USAHello

USAHello is in the home stretch of launching their free digital high school equivalency diploma course, and we couldn’t be more excited! ?? To ensure the course meets the needs of learners and educators, they’re running a pilot test to gather crucial feedback before the official rollout. Here’s what they have planned: ?? In-person testing session (during the first or second week in December) ?? Participants: ? 5–7 students ? 3 instructors During the session, participants will: ? Explore the digital course platform. ? Provide feedback on its usability and effectiveness. ?? As a token of appreciation, all participants will receive a $50 gift card for their time and input. This is a chance to shape an accessible, impactful resource for learners nationwide. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, email [email protected] #EducationForAll #DigitalLiteracy #AdultLearning #Innovation Luis Angel Garcia-Alvarez System for Education Empowerment and Success

USAHello is dedicated to continuously learning and finding better ways to serve our community. We want to thank Dr. Laura Gonzales for sharing her knowledge with us and providing our organization with invaluable tools to meet the evolving needs of those we support.

Meet our Board Member: Amer Al Fayadh! He is the Founder and CEO of Communications Essentials, a social enterprise promoting equitable access to quality language services in the community. Before launching his company, Amer worked for several years in the direct service sector for the CWS Immigration and Refugee Program in Lancaster, PA. A former refugee himself, he has committed himself to serving his community in various roles within resettlement, as well as, volunteering for several years as part of USAHello’s advisory council. Amer holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Roehampton and a B.A. in Production Engineering from the University of Technology – Iraq. #meetourteam #nonprofitorg

Meet Nuzigum Setiwaldi! She is the Content Manager for USAHello. She works with the content team to develop resources for refugees and immigrants. She has previously worked with nonprofit and government refugee organizations in Virginia. She is passionate about supporting immigrant community access and engagement. Nuzigum also works with the Coalition to End Uyghur Forced Labour. She has a B.A. in sociology from the University of Oklahoma. #meetourteam #nonprofitorg

Meaghan has lived and worked overseas with communities in rural Morocco and on the Thai-Burma border. She has served as a Peace Corps volunteer, at an experience-based outdoor learning & leadership school, and as the director of a refugee resettlement program in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC. It was those years in welcoming newcomers that cemented her commitment to advancing equity and social justice. For the last decade, Meaghan has been with Sightline Institute, an independent progressive think-tank focused on environmental and economic sustainability policy in the Pacific Northwest. We are so grateful to have her as one of our amazing Board Members! #nonprofitwork #USAhello #refugeesupport

We recently created a video on Seeking Asylum at the US and Mexico Border in Spanish as a resource for immigrants, refugees, and Spanish-speaking asylum seekers. "Las reglas para solicitar asilo en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México han ido cambiando. Comprenda el proceso para la aplicación CBP One, el cierre de fronteras, la expulsión acelerada y la entrevista de miedo creíble. Encuentre recursos que le ayuden cerca de la frontera." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqdeKmvD

Happy Immigrant Heritage Month Immigrants have been crucial in shaping the nation's history, economy, culture, and society, making significant contributions to science, arts, sports, and technology. This month-long celebration highlights the importance of immigrants and promotes a more inclusive and diverse society! #immigrantheritagemonth #celebratediversity

Antes de que el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental llegue a su fin, queríamos compartir más información sobre las enfermedades mentales, los tipos de tratamiento y cómo obtener ayuda/ Es importante hablar con alguien si sientes que tienes un problema de salud mental. Está bien buscar ayuda cuando tenga dificultades. No hay vergüenza en obtener apoyo. Hablar de cómo te sientes es un paso valiente para sentirte mejor. Encuentra recursos de salud mental para inmigrantes y refugiados | Incluyendo la línea directa de crisis: https://lnkd.in/gnTu3D5f #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #saludmentalparatodos

?Last week, CHIRLA joined Refugee Council USA (RCUSA)’s Advocacy Days in Washington, DC! A group of 300+ refugee advocates showed their strong presence at our nation's capitol to advocate for systems and legislation that would support and include refugees, asylum-seekers, and all newcomers seeking a better life! ????? Refugee Council Amnesty International Alight Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) Bethany Christian Services BPSOS Center for Community Advancement, Inc. Center for Migration Studies Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) Center for Victims of Torture CHIN ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND INC Climate Refugees Church World Service Community Sponsorship Hub Every Campus A Refuge Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. Global Refuge HIAS Human Rights First International Refugee Assistance Project International Rescue Committee Islamic Relief USA Jesuit Refugee Service Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) National Partnership for New Americans Oxfam Rainbow Railroad RefugePoint Refugee Congress Refugees International Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) Talent Beyond Boundaries United Stateless Upwardly Global USAHello U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) Welcoming America World Relief UNRWA USA UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

A medida que el Mes de Concientización de la Salud Mental llega a su fin, nos gustaría compartir algunos recursos de salud mental para inmigrantes y refugiados. Infórmate: https://lnkd.in/gnTu3D5f As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we'd like to share some mental health resources for immigrants and refugees. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-3-XUt6