2022 TSOS World Refugee Day Events
Their Story is Our Story is proud to invite you to our virtual and in-person WORLD REFUGEE DAY EVENTS in a community near you!
Friday, JUNE 17
“What Does Welcome Look Like?”
Virtual Event
10:00am Pacific (U.S.) / 1:00pm Eastern (U.S.) / 6:00pm London / 7:00pm Europe
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As of May 23rd, UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, reports that more than 100 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to violence, conflict, persecution, and human rights violations.
Join Their Story is Our Story (TSOS) and One Journey Festival on Friday, June 17th as we discuss “What Does Welcome Look Like?” and learn from the personal experiences of displaced people and those who have welcomed them.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Friday, JUNE 17
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, JUNE 18
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Utah Refugee Services World Refugee Week
Cottonwood Regional Park 4300 South 1300 East Millcreek, UT
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Enjoy a cultural celebration of food, dance, music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and more. This year will also feature a Friday night outdoor movie in partnership with Venture Out.
FREE ADMISSION.
Visit us at the THEIR STORY IS OUR STORY TENTS for:
Children’s stories and activities
Art Exhibit
Miss Utah America Sasha Sloan and TSOS Community Program Coordinator Shurooq Al Jewari presentation - Names and Identities
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Austin Refugee Roundtable’s World Refugee Day Celebration
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin
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Witness a naturalization ceremony, free samples of world cuisine, live music, and activities for families with kids of all ages. Join us in honoring refugees from around the globe!
Come and visit us at the THEIR STORY IS OUR STORY booth.
BOISE, IDAHO
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Grove Plaza, 827 W Main St
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An opportunity for the community to come together with our newest Idahoans to celebrate their international cultures and contributions to our society. Enjoy ethnic food, performances, artisans, and a citizenship ceremony.
Come and visit us at the THEIR STORY IS OUR STORY booth.
KANSAS CITY
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
KC Library North East Branch
6000 Wilson Avenue, Kansas City, MO
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A multicultural community celebration with games, food, resources, and more!
Come and visit us at the THEIR STORY IS OUR STORY booth.
MISSOULA, MONTANA
Soft Landing Missoula Annual World Refugee Day Soccer Game
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Soft Landing Missoula
939 Stephens Avenue, Suite C Missoula, MT, 59801
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Honor World Refugee Day (June 20th) with the annual World Refugee Day soccer game and community party!
Stay tuned for more details.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
11 am - 3 pm
Phoenix College
1202 Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
A multicultural community celebration with cultural foods, entertainment, kids’ activities, cultural resources, and more!
Come and visit us at the THEIR STORY IS OUR STORY booth.
TUCSON, ARIZONA
11 am - 2 pm
Amphi High School
125 W Yavapai Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
A multicultural community celebration with cultural foods, entertainment, kids’ activities, cultural resources, and more!
JOIN GATHERING HUMANITY, TSOS PARTNER IN Phoenix ARIZONA, FOR A DAY OF SERVICE
June 15, 2022 10:00 am-Noon
Gathering Humanity, Gilbert Serving Center
726 N. Greenfield Rd.
Suite #120, Gilbert, AZ 85234
CLARKSTON, GEORGIA
Clarkston Coalition for Refugee Service Agencies World Refugee Day Celebration
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Refuge Coffee
4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Clarkston, GA 30021
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Enjoy delicious food from local vendors, lots of family-friendly activities, and delicious tea and coffee drinks (lots of iced options!) as you meet your neighbors. Guest speakers, music and dance performances, and vendor’s market.
Come and visit us at the THEIR STORY IS OUR STORY booth.
WASHINGTON, DC
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC.
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This family-friendly festival brings people together through our modern-day shared languages of humanity: art, food, music, dance, storytelling, soccer and technology. Rain or shine.
Come and visit us at the THEIR STORY IS OUR STORY booth.
Their Story is Our Story aims to change the perception and reception of refugees worldwide. We urge local citizens to create communities where newcomers feel supported and safe by contacting your elected officials to express support for refugee resettlement, to volunteer, or donate in-kind or funds.
Advancing Careers: VCU and RPA Launch Medical English and Cultural Competencies Course for International Physicians
Foreign-trained doctors bring invaluable medical expertise, but navigating communication and cultural differences in the U.S. healthcare system can be a challenge. That’s why the @Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition #RPA has partnered with @Virginia Commonwealth University’s #VCU Global Education department to co-design a new course: “Medical English and Cultural Competencies in the U.S. Healthcare System.’
Official Statement for World Refugee Day 2025
The U.S. Healthcare Workforce Shortage Is Growing — But So Is The Solution
Virginia is short 770 primary care physicians today — and that number will near 1,000 by 2035. The strain is real: longer wait times, physician burnout, and limited care, especially in rural and underserved communities.
There’s a solution hiding in plain sight: International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
IMGs are highly trained professionals with deep clinical experience and a commitment to primary care. Studies show they perform as well as or better than U.S.-trained doctors in managing chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes — especially for diverse and immigrant populations.
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