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The WES Mariam Assefa Fund

The WES Mariam Assefa Fund is the philanthropic arm of World Education Services. Through grantmaking and impact investing, the Fund supports catalytic efforts to build more inclusive economies for immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about what we do.

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and racial justice are inextricably linked to WES and the Fund’s vision of a future when immigrants and refugees can thrive and pursue the careers they desire. Read how we are centering our work on these principles.

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Open Funding Opportunities

The WES Mariam Assefa Fund is currently seeking grant ideas in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about our current funding opportunities and submit your ideas.

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Our Vision

The WES Mariam Assefa Fund believes in the talent and contributions of immigrants and refugees. Our philanthropic fund supports catalytic efforts to build more inclusive economies for immigrant and refugee workers in the U.S. and Canada with a focus on:

Catalyzing Solutions that Advance Economic Mobility

Accelerating Worker-Centered Innovations

Backing Immigrant Leaders

Growing the Movement

Our Reflections on 2021 – and What We’re Looking Forward to in 2022

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2022, the WES Mariam Assefa Fund team is reflecting on the remarkable organizations, leaders, and efforts that inspired us last year amid many challenges, and looking ahead to what we’re excited about in the new year. ...

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Recent Articles

New Impact Investments to Build Wealth for Workers and Entrepreneurs from Immigrant and BIPOC Communities

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Announcing $1.8 Million Commitment to Advance Inclusive Employer Practices for Immigrant and Refugee Job Seekers and Workers

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Community Members Are Leading This Participatory Grantmaking Project – Here’s How It Works

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Philanthropy Across WES: How WES’ Fund Ambassadors are Making an Impact

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Meet Luis Sandoval, Executive Director of Building Skills Partnership 

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Fund Partners with Tamarack Institute to Launch a Participatory Grantmaking Project to Support Immigrants’ Economic Mobility in Peel Region

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Funding Opportunities

The WES Mariam Assefa Fund selects grantee partners and awards funding through a range of mechanisms, including outreach to aligned organizations and open calls for proposals.

Our Partners

Explore and learn more about our community of current and past grantee and investee partners below.

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