A Trip to Afghanistan in August 2021
MO-ORA’s IT Coordinator, Mohammad Tamim Afghanzada, and his family’s story of traveling to Afghanistan days before the Taliban’s takeover.
Statement: Ukraine and How to Help
Missouri has welcomed and resettled more than 100 Ukrainian refugees since 2018, and MO-ORA and our many resettlement partners stand ready to be of assistance should more refugees from Ukraine become eligible for resettlement to Missouri.
In the Spotlight: CCCNMO Baby Shower for Afghan Moms
At the end of January, new moms from Afghanistan got the chance to celebrate their baby showers in Columbia, Missouri.
In the Spotlight: IISTL Afghan Refugee Soccer Saturdays
IISTL teamed up with Fútbol Club STL to host the first of many Afghan Soccer Saturdays.
In the Spotlight: IISTL Refugee Command Center and Afghan program
IISTL has launched a Refugee Command Center and received support for an Afghan program to welcome and support new Afghan refugee arrivals
The Latest Ways to Get Involved: January 20, 2022
Volunteer opportunities, all across the Missouri.
In the Spotlight: IISTL Youth Mentoring Participant
A participant in the International Institute’s Youth Mentoring program is graduating with her pick of schools and scholarship offers.
Missouri Celebrates World Refugee Day
From East to West, urban to rural, communities across Missouri are ready to welcome refugees.
Q&A with Arrey Obenson and Sam Moog
Last month, we had the opportunity to virtually sit down with two leaders in immigrant and refugee services in Missouri.