Across the world, 50,000 people are forced to flee their homes each day as a result of conflict and oppression. Over half of these refugees are children.
Houston is one of the country’s leading cities in refugee resettlement, but resources to get refugees started in their new lives are limited. Settling into a new home can be very difficult, particularly for young people and those who have suffered trauma in their early lives. That’s where Amaanah steps in to help, with services that assist with education, healthcare and overall wellbeing. We need your help to support your new neighbors.
Last week, Amaanah Refugee Services proudly celebrated the graduation of its Big Sisters Circle participants. The event marked the culmination of months of hard work, growth, and determination by women from refugee and immigrant communities, each striving to build stronger […]
Christina Degbo, Senior Programs Manager at Amaanah for Youth Empowerment Services, recently visited Sartartia Middle School in Sugarland to inspire the next generation of changemakers. Speaking with a group of approximately 300 sixth-grade students, Christina shared insights into Amaanah’s mission […]
AMAANAH’S COMMUNITY CUP 2024 On November 23rd, Houston came together for the first Amaanah Community Cup – a celebration of Houston’s refugee community, organized by Amaanah Refugee Services and generously sponsored by Rotary 5890. Almost 400 family and friends enjoyed a […]
This Veterans Day, Amaanah Refugee Services shines a light on a group of heroes often overlooked in conversations about service and sacrifice: those who stood beside U.S. armed forces overseas, risking everything to support American missions. These heroes took on […]
Christina Degbo manages two important programs for Amaanah, the Teach 360 Program and Women's Empowerment
Michelle joined the Amaanah team just a few months ago, and is already hard at work raising funds to deliver our programs.
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We’re always working to lower cost and increase our impact on the community. We maintain a small and focused staff, a large group pf committed volunteers, and as few fixed costs as possible. You can find full details in our annual report.
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