From June 17 through June 24, Missouri saw several celebrations in honor of World Refugee Day.
From family-friendly events to community gatherings to panel discussions and even a citizenship ceremony, people gathered from far and wide to engage with their neighbors and honor the resilience of refugees around the world.
IISTL hosted a day-long community event on June 17 with live music, dance performances, and vendors at the City Foundry.
Sahar Hussaini was honored with an award recognizing her efforts in support of the Afghan community.
Community partners and local resettlement agencies in Kansas City hosted a community event complete with vendors, food trucks, live performances, and more on June 17 at the North-East Public Library.
Courtesy of RISE’s Facebook page
Courtesy of RISE’s Facebook page
Courtesy of Della Lamb’s Facebook page
Courtesy of Della Lamb’s Facebook page
Mayor Quinton Lucas attended KC’s World Refugee Celebration.
Courtesy of Della Lamb’s Facebook page
Courtesy of Della Lamb’s Facebook page
Local Springfield Board members, the mayor, Rotary Club officials, and IISMO’s own Hamid Safi celebrated the Rotary Peace Pole and Garden unveiling at Nathanael Green/Close Memorial Park on June 20.
Courtesy of IISMO’s Facebook page
Local Springfield Board members, the mayor, Rotary Club officials, and IISMO’s own Hamid Safi celebrated the Rotary Peace Pole and Garden unveiling at Nathanael Green/Close Memorial Park on June 20.
Courtesy of IISMO’s Facebook page
IISTL hosted a citizenship ceremony in their Hall of Nations where 41 people from 14 countries were sworn in as citizens on June 20.
MO-ORA hosted a panel discussion at T-REX in Downtown St. Louis on June 20 with speakers from the St. Louis Mosaic Project, St. Louis Public Schools, the Afghan Community Center, and KW Law.
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, Refugee Services, and City of Refuge hosted a family-friendly community event on June 24.
Courtesy of Catholic Charities Refugee Services’ Facebook group
Courtesy of Catholic Charities Refugee Services’ Facebook group
Courtesy of Catholic Charities Refugee Services’ Facebook group
Courtesy of Catholic Charities Refugee Services’ Facebook group
Courtesy of Catholic Charities Refugee Services’ Facebook group
