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# Every Campus A Refuge

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- [Press Releases](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/press-releases/)
- [Lafayette College to host the 2025 ECAR Gathering on September 12-13](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/lafayette-college-to-host-the-2025-ecar-gathering-on-september-12-13/) - We are excited to announce that the fourth annual Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) Gathering will take place in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. on September 12 and 13, 2025. The Gathering will bring together over 120 participants from across the United States to collaborate, innovate, and exchange insights, meeting this
- [ECAR Founder Diya Abdo Honored with WES Values Award](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-director-diya-abdo-receives-prestigious-award-for-refugee-advocacy/) - We are thrilled to share that Diya Abdo, founder of Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) and Lincoln Financial Professor of English at Guilford College, has been awarded the prestigious inaugural WES Values Award. This recognition, presented by World Education Services (WES) as part of their 50th anniversary celebration, highlights ECAR’s transformative work in making U.S.
- [ECAR Director Awarded Prestigious Emerson Collective Fellowship](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-director-awarded-prestigious-emerson-collective-fellowship/) - ECAR founder and director Diya Abdo has been awarded an Emerson Collective Fellowship. Diya joins a cohort of 12 Community Champions -- Emerson Collective Fellows who are committed to bridging divides and knitting their communities together. Fellows are nominated by a member of the Emerson Collective network and are selected through a rigorous, invitation-only application process. The prestigious
- [A Heartfelt Thanks to The Schmidt Family Foundation](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/a-heartfelt-thanks-to-the-schmidt-family-foundation/) - We are excited to announce a new partnership between Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) and The Schmidt Family Foundation! Their generous support will help us further expand higher education’s vital role in welcoming and supporting refugees and immigrants as they settle in communities across the country. With the backing of The Schmidt Family Foundation, we
- [ECAR Joins Consortium with State Dept., Launching Welcome Corps on Campus](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-joins-consortium-with-state-dept-launching-welcome-corps-on-campus/) - We are happy to announce that Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) is joining forces with the U.S. Department of State's Welcome Corps on an inspiring new initiative: Welcome Corps on Campus. This historic opportunity broadens ECAR's mission of extending refuge to displaced individuals on college and university campuses through an education pathway. The global displacement crisis
- [Announcing the Second ECAR Gathering 2023 at Wake Forest University](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/announcing-the-second-ecar-gathering-2023-at-wake-forest-university/)
- [Re: ECAR Urges Reinstatement of USRAP](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/re-ecar-urges-reinstatement-of-usrap/) - ECAR Urges Reinstatement of USRAP Download Ecarwebsite See Full Bio
- [New guide aims to build welcoming infrastructure on campuses and local communities](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/new-guide-aims-to-build-welcoming-infrastructure-on-campuses-and-local-communities/) - October 27, 2023 — A new guide is available for higher education institutions seeking to welcome and support refugees on campus, as well as engage surrounding communities on refugee issues. The AHLAN Manual (ahlan is an Arabic term to express welcome) was created and published by the Greensboro, North Carolina-based organization Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR). The guide is
- [NEWS - ECAR Launches Map Tool](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/news-ecar-launches-map-tool/) - Media Contact: everycampusarefuge@gmail.com Link to Press Release PDF Greensboro, NC – Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) is launching a new map tool that allows users to visualize higher education support for refugee resettlement across the country. The Partnerships for Establishing Resettlement Campuses Map Tool shows potential partnerships between local resettlement agencies, colleges and universities, refugee service providers, and advocacy organizations to
- [NEWS - EVERY CAMPUS A REFUGE AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE WEAVER FOUNDATION](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/news-every-campus-a-refuge-awarded-a-grant-from-the-weaver-foundation/) - Media Contact: everycampusarefuge@gmail.com Link to Press Release PDF Greensboro, NC– Every Campus a Refuge (ECAR) was awarded a grant of $10,000 from The Weaver Foundation to assist with the general operating costs for 2023. The Weaver Foundation aims to improve the quality of life and economic environment for the Greater Greensboro community. Both ECAR and The Weaver Foundation hope
- [LOGO-DESIGN-COMPETITION](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/logo-design-competition/) - #EveryCampusARefuge is looking for a new logo to represent our organization! All community members are invited to email us their designs at everycampusarefuge@guilford.edu The winning design will become our official logo and the winner will receive a $50 gift card! The winning design will reflect who we are as an organization while maintaining a versatility for use
- [GULF SOUTH SUMMIT](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/gulf-south-summit/) - Congratulations to Diya Abdo and Every Campus A Refuge on being selected for the Gulf South Summit’s 2017 Outstanding Service-Learning Collaboration in Higher Education Award. Multiple colleagues and former students nominated Diya, citing her tireless commitment to refugee communities around the country. The 2017 Gulf South Summit will be March 22-24, 2017 in Greensboro, North
- [ECAR DINNER: FOOD, FRIENDS AND FUNDS](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-dinner-food-friends-and-funds/) - On Thursday, February 2, ECAR hosted Chef Kevin Ray Archer for the Peace Meal Supper Club’s 17th meal! The dinner’s title was ‘Sanctuary,’ and the theme of the meal was to raise awareness about refugees as well as funds for Every Campus A Refuge and the families it hosts on Guilford’s campus. The dinner was
- [AFTER SPRING SCREENING](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/after-spring-screening/) - This past Wednesday ECAR hosted a screening and fundraiser in Guilford College’s Dana Auditorium. The film shown was After Spring, which discussed the growing refugee crisis. The event was co-sponsored by Guilford College’s Amnesty International Chapter and was a great success! ECAR wants to thank everyone who attended the event and donated, as well as a
- [RECITAL FOR ECAR](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/recital-for-ecar/) - Last night ECAR hosted a recital in the Carnegie Room in the Hege Library. The program consisted of songs which spoke about the trials of refugees and immigrants. Sarah Taylor who is an opera singer and Radha Upton who accompanied Sarah on the piano made the event a great success! ECAR wants to thank Sarah and
- [HIGHER EDUCATION CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AWARD GIVEN TO GUILFORD COLLEGE AND EVERY CAMPUS A REFUGE](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/higher-education-civic-engagement-award-given-to-guilford-college-and-every-campus-a-refuge/) - So excited to announce that Every Campus A Refuge and Guilford College have been honored with The Washington Center’s 2017 Higher Education Civic Engagement Award. Many thanks to the amazing people who support ECAR and make it possible, and especially to Program Coordinators Walid Musarsaa and Hali Rose Kohls and the inspiring ECAR volunteers.
- [ECAR hosted Dr. Linda Rabben from the University of Maryland](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-hosted-dr-linda-rabben-from-the-university-of-maryland/) - On Thursday, October 5th, ECAR hosted Dr. Linda Rabben from the University of Maryland. During her presentation, Dr. Rabben discussed sanctuary and asylum for refugees. It was great to see so many ECAR volunteers and Guilford College students present at this very timely talk! ECAR wants to thank Dr. Linda Rabben for coming to Guilford and taking
- [LEILA ABDELRAZAQ VISITS GUILFORD](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/leila-abdelrazaq-visits-guilford/) - Tuesday, November 14th Guilford welcomed Palestinian graphic novelist Leila Abdelrazaq with a high turnout and engaging questions after her presentation about the complexities of being part of the Palestine diaspora. Leila spoke about the themes she includes in her work, such as refugee communities as sites of both life and resistance, the right of return, and
- [ECAR VOLUNTEER ATTENDS THE WASHINGTON CENTER SEMINAR](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-volunteer-attends-the-washington-center-seminar/) - In fall of 2017, Guilford College won The Washington Center’s 2017 Higher Education Civic Engagement Award for its Every Campus A Refuge program. Part of the award was a scholarship for one student from Guilford College to attend The Washington Center’s Inside Washington Academic Seminar on Media, Politics, and Advocacy. The Seminar lasted from January
- [ECAR RECITAL AND RECEPTION](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-recital-and-reception/) - In celebration of Every Campus a Refuge, supporters, friends, and participants gathered at Guilford College to hear a beautiful selection of music and marvel in the artwork of Leila Abdelrazaq and Ali Khasrachi. The evening started with a performance from the Triad Tapestry Children’s Chorus. Led by choir director Melissa Burris, the Chorus sang five
- [ECAR SHINES AT U.N. TOGETHER CAMPAIGN SUMMIT](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-shines-at-u-n-together-campaign-summit/) - On January 9th, 2018 Every Campus A Refuge entered the world stage. The United Nations hosted a Together Campaign Summit in New York City to showcase different initiatives around the globe that provide a wide range of support to refugees and migrants. Guilford was among ten colleges and universities that were invited to attend the
- [ECAR STUDENT EXPERIENCES AT THE UN](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-student-experiences-at-the-un/) - Lakshmi Premysler: It was an honor to represent Guilford College and the ECAR minor at a United Nations conference this summer. The conference hall was filled with experts, diplomats and passionate students who are all striving to include refugees in their communities. The projects that were presented at the UN demonstrated that I have much
- [MONSTERS TO DESTROY EVENT](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/monsters-to-destroy-event/) - On August 23rd, Ben Tumin came to Guilford College to present his talk “Monsters to Destroy” (M2D). Tumin is a filmmaker and comedian from New York combining humor, wit, facts, and storytelling to counter the narrative that refugees are a danger to national security. Tumin has a B.A. in History from Pomona College and has
- [THE WALLS EVENT](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/the-walls-event/) - On Thursday October 4th, Guilford College and the surrounding community listened while over 50 guitars conversed with one another. “The Walls” was composed of three parts: four solo pieces by William Kanengiser, a lecture series by Guilford College professors, and five pieces by a guitar orchestra. The evening began with a piece reminiscent of the
- [WAY TO GO AMELIA!](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/way-to-go-amelia/) - Way to go Amelia Wellman! She actively participates in ECAR through the new minor and volunteer work, this summer she worked at Church World Service in downtown Greensboro! “Since ECAR receives new families through Church World Service, I felt as though I was getting a behind-the-scenes look at all of the work that goes into
- [REFUGEE AND MIGRANT EDUCATION NETWORK CONFERENCE AT MANHATTAN COLLEGE](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/refugee-and-migrant-education-network-conference-at-manhattan-college/) - From November 15th to the 17th, 2018 Guilford senior Kathleen Herbst — an English major and ECAR and Political Science double minor — attended the Global Initiatives in Refugee and Migrant Education conference at Manhattan College in New York City. The conference was hosted by the Refugee and Migrant Education Network and co-partnered with the
- [ECAR ATTENDS UN CONFERENCE FOR REFUGEES](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-attends-un-conference-for-refugees/) - On Monday, January 7, a group of Guilford College students and faculty represented ECAR at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The conference consisted of dozens of organizations, speakers, and panelists all working towards a common goal: creating initiatives, apps, and programs to help refugees and other underrepresented people find success. “The guiding
- [ECAR CLASS PRESENTS PROJECTS AT GUS](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-class-presents-projects-at-gus/) - This past Wednesday, April 17th at the Guilford Undergraduate Symposium, four students in PPS 250: Every Campus a Refuge II presented on their class projects. The goal of the project was to create something helpful for the refugee families hosted at Guilford College and the organization as a whole. Sophomore Ree Ree Wei (who is
- [ECAR RECEIVES THE 2019 THOMAS EHRLICH CIVICALLY ENGAGED FACULTY AWARD](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-receives-the-2019-thomas-ehrlich-civically-engaged-faculty-award/) - Dr. Diya Abdo received the 2019 Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award from Campus Compact for her work with Every Campus a Refuge. Campus Compact is “a national coalition of 1,000+ colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education.” They value civic engagement, democracy, and community development, and push students and faculty
- [ECAR ATTENDS THE 68TH UNITED NATIONS CIVIL CITY CONFERENCE](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-attends-the-68th-united-nations-civil-city-conference/) - From August 26th to the 28th, 2019, Guilford College student Angela Morrow — who is an ECAR minor — represented Every Campus a Refuge at the 68th United Nations Civil City Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The conference centered around “building inclusive and sustainable cities and communities.” Morrow presented on the practices of ECAR
- [IMAGINING AMERICA CONFERENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/imagining-america-conference-at-the-university-of-new-mexico/) - Dr. Diya Abdo and Program Coordinator Kathleen Herbst represented Every Campus a Refuge at the 20th Anniversary National Gathering of the Imagining America Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The gathering took place on October 18th at the University of New Mexico. The theme of the conference was “Mighty Dreams: Designing and Fostering Belonging in ‘America’.”
- [UARRM CONFERENCE](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/uarrm-conference/) - On November 1st, Dr. Diya Abdo and Guilford College junior Ree Ree Wei attended the University Alliance for Refugees and At-Risk Migrants Second Annual Gathering at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Wei is a Forced Migration and Resettlement Studies minor, as well as an ECAR volunteer. The conference focused on ways students and other
- [THANK YOU, ECAR VOLUNTEERS!](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/one-rule-it-self-gathered-likeness-darkness-face/) - Every Campus a Refuge thrives because of our wonderful volunteers. We are incredibly grateful for the ways our volunteers create a softer landing for our newly arrived refugee families, whether it is by tutoring, moving furniture, donating, creating fundraisers, making art, taking guests to the grocery store, providing transportation, going to conferences, or just building
- [ECAR AND “SHIFTING WORLDS” FEATURED ON THE STATE OF THINGS](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-and-shifting-worlds-featured-on-the-state-of-things/) - On Tuesday, January 14th, Dr. Diya Abdo spoke on WUNC 91.5 about the upcoming Shifting Worlds: Displacement and Forced Migration in Modern Times conference this Friday, January 17th. Hosted by Guilford College, Elon University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the conference will be examining the cultural and economic barriers regarding refugee and
- [THE SECOND ANNUAL SHIFTING WORLDS: DISPLACEMENT AND FORCED MIGRATION IN MODERN TIMES INSTITUTE](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/the-second-annual-shifting-worlds-displacement-and-forced-migration-in-modern-times-institute/) - On Friday, January 17, the Second Annual Shifting Worlds: Displacement and Forced Migration in Modern Times Institute took place on Guilford College’s campus. The conference was moderated by Guilford’s own Drs. Diya Abdo, Mark Justad, and Christian Matheis as well as the Center for New North Carolinians’ Dr. Nneze Eluka and Kelsey White, and UNCG’s
- [BEN TUMIN PRESENTS “1954” AT GUILFORD COLLEGE](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ben-tumin-presents-1954-at-guilford-college/) - On Thursday, January 16, Ben Tumin presented his “talkumentary”1954 at Guilford College as part of the Shifting Worlds Institute. Tumin is a comedian and filmmaker hailing from New York. He mainly uses history and humor to explore current socio political issues in order to uncover the truth not always found in a textbook. On this visit,
- [ECAR COORDINATOR ATTENDS FIRST ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN IMMIGRATION STUDIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/together-to-help-the-world-better/) - Program Coordinator Kathleen Herbst represented Every Campus a Refuge at the First Annual Southeastern Immigration Studies Association Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. The conference was held at the College of Charleston on February 21st. Participants, presenters, and attendees gathered to discuss “current trends in immigration research and activism.” Herbst held a panel titled “Dignity and
- [ECAR WELCOMES FIRST SPANISH-SPEAKING FAMILY](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/online-legal-advice-for-asylum-seekers-in-greece/) - On March 3rd, Every Campus a Refuge welcomed our first Spanish-speaking guests. Our new family is a couple with three children. Many Spanish-speaking members of the community reached out to help and wanted to train to become ECAR volunteers. The family was greeted warmly at the Greensboro airport by a large group of volunteers, who
- [GIVE A KID ACCESS!](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/fish-moving-blessed-was-let-he-bearing-created/) - Every Campus A Refuge and the Bonner Center for Community Service and Learning are working together to support children served by our programs in Greensboro’s refugee and immigrant communities. Some of the children in these communities are currently without technological devices or internet access, making it very difficult for them to participate in remote-schooling. Here’s
- [NEW GUIDE AIMS TO BUILD WELCOMING INFRASTRUCTURE ON CAMPUSES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/firmament-their-sixth-appear-creepeth-seasons/) - A new guide is available for higher education institutions seeking to welcome and support refugees on campus, as well as engage surrounding communities on refugee issues. The AHLAN Manual (ahlan is an Arabic term to express welcome) was created and published by the Greensboro, North Carolina-based organization Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR). The guide is sponsored by Welcoming America’s Fund
- [ECAR JOINS PRESIDENTS’ ALLIANCE TO URGE UNIVERSITY SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/kind-moved-divided-have-were-him-deep-rule/) - Every Campus a Refuge was identified as a model for refugee support on university campuses by the Presidents’ Alliance. ECAR joined organizations in calling upon Secretary of State and Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services to pursue university-based sponsorship for refugee students and families. You can read the letter here: President’s Alliance Letter Read more

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/) - Every Campus A Refuge ECAR was born out of a deep sense of compassion in response to the global refugee crisis by Dr. Diya Abdo daughter of Palestinian refugees
- [SUFS Eligibility Screening](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/sufs-eligibility-screening/) - Setting Up for Success (SUFS) Can I join SUFS? — Eligibility Screener A quick check for partner staff and prospective participants. About 2 minutes. This is a preliminary screening aid, not an eligibility decision and not legal advice. The resettlement agency partner (USCRI Albany or Catholic Charities Community Services) makes the final eligibility determination at
- [Lived Experiences Council Initiative](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/lived-experiences-council-initiative/) - Lived Experiences Council Initiative The National Refugee Leadership and Lived Experiences Council (NRLLEC) is a federal initiative of the Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), and is led by Refugee Congress in partnership with Refugee Council USA, Every Campus A Refuge, Church World Service, and USA Hello. The council will
- [Every Campus A Refuge's Team](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/team/) - Every Campus A Refugee team members. Dr. Diya Abdo Founder, Director, and President
- [Reports and Financials](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/reports-and-financials/) - 2022 Annual Report Annual Report 990 990 2023 Annual Report Annual Report 990 990 2024 Annual Report Annual Report 990 990 2025 Annual Report Annual Report 990 990
- [Press Features](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/press-features/) - Read more about us and our work through the published articles and videos below!
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- [Cart](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/cart/) - You may be interested in… Your cart is currently empty! New in store
- [Shop](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/shop/) - All proceeds from the ECAR shop directly support Every Campus A Refuge’s programs and services. Product Name: ECAR Tote Bag A sturdy, reusable tote made from organic canvas in a natural color. Features custom artwork by Leila Abdelrazaq on one side and the ECAR logo on the other, printed in ECAR’s Pantone 2368 C. Size:
- [Frequently Asked Questions for Campuses](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/chapter-set-up-questions/) - Every Campus A Refuge and the National Association of Systems Head (NASH) Refugee Resettlement Initiative offer a offer FREE certificate.
- [Frequently Asked Questions for Resettlement Agencies](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/resettlement-agencies-questions/) - Successful partnership happens as the university supports the need & vision of the newcomers resettling on campus relieving workload of the resettlement agency.
- [Becoming an ECAR Campus](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/becoming-an-ecar-campus/) - Your institution can adapt the basic goal of housing and assisting in the resettlement of a refugee family to your campus capabilities.
- [Resources for Building an ECAR Chapter](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/resources/) - All resources available to you: ECAR Documents, ECAR Map Tools, Trainings, Research, The AHLAN Manual, Impact Studies, ECAR Minor credit hours in your school. k
- [Publications About Every Campus A Refuge](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/about-ecar/) - Publications about Every Campus A Refuge The following publications reference Every Campus A Refuge. Teaching Tragedy: Toward a Pedagogy of Accountability--The Every Campus A Refuge ModelBy Diya Abdo Read Here Reimagining the College as a Safe Haven: The Marlboro Community Asylum Seekers Project By Emma Huse Read Here If Not Now, When? (Chapter in Migration,
- [Meeting the Moment Report](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/meeting-the-moment-report/) - Meeting the Moment Rupture Responsibility The current crisis in refugee resettlement is not merely a policy failure; it is a challenge to our collective commitment to democratic and humanitarian values.By leveraging the untapped resources of higher education, the ECAR model does more than fill service gaps—it redefines the civic responsibility of the American university.U.S. colleges
- [Contact](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/contact/) - Contact us. Leave a message for ECAR and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Every Campus a Refugee. Will your campus be next?
- [ECAR Chapters & Interested Campuses](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-chapters-interested-campuses/) - Growing list of schools interested in becoming a refuge. We are being contacted daily by institutions wanting to join the movement, so this list is continually being updated. If your campus has expressed interest in ECAR and you do not see your institution’s name on the list, please let us know so we can add
- [Training for the General Public](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/training-for-the-general-public/) - Mobilizing University Resources for Welcome: How to Make Your Campus a Resettlement Campus Mobilizing higher education institutional resources is an innovative way to both welcome refugees and provide valuable learning experiences for students. Join Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) to explore the ins and outs of establishing a “Resettlement Campus” – i.e. a higher education institution that provides
- [General Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/general-questions/) - ECAR's mission is to partner every United States higher education institution with local refugee resettlement agencies as co-sponsors to host refugees on campus
- [Welcome Corps on Campus](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/welcome-corps-on-campus-2/) - Important Update on Welcome Corps on Campus In accordance with the executive order, “Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program,” refugee travel to the United States and all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program refugee case processing activities are suspended until further notice. This includes intake of new applications for the Welcome Corps, as well as processing
- [Fatema, Comic by Josh Neufeld](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/fatema-comic-by-josh-neufeld/)
- [Ṣawt: An Oral History](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ṣawt-صوت-for-refugees-by-refugees-about-refugees/) - Ṣawt صوت – For Refugees, By Refugees, About Refugees Ṣawt: An Oral History of Resettlement Campuses (Ṣawt) is an oral history project that seeks to record, share, and amplify the voices and experiences of refugees hosted by colleges and universities under unique circumstances – not as students, but as community members.Ṣawt means “voice” in Arabic.
- [About](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/about/) - About us Get to Know About ECAR Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) was born out of a deep sense of urgency and compassion in response to the global refugee crisis. Dr. Diya Abdo, a professor at Guilford College and the daughter of Palestinian refugees, was profoundly moved by the plight of millions displaced by conflict.
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- [Trainings](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/trainings/) - Training Courses, free training for higher education institutions & for the general public, training for community members, training for designing, among others
- [Blaise, Comic by Josh Neufeld](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/blaise-comic-by-josh-neufeld/)
- [Fahim & Adiba, Comic by Josh Neufeld](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/fahim-adiba-comic-by-josh-neufeld/)
- [Fatema, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/fatema-in-their-own-words/)
- [Saadiya, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/saadiya-in-their-own-words/)
- [Sateza, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/sateza-in-their-own-words/)
- [Maher & Yasmin, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/maher-yasmin/)
- [Anonymous, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/anonymous-in-their-own-words/)
- [Parwiz & Wife, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/parwiz-wife-in-their-own-words/)
- [Bareen, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/bareen-in-their-own-words/)
- [Farzana, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/farzana-in-their-own-words/)
- [Blaise, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/blaise-in-their-own-words/)
- [Abboudi, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/abboudi-in-their-own-words/)
- [Marwa, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/marwa-in-their-own-words/)
- [Ali, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ali-in-their-own-words/)
- [Ojullo, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ojullo-in-their-own-words/)
- [Aury & Fabriciano, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/aury-fabriciano-in-their-own-words/)
- [Fahim & Adiba, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/fahim-adiba-in-their-own-words/)
- [Rocky, In Their Own Words](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/rocky-in-their-own-words/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/privacy-policy/) - Effective Date: January 21, 2025 Welcome to everycampusarefuge.org, the official website of Every Campus A Refuge (“ECAR”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in North Carolina. Every Campus A Refuge is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit everycampusarefuge.org. By using this website, you
- [ECAR Map Tool](https://www.everycampusarefuge.org/ecar-map-tool/) - ECAR MAP TOOL Visualize ECAR in your community through the ECAR Partnerships for Establishing Resettlement Campuses Map Fill out this form If your organization/institution is not on this map Fill out this form If your organization/institution is not on this map iFrames are not supported on this page.
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