The WES Mariam Assefa Fund supports catalytic efforts to create more inclusive economies for immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and Canada. Through grantmaking, impact investing, and partnerships, we support organizations and leaders that are focused on:
Written by Shevani Khatri, U.S. Program Associate Enver Latifzade, a key volunteer and leader for the community-based nonprofit RUSA LGBTQ+ (RUSA), came to New York City in 2014 from Uzbekistan seeking asylum as a result of increased homophobia in his home country. ...
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The WES Mariam Assefa Fund selects grantee and investee partners and awards funding through a range of mechanisms, including outreach to aligned organizations and calls for proposals.
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