Refugee-serving organizations team up to navigate complex challenges
The Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement (CIRA) has begun hosting what’s known as a Community of Practice. The practice devotes a space for any refugee-serving organization to meet in one place, learn from each other, and talk about challenges and best practices when navigating a complex political landscape.
Law students in CIRA’s Externship Program look forward to making a difference
Three third-year law students have joined the team at Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement’s (CIRA) Lincoln office. Each one of them had enrolled in law school with the intent to join the University of Nebraska, Lincoln’s Immigration Legal Clinic. However, that clinic closed earlier this year.
Resettlement services pivot to support refugees in Nebraska
The Pathways to Stability Program, or simply the Stability Program, provides targeted, ongoing support for refugees navigating life beyond that initial 90-day window.
Summer camp encourages immigrant and refugee children to learn, connect, and simply be kids
Children in CIRA’s Social Work and Refugee Services programs had the opportunity to put aside everyday worries about their or their families’ statuses and just be kids.
CIRA’s U/T/VAWA Team builds trust, expands partnerships to support survivors
Supporting survivors of trafficking and other crimes is about more than just showing up in a courtroom, according to Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement (CIRA) Lead Attorney Astrid Munn. It’s about building trust, showing up for clients and the legal team consistently, and helping people understand their options.
Welcoming Workforce Summit brings Nebraska leaders together to determine immigration policy solutions for stronger economy
Nebraska business and community leaders are looking for ways to attract and retain workers as the state faces growing workforce needs — and many say immigrants and refugees are an essential part of the solution.
CIRA celebrates Access Period milestone, highlights power of human-centered storytelling at OnBrand Conference
To celebrate the symbolic five million period products Access Period has donated as well as one million “worry-free days,” Executive Director Kristin Lowrey bestowed the five millionth box of products to Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement Director of Communications Sophia Ibrahimi.
CIRA speaks on building bridges at national leadership conference
Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement (CIRA) Director of Community Engagement Khenda Mustafa, along with the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Daniela Rojas Florez, will take the lead on Building Bridges Across Systems: A Blueprint for Cross-Sector Leadership Collaboration.
U.S. Supreme Court decisions, simplified: What they mean for immigration
The U.S. Supreme Court finished its term with major decisions concerning immigrants and refugees’ fate and status in the country. While it reaffirmed some constitutional rights, the Court stripped others.
CIRA expands English Language Classes to meet growing community need
These classes create a space for people to learn, practice, and grow together. In the CIRA classroom, language learning isn’t just about grammar; it’s about developing confidence in a new country, finding connections, and forming a community.