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 2018-2019 data source: Refugee Processing Center, includes refugee and SIV status only
FY 2020-2024 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, *Maryland 2024 data reflects as of 9/15/24 and excludes humanitarian parolees, asylees, victims of trafficking
FY 2018-2024 data source: Virginia Department of Health and Human Services, Maryland Office of Refugees & Asylees
- Dari
- Pashto
- French
- Ukrainian
- Swahili
- Kinyarwanda
- Spanish
- Arabic
FY 2024 data source: Languages based on the official and/or most common language of arrivals’ country of origin.
Learn more about our work to remove barriers to medical career pathways for international physicians through a coalition founded in the Washington, D.C. metro.
Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition
Virginia’s New Pathway for International Physicians: Key Insights from RPA’s Webinar for Medical Executives
Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition
RPA Founders Present at the 2024 National Afghan Medical Professionals Association of America Scientific Conference
Dr. Sarah Kureshi and Brandi Kilmer, co-founders of the Refugee Physicians Advocacy (RPA) Coalition, presented at the 2024 National Afghan Medical Professionals Association of America (AMPPA) Scientific Conference in October. Their topic “Strengthening the Medical Workforce with Skilled International Physicians” resonated strongly with an audience of over 50 Afghan professionals who share an interest in advancing the medical careers of displaced Afghans.
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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
