Grant funds will support career pathways for Afghan newcomers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Upwardly Global is partnering with the Welcome Fund, a project of Welcome.US, in an effort to engage Americans
New data reveals Afghan professionals already contribute over $33M to U.S. economy annually; swift legislative action needed to secure their future NEW YORK — Two years since Operation Allies Welcome
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Upwardly Global, a leading workforce-development organization supporting professional immigrants and refugees, reaffirms its support for the Afghan Adjustment Act, a critical, bipartisan bill that would help expedite
On January 26, 2023, Upwardly Global convened its Employer Working Group, made up of over 60 corporations, to continue its work of supporting underrepresented communities by co-creating employer-led solutions to
U.S. government program aims to mobilize 10,000 Americans to welcome refugees through private sponsorship in 2023 Washington, D.C. — Today, Upwardly Global joined over 200 diverse organizations in signing a
Legislation to support Afghan allies to be reintroduced in the House and Senate NEW YORK — Upwardly Global, a leading workforce-development organization supporting professional immigrants and refugees, reaffirms its support
Uprooted from Kabul, welcomed in Pittsburgh “We left everything behind. Our careers, the city that we loved for years, my apartment, my car, everything,” says Jalal. “And then it kind
Upwardly Global is excited to welcome Mohammad Sediq Hazratzai, M.D., MPH, to the Upwardly Global Board. Dr. Sediq is a public health professional and researcher with extensive experience focused on
Legislation could impact $646 million annually in U.S. economy NEW YORK — Upwardly Global, a leading workforce development organization supporting professional immigrants and refugees, is urging Congress to pass the
Since the Fall of Kabul in 2021, Afghan Newcomer Professionals Evacuated to the U.S. Projected to Contribute $646 Million in Earnings Per Year Over a year ago, the U.S. withdrew
Following Announcement of Uniting for Ukraine program, nearly 70 organizations sign on to historic effort to support people fleeing Ukraine NEW YORK — Today, Upwardly Global joined Welcome.US in an
Our work to support newly arrived Afghan evacuees continues to expand. Upwardly Global has launched an ambitious initiative to support this community in rebuilding their careers. As 20 to 30%
We Welcome Afghans to the U.S. Do you need help restarting your career? Upwardly Global has supported SIVs and over 1,000 Afghans to help restart their careers in the United
As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate a year of breakthroughs in our mission to unlock the potential of work-authorized immigrants and create thriving, welcoming communities across the U.S.
Gala to honor Joana Vicente, Deloitte, and more NEW YORK — Upwardly Global, the premier workforce organization dedicated to supporting immigrants and refugees in building thriving careers, is thrilled to
2023 in Review Expanding Our Impact Download the Report Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Our Impact 3 Advancing Immigrant Workforce Inclusion 4 Advancing Equity Through AI and Other Technologies
NEW YORK — Reflecting on the past year, we’re excited to share the strategic vision and milestones achieved through our advocacy and policy work, which aligned with our 2023 policy
Missing in Action: Immigrant Women’s Pay Disparities in the Workforce “Missing in Action: Immigrant Women’s Pay Disparities in the Workforce,” reveals a troubling gap: skilled immigrant women earn significantly less
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NEW YORK — Upwardly Global is thrilled to announce that its Afghan response campaign has been recognized as a finalist in Ragan’s Crisis Communications Awards in the Public Affairs category.
On October 6, 2022, Upwardly Global convened its Employer Working Group, made up of over 60 corporations, to continue the important work of co-creating solutions to better support all vulnerable
In-person and online events to celebrate and inspire equity in action for immigrants and refugees NEW YORK — Upwardly Global, the premier workforce development organization for professional immigrants and refugees
Shoaib Sahiby, one of Upwardly Global’s trusted Employment Services Advisors, today published an op-ed in the Texas Signal titled “Many Afghans and Ukrainians Arriving will be Stuck in Entry-Level Jobs.
Welcome If the events of the past year have taught us anything, it’s that change is inevitable and resilience paramount. And in the United States, that means embracing our inherent
Upwardly Global’s Employer Action Guide: Ukraine Crisis Find a downloadable PDF version of this guide here. Introduction Since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, over 5 million
As the world’s eyes are focused on Ukraine, with over 4 million refugees having fled in what the UN Refugee Agency is describing as the “fastest growing refugee crisis since
Legislation would authorize a federal study to understand and help remove systemic barriers to employment for newcomers to America Washington, D.C.— Upwardly Global is applauding the introduction of the Bridging
Update on The Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act Through sustained thought leadership, coalition building, and partnership we are witnessing a moment of monumentous progress in systems level integration of
