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Survivors of Torture, International

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Survivors of Torture, International

SURVIVORS provides support for survivors of torture or trauma resulting from international human rights violations.

For more information call 619-278-2400 or email [email protected]

06/15/2026

This month, as the world gathers around the World Cup, millions of people are celebrating the places they call home.

They are cheering for their teams, sharing traditions with family and friends, and finding connection across borders, languages, and cultures.

At SURVIVORS, we are reminded that for many of the individuals and families we serve, home is something they carry with them.

A memory.
A language.
A favorite meal.
A story.
A dream for the future.

Many have been forced to leave behind their homes, communities, and support systems in search of safety. Yet even after experiencing torture, persecution, and forced displacement, they continue to rebuild.

They find connection.
They find belonging.
They find reasons to keep moving forward.
And often, they find community with one another.

That spirit is at the heart of Rooted in Resilience, our annual event celebrating the strength, courage, and resilience of survivors rebuilding their lives.

Join us on June 25 as we come together to honor the power of healing, hope, and community.

Link in bio to register 🤍

06/11/2026

A little World Cup spirit at SURVIVORS today. ⚽🇲🇽

Our team was proudly representing Mexico and celebrating one of the many cultures that make up our community.

At SURVIVORS, we know that healing and belonging are built through connection. Sometimes that looks like counseling or support groups. Sometimes it looks like sharing stories, traditions, and cheering for your home team.

We’re grateful for the rich cultures, experiences, and communities that our clients and staff bring with them every day.

¡Vamos México! 🇲🇽⚽

06/10/2026

📚 Join us for the next Beyond Borders Book Club!

Whether you’ve read The Far Away Brothers or not, you’re welcome to join this special conversation with author Lauren Markham and SURVIVORS host Janie Burke.

Together, we’ll explore themes that are deeply connected to SURVIVORS’ work, including forced migration, family separation, resilience, healing, and the human impact of violence and displacement.

📅 Wednesday June 17
🕔 5–6 PM PST
💻 Zoom (link in bio to register)

Come for the conversation, stay for the community.

06/08/2026

Healing does not happen alone.

Every day at SURVIVORS, we meet individuals and families rebuilding their lives after torture, war, persecution, and forced displacement.

While every journey is unique, one thing remains constant: healing grows through connection, support, and community.

One participant in our Men’s Group recently shared:
“It helps me to see that I’m not alone. It helps me learn from others what they have survived, and it helps me survive.”

As we recognize the United Nation’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture this month, we honor the strength and resilience of survivors and the communities that help make healing possible.

Healing begins when someone listens.
When someone shows up.
When people find belonging again.

Together, we can help create spaces where healing takes root.

If you haven’t RSVP’d to our upcoming June 25th annual event, Rooted in Resilience, register via the link in our bio 🤍

06/01/2026

June is Torture Awareness Month, a time to recognize the strength and resilience of survivors, raise awareness about the lasting impact of torture and trauma, and reaffirm our commitment to human dignity.

This year, the observance feels especially meaningful here in San Diego.

Our community is still mourning the recent tragedy at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where lives were lost and many families and community members were deeply affected. SURVIVORS condemns acts of hatred, violence, and intolerance in all forms. We stand in solidarity with those impacted by this tragedy and with all individuals and communities who experience fear, discrimination, or violence because of who they are. As an organization dedicated to restoring dignity and hope, we believe that every person deserves to live in safety, be treated with respect, and feel a sense of belonging in their community.

At SURVIVORS, we work every day with individuals who have overcome extraordinary hardship. Our clients have survived torture, persecution, violence, and displacement, yet they continue to rebuild their lives with remarkable courage and determination.

While their stories come from different parts of the world, they share a common lesson: healing begins when people are treated with dignity, supported by their communities, and given the opportunity to thrive.

During Torture Awareness Month, we honor survivors by continuing to create spaces of safety, healing, and hope. We also recognize the role each of us can play in building communities where respect, empathy, and understanding guide our actions.

As we reflect this month, we invite you to stand with survivors and support efforts that promote human rights, welcome those seeking refuge, and strengthen the bonds that connect us as neighbors and community members.

Together, we can help ensure that every person is treated with dignity and has the opportunity to live in safety, peace, and freedom.

🕊️

05/21/2026

Join SURVIVORS for an intimate conversation with Lauren Markham, acclaimed author of The Far Away Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life.

Together, we’ll explore migration, belonging, resilience, and the power of storytelling to illuminate the human experience behind displacement and rebuilding life in a new community.

Whether you’ve read the book or are simply interested in thoughtful conversation around community, healing, and lived experience, we warmly invite you to attend.

📍 Zoom
📅 Wednesday, June 17th
⏰ 5-6 PM

We hope you’ll join us. Link in bio to register 💌

05/06/2026

✨SURVIVORS 2026 Annual Event is just around the corner ✨

We’re excited to bring together supporters, advocates, and community partners for an inspiring evening benefiting survivors of torture and trauma resulting from international human rights violations.

Thursday, June 25th from 5-8 PM
University of San Diego’s Kroc School
Garden of the Sea 🌸

We hope you’ll join us.

📍 RSVP through the link in our bio.

04/16/2026

We’re pleased to share our latest SURVIVORS newsletter, highlighting recent work across local and national spaces.

From presenting a literature review at the NCTTP 2026 Consortium in Washington, D.C., to community outreach, partnerships, and advocacy efforts throughout the San Diego region, our team continues to expand access to care and support for survivors of torture and forced displacement.

This issue also features a video recap of our recent conversation with author Valeria Luiselli, along with upcoming opportunities to stay engaged, including a conversation with author Lauren Markham.

Link in bio 💌

04/07/2026

Join us for a special, intimate conversation with acclaimed author Valeria Luiselli () happening tomorrow at 5:30 PM PST.

This discussion will explore storytelling, migration, and the ways we bear witness to human experience - work that deeply aligns with the mission of SURVIVORS.

Luiselli’s writing spans novels, essays, and other works that illuminate the complexities of displacement, language, and care. We’re honored to create space for this conversation and would love for you to be part of it.

Link in bio to join 💌

03/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at Cygnet Theatre for generously donating tickets for members of the SURVIVORS clinical team to attend Somewhere Over the Border.

The play explores themes of migration, family, identity, and resilience - stories that resonate deeply with the work we do every day alongside individuals rebuilding their lives after trauma and displacement. Our team was incredibly moved by the performance and grateful for the opportunity to experience such powerful storytelling together.

Moments like this remind us how the arts can create space for reflection, empathy, and connection. We are so grateful for the support of our local San Diego community and for partners like who help bring these stories to life.

Thank you for including our team in this meaningful evening 💛

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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http://www.notorture.org/

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