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# Colorado Refugee Connect

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://corefugeeconnect.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [World Refugee Day](https://corefugeeconnect.org/world-refugee-day/)
- [Request A Speaker](https://corefugeeconnect.org/request-a-speaker/)
- [Learn](https://corefugeeconnect.org/learn/) - Learn more about how you can make a difference in your community by being connected with the right volunteer programs.
- [Submit an Event](https://corefugeeconnect.org/submit-an-event/)
- [About Us](https://corefugeeconnect.org/about-us/) - Colorado Refugee Connect (CRC) is an innovative community project aimed at helping the community better engage with local refugee-serving organizations.
- [Refugee 101 Videos](https://corefugeeconnect.org/refugee101/) - Who is a Refugee? How Do Refugees Get to Colorado? Why Accept Refugees?
- [Privacy Policy](https://corefugeeconnect.org/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY NOTICELast updated September 18, 2020Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Colorado Refugee Connect ("Company", "we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal
- [Terms & Conditions](https://corefugeeconnect.org/terms-and-conditions/) - TERMS OF USE Last updated September 17, 2020 AGREEMENT TO TERMS These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and Colorado Refugee Connect ("Company", “we”, “us”, or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the https://corefugeeconnect.org/ website as well as any other media form, media
- [Thank You For Volunteering](https://corefugeeconnect.org/thank-you/volunteer-submission/) - Thank You! Your request is greatly appreciated and a team member will be reaching out to you in a timely manner.
- [Thank You](https://corefugeeconnect.org/thank-you/) - Thank you!

## Donation Forms

- [Donation Form](https://corefugeeconnect.org/donations/donation-form/)

## Timeline Stories

- [Growing a Team](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cool_timeline/growing-a-team/) - After an extensive discovery process, Venta Marketing is brought on board to lead website development and Louise El Yaafouri joins the team as Project Coordinator. First Baptist Church agrees to act as the fiscal sponsor. Basic concepts of the website are flushed out as Louise begins meeting with network partners to conduct volunteer needs assessments.
- [Sharing in Success](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cool_timeline/sharing-in-success/) - The many people who have worked toward the CRC website vision are thrilled to announce that the site has gone live. CRC partners with Refugee Speakers Bureau (RSB), as both initiatives launch at a special event held at Mercy Cafe. Colorado Refugee Connect begins matching qualified volunteers to existing opportunities in the refugee serving network.
- [Seeking Solutions](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cool_timeline/july-2016-2/) - An already growing interest in Colorado's refugee affairs balloons, largely in response to the change in political season and intensifying anti-immigration rhetoric. Colorado Refugee Services Program (CRSP) calls upon a team of network stakeholders to brainstorm solutions to the overwhelming volunteer surplus.
- [Taking Shape](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cool_timeline/taking-shape/) - The CRC advisory team meets regularly to ensure progress toward the final goal. Venta shares preliminary versions of the website and Louise begins collecting and assembling biography information from the network service providers. Planning for the launch event is underway.
- [Partnering for Success](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cool_timeline/partnering-for-success/) - The CRC advisory group creates a full project plan for the proposed volunteer-match website and joins forces with Beyond Our Borders to initiate fundraising efforts.

## Speaker

- [Hnin Aung](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/hnin-aung/) - Hnin Aung is a young professional who was born in Thailand, and raised in Myanmar/Burma. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 and earned her Bachelor Degree in Public Health from the University of Colorado Denver. With nine years of experience in community navigation - primarily within the Burmese community -
- [Naila Siradji](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/naila-siradji/) - Naila Siradji was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Her journey has been shaped by resilience, hope, and determination. In 2015, she and her family left their home country due to safety concerns and moved to Uganda in search of a better future. It was there that she began her educational journey, an opportunity
- [Cairo Rudacyahwa](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/cairo-rudacyahwa/) - Cairo was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa and fled to Rwanda in 1996. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, and Literature from the National University of Rwanda in 2012. He later obtained his Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the University of Kigali in 2018. Cairo has been actively
- [AliSina Amiri](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/alisina-amiri/) - AliSina Amiri is originally from Kabul, Afghanistan, and resettled in Colorado after the 2021 evacuation. His journey has shaped his passion for leadership, education, and community engagement. He shares his story to promote understanding, resilience, and connection across cultures. AliSina is currently studying Business Management and Marketing at Metropolitan State University of Denver. He is
- [Eugenia Karkina](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/eugenia-karkina/) - Eugenia Karkina is a Ukrainian refugee, nonprofit professional, interpreter, entrepreneur, wife, and mother now living in Colorado. She brings more than 25 years of combined experience in the nonprofit, humanitarian, international development, interpretation, and community support sectors. In Ukraine, Eugenia worked with NGOs, international organizations, government partners, and community-based initiatives focused on refugee protection, internally
- [Madina Amiri](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/madina-amiri/) - Madina Amiri is a refugee from Afghanistan, student leader, entrepreneur, and aspiring finance professional. After spending a year in a refugee camp in the United Arab Emirates, she taught English to children and started a small business selling clothing, hygiene products, and other essentials to fellow refugees. Through her determination and hard work, she earned
- [Svitlana Prystynska](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/svitlana-prystynska/) - Svitlana Prystynska is a journalist, videographer, storyteller, and entrepreneur originally from Ukraine. She moved to the United States in 2017 and has built a career focused on media, community engagement, and cross-cultural storytelling. Svitlana holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations and has more than a decade of experience in television and digital
- [Zia Fahim](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/zia-fahim/) - Zia Fahim is a community leader, educator, linguist, and social activist who came to Colorado in April 2021. Zia has dedicated his professional and community work to education, humanitarian service, cultural preservation, and advocacy for refugee and minority communities, particularly the Hazara community of Afghanistan. Zia obtained a bachelor’s degree in Education from Kabul Education
- [Zeinab Rezaie](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/zeinab-rezaie/) - Zeinab Rezaie is an advocate, athlete, and change maker whose journey from Afghanistan to the United States reflects resilience, determination, and a commitment to creating opportunities for others. She made history as the first Afghan woman triathlete to complete the 70.3 Ironman in St. George, Utah, in 2022, just one year after arriving in the
- [Korim Ullah](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/korim-ullah/) - Korim Ullah is a Rohingya refugee, community advocate, and student currently living in Colorado. Born in Burma (Myanmar), Korim was forced to flee his home at the age of 13 due to violence and Genocide against the Rohingya community. After escaping with his family, he spent many years living as a refugee in India, where
- [Giovanni Mendez](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/giovanni-mendez/) - Giovanni Mendez, a current career counselor at Lutheran Family Services, provides mentoring through employment services to newly arrived refugees and asylees. Here, he can support them achieve self-sufficiency, adaptability, and educational development in the U.S. As a former refugee from El Salvador, Giovanni strongly believes in the advocacy for human rights and social justice; just
- [Nga Vương-Sandoval](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/nga-vuong-sandoval/) - Nga Vương-Sandoval is the Founding Executive Director of Refugees + Immigrants United and concurrently leads Colorado Judicial Department’s first and only initiative in the U.S. dedicated to diversifying the bench. A refugee from Việt Nam, she’s a fierce advocate for forcibly displaced and underrepresented communities. Nga’s journey propelled her onto national and global stages where she advocated
- [Eyni Jama](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/eyni-jama/) - Eyni fled Somalia in 2006 and resettled in the United States in 2013. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado Denver and currently works as an Academic Advisor at the Community College of Aurora. In this role, she draws upon her personal and professional experiences to guide students from diverse backgrounds,
- [Lojohomoi Lokonobei](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/lojohomoi-lokonobei/) - Lojohomoi Lokonobei is a lively South Sudanese native who moved to the United States in 2016 to reunite with his family in Fort Morgan, Colorado, and later settled in Boulder. With a strong and varied professional background, Lojohomoi has made significant contributions across different sectors. He spent four years working with the Boulder Valley School
- [Malika Azad](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/malika-azad/) - Malika Azad is a dynamic leader and advocate with a rich history of community-building across local and global platforms. With a lot of experience in education, peacebuilding, and women's economic empowerment, she brings an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive environments where individuals and families thrive. In her current role as a Family Engagement Specialist with
- [Safora Shakoory](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/safora-shakoory/) - Safora Shakoory is a resilient and passionate Finance major, who faced many challenges but never gave up. Born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan, she and her family were forced to leave after the Taliban takeover. With her deceased father’s work for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, they were able to relocate to the United States
- [Jesus Manuel Cana Perez](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/jesus-cana-perez/) - Jesus Manuel Cana Perez was born in Cuba and currently resides in Denver, Colorado. He works at the African Community Center (ACC), a resettlement agency that helps individuals from diverse backgrounds build new lives in the United States. Through his work, Jesus plays a vital role in supporting newcomers as they navigate their transition to
- [Nyadak Pal](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/nyadak-pal/) - Nyadak is a notable figure from South Sudan. She is a mother of 2 daughters, 10 and 18 years old. She has worked tirelessly to promote peace, justice, and equality in her community. Her work focuses on empowering women, promoting peace through dialogue and reconciliation, and advocating for human rights. As a refugee herself, Nyadak
- [Sohaila Fariyar](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/sohaila-fariyar/) - Sohaila Fariyar is a strong advocate for refugees and human rights . She was born in Afghanistan and had to leave her home when she was just 12 years old because of war. Her family moved to Pakistan, where they lived as refugees for 10 years. Hoping for a better future, Sohaila returned to Kabul
- [Omar Qasemi](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/omar-qasemi-2/) - Omar Qasemi arrived in the United States in December 2022, bringing with him a wealth of international experience and a deep commitment to public service and transformative leadership. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and offers over a decade of expertise in local governance, sustainable development, and national security. Omar previously served as
- [Sara Shakoory](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/sara-shakoory/) - Sara Shakoory is a determined and hardworking 19-year-old Afghan immigrant who arrived in Colorado in 2021 after fleeing her home country when the Taliban took control. After a brief stay in Germany, she and her family resettled in the United States, where she began rebuilding her life from the ground up. Despite facing language barriers,
- [Masa Mando](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/masa-mando/) - Masa Mando a Syrian refugee who moved to Jordan in 2012 due to the war. After years of waiting, she arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 2023. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 2024 and is currently studying at the Community College of Aurora, working toward an Associate of Science degree.
- [Nermina Mujkanović](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/nermina-mujkanovic/) - Nermina came to the U.S. as a child and was resettled in St. Louis, MO, with her immediate family. In 2010, she moved to Denver where she earned her B.A. in international studies and a minor in political science at the University of Denver. Nermina's professional experience is centered on providing access and support to marginalized communities
- [Yusif Sardarzade](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/yusif-sardarzade/) - Yusif Sardarzade is the newly appointed Khan of the Talysh people, who live in southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran. As Khan, which signifies a monarch, he has adopted the title symbolically to advocate for the cultural and ethnic values of the Talysh in a peaceful manner. In addition to his role as Khan, Yusif is
- [Mulania Bathin](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/mulania-bathin/) - Mulania Bathin is a former political refugee from the Burma-Thailand border and comes from an ethnic Karen background. Both of Ms. Bathin’s maternal and paternal grandfathers were members of the Karen National Union (KNU), a democratic political organization that has been waging war against the Burmese military junta (also known as the Tatmadaw) since Burma
- [Raoudha Zelaya](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/raoudha-zelaya/) - Raoudha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management from Buffalo, NY. Raoudha is using her own lived experiences to help others navigate the sometimes-stressful experiences of adapting to their new country, language, and culture, often under challenging circumstances. As a Service Navigator, she strives to promote economic, social, and language justice, as well as
- [Mirwais Baheej](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/mirwais-baheej/) - Mirwais Baheej is a refugee who fled Afghanistan in October 2021 and arrived in Colorado in December 2021. He has served as a government official in Afghanistan for the last 14 years, providing effective leadership in the fields of public health, policy development, and economic growth. He possesses a master’s degree in Governance and Public
- [Zahra Nouri](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/zahra-nouri/) - Zahra Hera Nouri is a 21-year-old woman originally from Afghanistan who was born in Iran, raised in Turkey, and currently living in the United States of America. She and her siblings alongside her mother sought refuge in Turkey after facing many difficulties in Iran due to their refugee status. Zahra is now a citizen and
- [Tukano Salat](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/tukano-salat/) - Tukano A. Salat was born in Somalia and moved to Colorado in 2004 with her family. Her friends would describe her as free-spirited, spontaneous, daring, and serious at times. Her hobbies include dancing, listening to music, cooking, jewelry making, spending time with close friends and family, trying new things, and taking good walks. Tukano has
- [Abdullah Noori](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/abdullah-noori/) - Abdullah Noori is a dynamic professional from Afghanistan with a diverse background in engineering, advocacy, and community empowerment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Power Systems Engineering from Kabul Polytechnic University, demonstrating his dedication to technical excellence and innovation. Abdullah excels in quality assurance and power plant engineering, partnering with prestigious companies and U.S.
- [Mosawer Akbari](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/mosawer-akbari/) - Mosawer was born and raised in the heart of Kabul, Afghanistan. He graduated at the top of his class in high school and was involved in promoting education in disadvantaged areas of Afghanistan. Because Mosawer’s mother was a judge and his father worked with Americans, they were threatened by the Taliban, and they relocated to
- [Mobarakeh Nouri](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/mobarakeh-nouri/) - Mobarakeh Nouri was born in Iran but is originally from Afghanistan. At the age of 10, her family sought refuge in Turkey, where she completed her middle school education. In 2016, she began high school at Gaziantep Guzel Santalar, earning a first-place academic achievement award during her freshman year. In late 2016, Mobarakeh resettled in
- [Walid Sharif Alani](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/walid-al-ani/) - Walid worked with USAID, USDA/FAS, and the State Department in Baghdad, Iraq for over 10 years building internal and external customer relations and helping to rebuild the country. Walid was recognized by the State Department for high standards of achievement. He and his family finally had to leave Iraq as a part of the Special
- [Karina Urrego](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/karina-urrego/) - Karina is originally from Bogota, Colombia, and has lived in the U.S. since 2008. She studied psychology at Antonio Nariño University and received a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychopathology from Barcelona University. Karina is licensed in Colorado as a Certified Psychotherapist and Addiction Technician and has worked for more than 25 years in community programs.
- [Oliver Fon](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/oliver-fon/) - Oliver Fon is an asylee from southern Cameroon that fled his home because of political conflict. It is called the “Anglophone” crisis because it is an ongoing and current conflict occurring only in the Northwest and the Southwest regions of Cameroon (also known as the English-speaking regions of Cameroon). Oliver had to smuggle himself to
- [Amani Abdallah](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/amani-abdallah/) - Amani is a student at the Community College of Aurora, pursuing Respiratory Therapy and Healthcare Management. He works at the Mango House clinic where he helps Refugees, Asylees, Parolees, and undocumented individuals get treatment and apply for green card or citizenship. In the future, he hopes to further his education to become a Perfusionist Anesthesiologist
- [Tetiana Stratilat](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/tetiana-stratilat/) - Tetiana Stratilat is a professional chef from Kyiv who was forced to leave her homeland when the war started in Ukraine in February 2022. She arrived in Colorado in June, 2022 under the Uniting for Ukraine refugee program. Before arriving in the United States, Tetiana was the owner and exclusive chef of a successful culinary
- [Jacqueline Umurisa](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/jacqueline-umurisa/) - Jacqueline Umurisa is a Congolese refugee who came to Colorado in September 2022. She came with five siblings and her mother through one of the resettlement agencies in Colorado. She is currently working towards her Bachelor’s of Art in Communication with a concentration in Business at Southern New Hampshire University. She is a proud member
- [Sabe Kemer](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/sabe-kemer/) - Sabe Kemer is from Ethiopia and was resettled to the U.S. when she was a teenager. She is the founder of Denver Home Healthcare, an agency built on passion to help individuals lead an independent, safe, and dignified lifestyle, and Colorado Language Services, an interpretation and translation company. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
- [Thai Nguyen](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/thai-nguyen/) - Following the war in Vietnam, Thai came to the United States with her family as a refugee in 1980 after going through 4 refugee camps in Southeast Asia. Thai is the Founder and Executive Director of Kaizen Food Rescue, which is the only refugee-led nonprofit food access organization in Colorado. Through Kaizen, Thai distributed over
- [Homayoon Milad](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/humayoon-milad/) - Milad came to Colorado in 2021 with his wife and three sons. Milad has a Master’s degree in International Cooperation Policy and 16 years of experience in local governance, development, and peacebuilding. He graduated from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University of Japan in 2010. He served as a Peace Process Program Manager for the United States
- [Kansiime Shalom](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/kansiime-shalom/) - Shalom was born in Uganda but fled to Kenya because of the ‘Kill the Gays’’ bill that was passed by the Ugandan government. While in Kenya, their experience led them to start a nonprofit organization to advocate for change. They are the cofounder and Executive Director of Women for Women Africa, an organization that advocates
- [Heleena Kakar](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/heleena-kakar/) - Heleena, a bold women’s activist, came to Colorado in early 2022 after Afghanistan’s takeover by the Taliban. Heleena obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Herat University and a Master’s degree in International Politics & Area Studies from India in 2018. She also obtained an Executive Master’s in Sport Management Organization from the MEMOS
- [Soad Altaai](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/soad-altaai/) - Soad is from Iraq and moved to the U.S. in 2010. She is passionate about representing her community, helping refugees, and making sure that refugee voices are heard. She is a child care educator, a cultural coordinator with the Pamoja program, and a peer mentor with Lifespan Local. Soad has been working as an Arabic
- [Sara Bright](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/sara-nassr/) - Sara Bright is a half Syrian and half Iraqi refugee who came to Denver in 2016. Sara is studying psychology in college, an entrepreneur, a storyteller at Picture Me Here, and a member of the Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau. Sara is also a staff member at Comal Heritage Food Incubator, which is a place for
- [Samiya Azizi](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/samiya-azizi/) - Samiya was born and is originally from Afghanistan. She moved to Colorado for school after growing up in Pennsylvania. She believes that storytelling is powerful and it helps people witness the lives of refugees through the lens of humanity. She says, "Our collective humanity is bound by invisible strings and when one of us is
- [Sahar Al-Nima](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/sahar-al-nima/) - Even though Sahar was born in Iraq, she lived out most of her childhood in Syria at first, then in Kuwait. She was seventeen when she and her family finally moved to the United States. Sahar attended the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she earned a BA in Humanities with emphasis on Philosophy and Creative
- [Sabitra Niroula](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/sabitra-niroula/) - Sabitra is a former Bhutanese refugee passionate about community education, improving healthcare access, and building mental health awareness. Sabitra just graduated with her Masters in Biomedical Science in May 2022. She is currently working as a Research Assistant, Caregiver, and medical interpreter. Her strong background in education, mental health, and healthcare access gives her the
- [Rasha Alhalaichi](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/rasha-h-alhalaichi/) - Rasha came to Colorado in 2017 with her husband Mousa and their two sons. Rasha has a Bachelor’s degree in education and 16 years of experience as an elementary and early childhood teacher. Rasha graduated from the Community College of Denver in 2020 and from the University of Colorado-Denver as an early childhood coach in
- [Nisa Kobir Ahmed](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/nisa-kobirahmad/) - Nisa is a member of the Rohingya ethnic minority in Burma. Forced to leave her home country as a result of the persecution of the Rohingya, she and her family fled to Malaysia, where they lived for 5 years. Nisa and her family were resettled to Greeley, Colorado in 2015. Nisa, her husband, and four
- [Mousa Al Khafaji](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/mousa-al-khafaji/) - Mousa Al Khafaji came to the U.S. in 2017 with his wife and two children as a Special Immigrant Visa holder. Mousa has an engineering background and served as an interpreter with the U.S. Military in Iraq. Mousa currently serves as the Financial Capabilities Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee in Denver and is an
- [Maytham Alshadood](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/maytham-alshadood/) - Maytham is the Director of Ecosystem Partnerships at Welcome.US, who also served as a Congressional District Director, a Transplant Medicine RN, a Healthcare Researcher, and a Community Advocate. A native of Iraq, he moved to the U.S. in 2008 after serving as a Combat Interpreter with the U.S. Army. Maytham founded DRIVE Project, a nonprofit that
- [Maryam Abdilah](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/maryam-abdilah-2/) - Maryam Abdilah was born in Somalia and grew up in Syria. She lived in Turkey as a refugee before coming to the United States. She is passionate about writing stories with true-to-life messages and recently published her first book and working on the second. She graduated from the Community College of Denver with an Associate
- [Mais Al-Nima](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/mais-al-nima/) - Mais Al-Nima is a graduate student at the University of Colorado Denver- studying Sociology and Women and Gender Studies. Displaced by the 2003 Iraq war, Mais lived in Syria and Kuwait before moving to the United States in 2014. Through both her studies and activism, Mais focuses on the uniqueness of Arab identity and the
- [Juma](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/mohamed-a-juma-yaung-juma/) - After the genocide in Darfur, followed by interminable conflict and war, Juma’s father found a way for their family to escape the bombing, shooting, raping and killing. His family endured months of suffering going through the jungle to find safety. After being separated, Juma and his family were reunited and they fled their beloved country
- [Janvier Mbilizi](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/janvier-mbilizi/) - Janvier was born in Congo and took refuge in Burundi. He has been living in the United States since April 2017. He was initially resettled in Virginia with his family and then moved to Denver, Colorado. From surviving persecution and family separation, the world has given him a chance to learn and speak from experience.
- [Farduus Ahmed](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/farduus-ahmed/) - Farduus Ahmed is a resident of Denver, Colorado. She is a former refugee and has 14 years of experience working with refugee and immigrant communities. She is currently working with CU Anschutz as an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and she is also the Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health Clinic and Referral Coordinator. Farduus
- [Dunia Jama](https://corefugeeconnect.org/speakers/dunia-jama/) - Dunia and her family fled from Somalia to Kenya in 2006 and were resettled in the U.S. in 2013. Currently, Dunia is a Sophomore at the Metropolitan State University of Denver majoring in Entrepreneurship and hopes to become a businesswoman. In her spare time, Dunia is a henna artist and writes poems inspired by her

## Organization

- [TechNation Careers](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/technation-careers/)
- [Hands to the Future](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/hands-to-the-future/)
- [Arapahoe Libraries](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/arapahoe-libraries/)
- [Church World Service](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/church-world-service/)
- [Kindness (FRAHEC)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/kindness-frahec/)
- [Burmese Islamic Association of Colorado](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/burmese-islamic-association-of-colorado/)
- [Chaos to Hope](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/chaos-to-hope/)
- [African Leadership Group](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/african-leadership-group/)
- [Convivir Colorado](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/convivir-colorado/)
- [Roshni](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/roshni/)
- [Rocky Mountain Welcome Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/rocky-mountain-welcome-center/)
- [Restoration Project International](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/restoration-project-international/)
- [Muslim Youth for Positive Impact (MYPI)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/muslim-youth-for-positive-impact-mypi/)
- [Jewish Family Service](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/jewish-family-services/)
- [Women's Wilderness (Outdoor G.I.R.L.S. Program)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/womens-wilderness-outdoor-g-i-r-l-s-program/)
- [Trauma & Disaster Recovery Clinic](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/trauma-disaster-recovery-clinic/)
- [The Village Institute](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/the-village-institute/)
- [The Fax Partnership](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/the-fax-partnership/)
- [Teach by Tech](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/teach-by-tech/)
- [STRIDE Community Health Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/stridecommunityhealthcenter/)
- [Street Fraternity](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/street-fraternity/)
- [Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/spring-institute-for-intercultural-learning/)
- [Soccer Without Borders](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/soccer-without-borders/)
- [Sheridan Health Services](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/sheridan-health-services/)
- [Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/rocky-mountain-immigrant-advocacy-network/)
- [RISE Colorado](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/rise-colorado/)
- [R Bazaar and Ruby's Market](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/r-bazaar/)
- [Project Worthmore](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/project-worthmore/)
- [Pikes Peak Workforce Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/pikes-peak-workforce/)
- [Office of International & Immigrant Affairs, City of Aurora](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/office-of-international-immigrant-affairs-city-of-aurora/)
- [Morgan County Family Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/morgan-county-family-center/)
- [Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/lutheran-family-services/)
- [Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/justice-and-mercy-legal-aid-center/)
- [Jeffco Adult ESL & Literacy](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/jeffco-school-district-adult-esl/)
- [International Rescue Committee in Denver (IRC)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/international-rescue-committee-irc-denver/)
- [integration: Navigation, Outreach, Wealth-Building (iNOW)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/integration-navigation-outreach-wealth-building/)
- [HRCP Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Division (IRAD)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/denver-office-of-immigrant-refugee-affairs/)
- [Focus Points Family Resource Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/focus-points-family-resource-center-2/)
- [English Learning Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/english-learning-center-2/)
- [Empowering Communities Globally: For the Care of Children](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/empowering-communities-globally-for-the-care-of-children/)
- [Emily Griffith Technical College](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/emily-griffith-technical-college-2/)
- [ECDC African Community Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/ecdc-african-community-center/)
- [East Colfax Community Collective](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/east-colfax-community-collective/)
- [Downtown Denver Islamic Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/downtown-denver-islamic-center/)
- [Denver Regional Council of Governments - Aging and Disability Resources](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/denver-regional-council-of-governments-aging-and-disability-resources/)
- [Denver Public Library - Plaza](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/denver-public-library-plaza/)
- [Denver Children's Advocacy Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/denver-childrens-advocacy-center/)
- [Colorado Afghan-American Association](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/denver-afghan-american-community/)
- [Center for Immigrants and Immigration Services (CIIS)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/center-for-immigrants-and-immigration-services-ciis/)
- [Catholic Charities of Denver](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/catholic-charities-of-denver/)
- [Books Unbound](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/books-unbound/)
- [CEDS Finance](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/ceds-finance/)
- [Aurora Mental Health and Recovery's Cultural Development & Wellness Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/aurora-mental-health-and-recovery/)
- [Baytouna](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/baytouna/)
- [Immigrant Hope - Greeley](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/immigrant-hope-greeley/)
- [United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/united-states-committee-for-refugees-and-immigrants/)
- [Pathways to the Integration of New Americans (PINA) program](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/pathways-to-the-integration-of-new-americans-pina-program/)
- [Adams 12 Five Star Schools Student and Family Outreach Program](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/adams-12-five-star-schools-student-and-family-outreach-program/)
- [Coal Creek Adult Education Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/coal-creek-adult-education-center/)
- [Hope Communities](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/hope-communities-2/)
- [A Little Something: Denver Refugee Crafts](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/a-little-something-denver-refugee-crafts/)
- [Kaizen Food Rescue](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/kaizen-food-rescue/)
- [Littleton Immigrant Resources Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/littleton-immigrant-resources-center/)
- [New America High School - Aurora](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/new-america-high-school-aurora/)
- [Intercambio Uniting Communities](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/intercambio-uniting-communities/)
- [Boulder Task Force](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/boulder-task-force/)
- [Red Rocks Community College](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/red-rocks-community-college/)
- [Denver Public Schools - Family and Community Engagement (FACE)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/denver-public-schools/)
- [Goodwill of Colorado](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/goodwill-of-colorado/)
- [Oromo Community of Colorado](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/oromo-community-of-colorado/)
- [Community College of Denver](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/community-college-of-denver/)
- [Global Bhutanese Community of Colorado](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/global-bhutanese-community-of-colorado/)
- [Adult and Family Education at Colorado Springs School District 11](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/adult-and-family-education-at-colorado-springs-school-district-11/)
- [Village Exchange Center](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/vec/)
- [Sunrise Community Health](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/sunrise-community-health/)
- [Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado (RACC)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/refugee-action-coalition-of-colorado-racc/)
- [Peak Vista Community Health Centers](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/peak-vista-community-health-centers/)
- [OneMorgan County](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/onemorgan-county/)
- [Immigrant & Refugee Center of Northern Colorado (IRCNOCO)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/immigrant-refugee-center-of-northern-colorado-ircnoco/)
- [Colorado Muslim Society](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/colorado-muslim-society/)
- [Colorado Language Services, inc.](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/colorado-language-services-inc/)
- [Colorado Ethiopian Community](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/colorado-ethiopian-community/)
- [Catholic Charities of Central Colorado - Office of Family Immigration Services](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/catholic-charities-of-central-colorado-office-of-family-immigration-services/)
- [Aurora Public Schools ACTION Zone](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/aurora-public-schools-action-zone/)
- [Ardas Family Medicine](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/ardas-family-medicine/)
- [Denver Health Refugee Clinic](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organizations/denver-health-refugee-clinic/)

## Locations

- [Metro Denver](https://corefugeeconnect.org/locations/metro-denver/)
- [Northern Colorado](https://corefugeeconnect.org/locations/northern-colorado/)
- [Southern Colorado](https://corefugeeconnect.org/locations/southern-colorado/)
- [Statewide](https://corefugeeconnect.org/locations/statewide/)
- [Multiple Regions](https://corefugeeconnect.org/locations/multiple-regions/)

## Cities

- [Denver](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/denver/)
- [Arvada](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/arvada/)
- [Aurora](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/aurora/)
- [Evans](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/evans/)
- [Greeley](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/greeley/)
- [Brighton](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/brighton/)
- [Broomfield](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/broomfield/)
- [Castle Pines](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/castle-pines/)
- [Centennial](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/centennial/)
- [Central City](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/central-city/)
- [Cherry Hills Village](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/cherry-hills-village/)
- [Commerce City](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/commerce-city/)
- [Edgewater](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/edgewater/)
- [Englewood](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/englewood/)
- [Federal Heights](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/federal-heights/)
- [Glendale](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/glendale/)
- [Golden](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/golden/)
- [Greenwood Village](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/greenwood-village/)
- [Lakewood](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/lakewood/)
- [Littleton](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/littleton/)
- [Lone Tree](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/lone-tree/)
- [Northglenn](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/northglenn/)
- [Sheridan](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/sheridan/)
- [Thornton](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/thornton/)
- [Westminster](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/westminster/)
- [Wheat Ridge](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/wheat-ridge/)
- [Colorado Springs](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/colorado-springs/)
- [Fort Morgan](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/fort-morgan/)
- [Boulder](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/boulder/)
- [Lafayette](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/lafayette/)
- [Longmont](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/longmont/)
- [Fort Collins](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/fort-collins/)
- [Deer Trail](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/deer-trail/)
- [Byers](https://corefugeeconnect.org/cities/byers/)

## Populations Served

- [Infants & Toddlers](https://corefugeeconnect.org/population-served/infants/)
- [Children](https://corefugeeconnect.org/population-served/children/)
- [Youth](https://corefugeeconnect.org/population-served/youth/)
- [Adults](https://corefugeeconnect.org/population-served/adults/)
- [Older Adults](https://corefugeeconnect.org/population-served/older-adults/)

## Services

- [Advocacy](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/advocacy/)
- [Arts & Culture](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/arts-culture/)
- [Case Management](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/case-management/)
- [Citizenship Classes](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/citizenship-classes/)
- [Civic Engagement](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/civiv-engagement/)
- [Crisis Services](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/crisis-services/)
- [English Classes (ESL)](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/english-classes-esl/)
- [Entrepreneurship](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/entrepreneurship/)
- [Faith Communities](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/faith-communities/)
- [Financial Literacy](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/financial-literacy/)
- [Food Assistance](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/food-assistance/)
- [Health & Wellness](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/health-wellness/)
- [Housing](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/housing/)
- [Immigration & Legal Services](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/immigration-legal-services/)
- [Interpretation and Translation](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/interpretation-and-translation/)
- [Job Search & Placement](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/job-search-placement/)
- [Mental/Behavioral Health](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/mental-behavioral-health/)
- [Resettlement](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/resettlement/)
- [Service Navigation](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/service-navigation/)
- [Sports & Recreation](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/sports-recreation/)
- [Women's Empowerment](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/womens-empowerment/)
- [Workforce Development](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/workforce-development/)
- [Youth Development](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/youth-development/)
- [Early Childhood Education](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/early-childhood-education/)
- [Education - Children & Youth](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/education-children-youth/)
- [Education - Adult](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/education-adult/)
- [Mentoring - Children & Youth](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/mentoring-children-youth/)
- [Mentoring - Adult](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/mentoring-adult/)
- [Municipal Agency](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/municipal-agency/)
- [Information sharing](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/information-sharing/)
- [Health](https://corefugeeconnect.org/organization-services/health/)