On the front lines of American democracy
With misinformation soaring, it’s more important than ever that communities have reliable sources of information to count on. New Media Ventures has awarded 14 trusted messengers in key Southern and swing states to protect democracy – and RCP is one of them!
Carrboro adopts town-wide Language Access Plan
On Monday, March 27, 2024, the Town of Carrboro passed the Town-wide Language Access Plan, developed with the Refugee Community Partnership (RCP) and the Building Integrated Communities program at the UNC Institute for the Study of the Americas. The Language Access Plan will serve as a municipal road map aimed at reducing language barriers to critical services and information, prioritizing the Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Karen and Burmese-speaking communities.
Winner of 2023 JMK Prize
RCP’s VAULT (Voices for Advancement Until Language Transformation) is one of 10 awardees of the J.M. Kaplan Fund’s Innovation Prize, designed to support change makers tackling America’s most pressing challenges through social and environmental innovation. “VAULT is pioneering a community-first model for patients who are systemically excluded from our healthcare system,” said Justin Goldbach, J.M.K. Innovation Prize Program Director.
RCP’s new Co-Executive Directors
We’ve been quiet the last few months, but only because we’ve been hard at work, and finally the time is here! It is with unbridled joy and electric excitement to share that, beginning July 1st, Daniella Runyambo, Meagan Clawar, Katherine Ward, and Maddie Hayes will serve as RCP’s Co-Executive Directors! For many years we have been longing to transition away from a sole Executive Director model and toward a a collective leadership structure, and one that centers lived experience with the refugee and migrant journey. Daniella, Meagan, and Katherine are brilliant, hilarious, and inspiring badasses who have brought immense wisdom and vision to the RCP team.
Families from Afghanistan are Arriving
While our hearts are aching for Afghanistan, we are ready to welcome families arriving in the Chapel Hill area and help them create a safe, peaceful, dignified new home and robust support networks. The most effective way you can help is by setting up a recurring donation, but don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if there is any other way you’d like to help.
