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The mission of IRIS is to enable refugees and other displaced people to establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut’s communities. Refugees are men, women and children who fled their countries of origin due to persecution on the basis of their race, nationality, religious belief, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. According to international law, refugees are those who have a "well-founded fear of persecution" and are unable to return to their countries without risking violence to themselves and their families, including torture and death. They are granted special immigration status according to international law. Each year the US government invites a small number of them to start new lives, or "resettle," in this country. The front-line work of resettlement is done by local agencies like IRIS. IRIS works intensively with refugees, particularly during the first year of their resettlement, to help them build lives of their own choosing in the US. IRIS also serves the larger immigrant community through its Food Pantry. Through outreach, advocacy, and public events, IRIS educates the community about the refugee experience and issues of national and international importance that touch all of our lives.

With core expertise in community service and financial education, the Emmett Pollard Philanthropy Society is dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and adults throughout the United States, primarily through establishing positive influence in communities, offering unique experience opportunities, and upholding a consistent financial commitment to make a difference.

Mano A Mano helps immigrant families in Lake and McHenry Counties by providing culturally and linguistically competent services that increase access to health care, education, legal/immigration assistance, and community supports. The organization’s work focuses on empowering families to participate fully in their communities and building leadership and pathways to opportunity.

We are a technology nonprofit committed to inspire and bring positive social change to the world. We harness the medium of innovative, digital technology to promote education, learning, and empowerment - the building blocks to lasting change. Only empowered citizens can spark and sustain the change needed for a more peaceful, safe, and equal society. This is true for all of the major conflicts the world faces, ranging from climate change to gender equality, from violent extremism to poverty, and beyond. Our vision is a world where all are educated and empowered with the resources and abilities needed to achieve and preserve such a global transformation. To such an end, NFP develops and employs innovative technology that can overcome even the largest digital barriers.

The mission of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is to enhance opportunities for immigrants and refugees through legal representation for low-income individuals, and through education and advocacy with diverse communities.  To fulfill our mission, ILCM has three primary goals: 1. Remedy legal problems by providing quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees of all nationalities; 2. Prevent legal problems by providing law-related education to immigrants and refugees, which alerts families and networks to available legal protections and rights; and  3. Raise public awareness of immigration issues to encourage public policy that is both compassionate and practical and protects the universal human rights of immigrants and refugees.

Seeding Labs invests in exceptional scientists in developing countries who have limited resources, but limitless potential. We provide reduced-cost lab equipment and training and foster professional networks in order to enhance higher education, support vital research and create a more connected global scientific community.

Central Washington Justice For Our Neighbors (CWJFON) supports a hospitality ministry that welcomes immigrants by providing free or low-cost, expert immigration legal services to low-income immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We also engage in advocacy for immigrant justice, and offer education to communities of faith and to the public.

The mission of the Norfolk Sister City Association (NSCA) is to advance understanding, friendship, and cooperation among the people of Norfolk, Virginia and its international sister cities.We celebrate cultural diversity.We educate our youth to be global citizens.We facilitate economic opportunities between the City of Norfolk and our Sister City partners.

Immigration Equality addresses the widespread discriminatory impact of immigration laws on the lives of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV through education, outreach, advocacy and direct legal services. We are committed to creating a world where they can enjoy the freedom to live as their full selves and safe haven from violence.

To transform, alleviate, educate and protect the lives of underprivileged, individuals and minority communities impacted by disasters, natural or man-made, suffering from hunger, illiteracy, diseases, or from violation of civil and human-rights into informed and vibrant members of society by fostering sustainable programs regardless of color, race, religion or creed.

Euphrates believes that healing the divide between the West and the Middle East in the post-9/11 era can only be achieved through educating Americans to know more about the Middle East, and then taking grassroots actions that will create the broad-based foundation of support needed for policy changes towards the region. 

The Salem-Ota sister city relationship has existed since 1991 and we support the cultural exchange that has developed between Salem, MA and Ota, Tokyo. Students and adults from both countries, as well as pen-pal letters and student art work are exchanged as part of this wonderful educational program.