Had a blast celebrating Leya’s first birthday! Where has the time gone?? 🎂 🎈

Thank you clara longo de freitas for this very thoughtful piece on what it’s like for unaccompanied migrant children navigating the immigration court system for The Baltimore Banner. Grateful to share Global Refuge’s insight from working with these kids & families.
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Any reporters interested in visiting Global Refuge's refugee community garden in Fargo, North Dakota?

It’s not just about growing food; it’s about growing communities, promoting biodiversity, and preserving cultural heritage through agriculture.
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'It comes as little surprise these already disenfranchised workers are the ones who ended up paying the ultimate price, said Krish O'Mara Vignarajah of Baltimore's Global Refuge. Immigrants will almost inevitably be involved in rebuilding the bridge as well, she added.'

via Lea Skene

Happy Easter! Wishing all those observing a blessed and joyous day with family and loved ones!

People are the cornerstone of every organization — and I’m incredibly lucky to have such amazing people supporting the President’s Office at Global Refuge. I’ll spare you the details, but I’d be in the gutter without this strike-force 🎳

The bodies of two of the six Baltimore bridge maintenance workers have been recovered after the disaster.

The tragedy has shed light on their lives – most of whom were born outside the US - and the risks immigrants face at work says Krish O'Mara Vignarajah

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Yesterday’s tragedy in Baltimore also highlights the outsized contributions immigrants make here. As I wrote in The Baltimore Sun, our city benefits immensely from their work ethic, adaptability, and resilience. We’re lucky to call them friends and neighbors.
baltimoresun.com/2023/08/29/as-…

This as we get word missing workers from Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador....fathers and husbands working hard in dangerous conditions WJZ | CBS Baltimore