Iskash*taa Refugee Network

Iskash*taa Refugee Network Iskash*taa Refugee Network creates opportunities to integrate refugees, increase food security and minimize wasting food.
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In the first year of working with Somali Bantu youth, Barbara was taught the word "Iskash*taa". Iskash*taa is the Somali Bantu word for working cooperatively together and fit perfectly with what the group was becoming. As Barbara built a grassroots organization that focused on empowering and learning together, she knew no other word fit as well as Iskash*taa. At that time, the Somali Bantu did not

have a written representation of their language. Therefore, Barbara was challenged with the task of creating the spelling for Iskash*taa.

💲USCIS wouldn't process their cases, but it was happy to take their fees 🌐Asylum seekers followed all the rules, and don...
06/08/2026

💲USCIS wouldn't process their cases, but it was happy to take their fees
🌐Asylum seekers followed all the rules, and don't deserve to be punished

HIAS welcomed the court ruling which halted the Trump administration's policy of refusing to process immigration paperwork of any kind from people from travel ban countries.

As we wrap up Citrus Season 2026 we want to share our accomplishments with you!🍋Lots of successes, and room to grow! 🌳
06/08/2026

As we wrap up Citrus Season 2026 we want to share our accomplishments with you!
🍋Lots of successes, and room to grow! 🌳

06/05/2026

Market On the Move has been an outlet for our fresh, harvested citrus this past season. They work incredibly hard to rescue and redistribute food for a great value.

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06/04/2026

We have a gentle Eritrean American in his 80s that has requested suspenders as he is losing weight. He has gardened, harvested, cleaned, juiced, landscaped, volunteered, cooked, educated with Iskash*taa Refugee Network for many many years. Please help us connect our iconic iska-friend with suspenders =- they will look so good on him!!!

Thank you Sara Brown of Westover Farm, and our last-minute Tuesday Harvest crew for gleaning 272 lbs of collards, kale, ...
06/02/2026

Thank you Sara Brown of Westover Farm, and our last-minute Tuesday Harvest crew for gleaning 272 lbs of collards, kale, lettuce, and chard!

An energizing and fruitful strategy session last week with Moline Creative! Angie's drawing and facilitation skills help...
06/01/2026

An energizing and fruitful strategy session last week with Moline Creative! Angie's drawing and facilitation skills helped us discover the magic in our Iskash*taa Refugee Network Refugee Garden Art Program.

Become part of a dynamic team and help shape our innovative programs: we're hiring a Volunteer Coordinator and a Program...
05/29/2026

Become part of a dynamic team and help shape our innovative programs: we're hiring a Volunteer Coordinator and a Program Coordinator!

https://www.iskash*taa.org/careers

Address

3736 E. 2nd Street
Tucson, AZ
85716

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15204400100

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