University of Richmond Global Studio

Join the UR Action Group to Assist Afghan Refugees. We will be holding an open planning meeting in the International Commons from 5:30-6:30pm on Thursday, August 26. Through this initiative, the working group will be seeking definitive institutional support in the way of funds, administrative support, and endorsements of consolidated messaging to demonstrate our shared commitment to help those most in need.

Participants will be welcome to join either in person or virtually via Zoom at https://urichmond.zoom.us/s/8090216448.

Compiled resources and input will be added to the following website: https://blog.richmond.edu/ur-afghan-action-group/

Discussion topics will include:

• Helping UR community members with friends and family still facing the peril of Taliban-ruled society
• Political action to help the ~50,000 Afghans awaiting word of Special Immigration Visas (SIV)
• Prospective trips to Fort Lee, VA to acclimate ~3,500 Afghan refugees relocated to Virginia
• Drafting narratives to galvanize institutional support of UR in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis
• Coordinating logistics with local non-profit organizations, including the International Rescue Committee, ReEstablish Richmond, CrossOver HealthCare Ministries, the Islamic Center of Virginia, Congregation Or Ami, and Commonwealth Catholic Charities.
• Personal stories shared by recent UR graduates.