Refugee: "a person who ... owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, is outside the country of their nationality, and is unable to or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail him/herself of the protection of that country."
United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees from 1951
HOW YOU CAN HELP
The best way to help is to show up on Monday's from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Our tutoring schedule is now online. We are also receiving donations of granola bars for snacks. Bring them with you on Monday's or drop them off at the Ibarra Elementary school office with labeled (Refugee Tutoring c/o Melissa Phillips).
WHO WE ARE
Teachers, community members, students (high school and college) and family members are joining together to support a small refugee community in the City Heights area. Find out more about us on our "About Us" page...
WHEN/WHERE
Monday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm at:
Ibarra Elementary School
4877 Orange Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105