Washington, D.C.
America’s commitment to welcoming refugees is strong in the nation’s capital where there is a long tradition of supporting newcomers in their resettlement. Known by locals as the DMV, the greater D.C. metro area spans from the District of Columbia into central Maryland and Northern Virginia where governmental agencies, nonprofits, and citizens form a flourishing network of support. The Community Programs team in D.C. is actively engaged with local nonprofit organizations, serving in the community, and developing opportunities for collecting and sharing refugee stories.
FY 2017-2019 data source: Refugee Processing Center, includes refugee and SIV status only
FY 2020-2022 data source: Virginia Department of Social Services, includes Cuban, Haitian, Afghan parolee, Ukrainian parolee, refguee, SIV, and trafficking victim; Maryland Office of Refugees & Asylees, includes refugees, SIV, humanitarian parole, asylum
FY 2018-2022 data source: Virginia Department of Health and Human Services, Maryland Office of Refugees & Asylees
- Dari
- Pashto
- French
- Ukrainian
- Swahili
- Kinyarwanda
- Spanish
- Arabic
FY 2022 data source: Languages based on the official and/or most common language of arrivals’ country of origin.
Refugee Doctors Advocate for Legislative Change
The inspiring journey of refugee doctors advocating for legislative changes to ease their path back into medical practice in the U.S. Discover how their efforts led to the unanimous passing of House Bill 995 in Virginia, offering a temporary licensure pathway for International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
Voices of Resilience: 3 Afghani Refugees Use Their Professions to Make a Better World
This month marks the three year anniversary of the fall of Kabul. When the city fell, many were forced to flee their homes. Women who had careers, women who dreamed of careers, and women who lifted their voices to fight for equal rights were some of those most at risk. To America’s great benefit, some of these women landed in the US.
Their Story is Our Story Applauds the Signing of Virginia House Bill 995 and Continues Efforts to Open Doors for Foreign-trained Medical Professionals in Other States
Their Story is Our Story (TSOS), a non-profit organization that collects and shares the experiences of refugees to deepen understanding and influence action, applauds the signing of Virginia House Bill 995 into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin, after its unanimous passage through the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. It will create a pathway for foreign-trained doctors who have immigrated to the state, including those whose careers were interrupted by forcible displacement, to fill workforce gaps in medically underserved communities.
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- Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington
- Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC)
- Homes Not Borders
- Kama DC
- Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area
- NOVA Friends of Refugees
- One Journey Festival
- Sunset Run For Refugees
