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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

05/13/2026

🍿A night to relax, laugh, and just be kids ✨

Our Afghan Refugee School Impact (ARSI) students came together at the HMI office for a fun and well deserved movie night featuring the newly released KPop Demon Hunters.

It was a simple but meaningful evening where students could gather, relax, and enjoy time together in a space where they feel safe, supported, and welcomed. Moments like these remind us how important joy, connection, and community are for young people adjusting to new environments.

At HMI, creating belonging goes beyond services and support. It also means making space for children to build friendships, make memories, and simply enjoy being kids 💛

💛 Want to support programs like ARSI?
Donate, volunteer, or learn more about our work at
🔗 hmir.org

05/03/2026

✨ Honored to be featured ✨

We’re grateful to be highlighted in Inland Empire Magazine following our 10 Year Anniversary Gala, celebrating a decade of impact, community, and growth.

Over the past 10 years, HMI has
• Served more than 1,500 individuals
• Facilitated over 10,000 hours of training

These numbers represent real people, real stories, and a community that continues to grow stronger together.

💛 This is just the beginning
Support our work and be part of what’s next
🔗 Link in bio

05/01/2026

Earlier this month, our Entrepreneurship Fundamentals session in collaboration with brought together community members ready to turn their business dreams into reality! 🌟

Led by the wonderful Friba, a MOSAIC Small Business Counselor, participants explored ideas ranging from auto services to childcare to perfume businesses — with guidance on value propositions, customer feedback, and business registration, all in Dari for our Afghan clients taking their first steps toward ownership.

For many of our clients, this session was a first glimpse at what building something of their own could look like, and a reminder that language should never be a barrier to . That kind of access can make the difference between a dream staying a and becoming a reality.

Thank you so much, Friba, for your time, expertise, and heart. 💛

04/30/2026

Our community deserves more than just services — they deserve . That’s what last weekend was about.

Families came out for a day of food, fun, and real . And around them, nine organizations were present — ready to answer questions, share resources, and remind every person there that they are not navigating this alone. support, -sufficiency programs, legal services, health resources — all of it, wrapped in one joyful afternoon together.

Thank you to , , , , , , .inc , and for making this possible. And thank you to every family who trusted us with their Saturday. You made it worth every bit of the effort. 💛

04/29/2026

🎓Full circle moment

We’re proud to share that our founder, an alum of College of the Desert, was recently featured in an interview highlighting her journey and the work of the Human Migration Institute.

From student to founder, her story reflects the power of education and what can happen when access is possible for all. As an immigrant, her journey continues to inspire the work we do every day to support refugee and immigrant families.

🎥 Watch the full interview and hear her story

💛 Support our work by clicking the link in bio to see how you can get involved

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