Human Migration Institute

Home
United States
Riverside, CA
Human Migration Institute

Building Community Through Empowerment.

06/17/2026

Every refugee story is a story of courage, resilience, and hope. 🌍💙

This World Refugee Day, join the Human Migration Institute for a special evening of reflection, community, and conversation.

🎬 Private screening of Rule Breakers
🎤 Panel discussion featuring local women leaders and advocates
🤝 An opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the strength of refugee communities

Together, we can honor the journeys, contributions, and voices of those who have been forced to leave their homes in search of safety and opportunity.

📅 June 20, 2026
📍 Riverside, CA

Reserve your spot today through the link in our bio or visit hair.org/wrday2026 for more information.

06/16/2026

Last week we joined Refugee Council USA Advocacy Days in Washington D.C. alongside our delegation partners CHIRLA and Immigrant Defenders Law Center, to bring the stories of the families we serve across to Capitol Hill. 🏛️🤝
•••
These families did everything right. They came legally, went through the extensive vetting, waited years. Afghan allies who risked everything to support our military are still waiting to be reunited with their families, caught in years of processing delays and bureaucratic obstacles that have no end in sight. Ukrainian families are ready to work, ready to build, ready to integrate, but those same obstacles are keeping them in limbo instead of letting them move forward.

Nobody wants to leave everything behind. But everyone deserves the chance to support their family, contribute to their community, and actually thrive, not just survive month to month. With federal funding ending in September, that path gets so much harder and longer for families who have come so far.

We are so grateful to have advocated alongside over 300 community leaders from across the country. This is what it looks like when we show up together. 💪

Stay tuned for the full report. 💙

06/12/2026

🌍✨ Join us for World Refugee Day ✨🌍

On June 20th, Human Migration Institute invites you to an afternoon of storytelling, reflection, and community.

This special event will feature a film screening followed by a panel discussion with community leaders and local voices exploring resilience, belonging, and the experiences of refugee communities.

World Refugee Day is an opportunity to recognize the strength, courage, and contributions of refugees. Join us this year as we affirm our commitment to creating communities for everyone to belong. The community starts with you and we want to invite you to join us.

📍 Culver Center of the Arts
🗓 June 20, 2026

🕑 Pre-Event Reception: 2 PM
🎬 Film Presentation: 3 PM
🎤 Panel Discussion: 5 PM

🎟 Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting hmir.org/wrday2026

Every refugee carries a story worth hearing. We hope you’ll join us in listening.

06/09/2026

Community, connection, and joy 💝

This past weekend, HMI partnered with P.O.D.E.R. and SOS to bring families together for an afternoon filled with food, face painting, board games, soccer, and meaningful community connection. ⚽🎨🎲

From children making new friends to families sharing laughter and conversation, the gathering created a welcoming space where everyone could feel a sense of belonging. Events like these remind us that strong communities are built through shared experiences, mutual support, and opportunities to come together.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners, volunteers, and every family who joined us and helped make the day so special. We look forward to creating more opportunities for connection in the future.

💙 Together, we build stronger communities.

Visit HMIR.ORG to see how you can get involved.

06/01/2026

Talking to Your Kids About the War in Ukraine 🇺🇦

HMI invites our clients to the second webinar of our Stress Management Series with Liudmyla Sitchenko 🍃

If you struggle with tough questions from your children or notice them feeling frustrated living abroad, join us for practical advice and answers.
🎁 Bonus: All attendees will receive a list of free and low-cost kids‘ activities, summer camps, museums, and programs in your local area.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to sign up.

——

UA:
Як говорити про війну з дітьми 🇺🇦

HMI запрошує наших українських клієнтів на другий вебінар із серії «Управління стресом» з Людмилою Сітченко 🍃
Якщо ви губитеся від важких дитячих запитань або помічаєте фрустрацію малечі в еміграції — чекаємо вас на зустрічі, де ви отримаєте практичні поради та відповіді.
🎁 Бонус: усі учасники отримають список безкоштовних та недорогих дитячих активностей, літніх таборів, музеїв і освітніх програм у вашому регіоні.
🔗 Переходьте за посиланням у шапці профілю (bio), щоб зареєструватися.

05/23/2026

This weekend, HMI hosted a beach yoga and wellness session for Ukrainian women in Southern California, bringing together 20 amazing participants for a day of connection, relaxation, and support 💙💛
The session was led in English by our case manager Anastasiia, giving guests a chance not only to unwind through yoga and meditation, but also to practice English in a comfortable and welcoming space.
We were happy to see many familiar faces return, and especially excited to welcome new women from the Ukrainian community. Throughout the day, new friendships were formed, stories were shared, and many participants expressed interest in continuing outdoor wellness activities together in the future.
After yoga, guests enjoyed a creative art therapy activity led by HMI case managers Nika and Jenny, who created beautiful flower and rhinestone face art designs that encouraged creativity, joy, and self-expression.
To close the event, each participant received a mental health journal to support mindfulness, stress management, and English language practice through daily reflection and journaling.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. 🌊☀️

05/22/2026

🎓 Celebrating our ARSI students 🎓

We were proud to celebrate over 50 students from our Afghan Refugee School Impact (ARSI) program as they received recognition for their hard work and dedication this past year. From elementary to high school, each student was honored by their teachers at Sycamore Canyon Park for their growth, resilience, and commitment to learning.

In collaboration with My Academy, this celebration was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when students are supported, encouraged, and given the tools to succeed 💛

These moments are more than milestones they reflect the journeys, progress, and bright futures ahead for every student we serve.

💛 Want to support programs like ARSI and invest in student success?
Donate, volunteer, or learn more at
🔗 hmir.org

05/20/2026

Please consider joining the Community Healing event at this Friday, or donate directly to victim’s families at bit.ly/supporticsd. 💛

05/19/2026

HMI friends and family members 💝 join us for a fun afternoon of food, face painting, board games, and soccer ⚽️ bring your families to the AI knoll on Sunday, May 30th from 3pm to 6pm for an unforgettable evening with kids and fun 🤩

05/15/2026

From Earth Day tabling at University of California, Riverside to connecting with students during career fair season, we’ve loved being out in the community sharing ways to get involved with HMI 💛

Through our programs, students have the opportunity to volunteer, intern, and participate in while supporting refugee and immigrant families in our community. From education support to community engagement, students play an important role in the work we do every day.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, asked questions, and showed interest in making an impact 🌱🎓

💛 Ready to support your community while building experience?
Join our team of volunteers, interns, and student leaders today.
📧 [email protected]
🔗 hmir.org/volunteer

Address

Riverside, CA
92507

Telephone

+19518230585

Website

http://hmir.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Human Migration Institute posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Human Migration Institute:

Shortcuts

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Riverside?