyH & spread the word. #LegislativeDay #WashingtonState
Join the @CWS_global calls to action bit.ly/3AwKw1I in support of refugees & newcomers. Email and call @POTUS & your members of Congress to ask them to strengthen protections for displaced people in advance of the Trump admin. Script to follow bit.ly/3YTh13r
Thank U all for showing up for the 2024 #Refugee Community Building Conference! We are grateful to our presenters, speakers, sponsors, moderators & volunteers for your partnership in making this event memorable. Our collective advocacy work & call to action for refugees continue.
Registration for the 2024 #Refugee Community Building is now CLOSED and SOLD OUT!We can’t wait to see you at the Conference! Registrants can find logistical information on our website: naapr.org/about-the-conf…
2024 #Refugee Community Building #Conference registration OPENS TODAY! Early Bird rate is $100 for attendees who register by September 1. For scholarships, contact Udita Singh at [email protected] for more info. Details bit.ly/about-the-conf Register bit.ly/reg-conf-2024
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