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Afghan journalist and social worker rebuilds her dream in the U.S. Back in Afghanistan, Marjila wasn’t just a journalist — she was a collector of dreams. She spent four years volunteering with homeless, orphaned children in Kabul. While helping them with necessities like food, clothes, and schooling, she began to
Upwardly Global is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Jina Krause-Vilmar, has been named to Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100 list for 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights 100 extraordinary changemakers who are transforming industries and driving meaningful impact. About Jina, Worth Magazine writes: As president and CEO of Upwardly
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Egyptian professional reclaims her career as an auditor at the New York State Department of Labor “I had a job that most people dream of,” Amal reflects, having spent over two decades building a life and career in Egypt. “I was proud of what I achieved.” Amal earned a degree
Jina Krause-Vilmar, Upwardly Global’s President and CEO, recently featured on WORT 89.9FM’s “8 O’Clock Buzz” podcast. In the episode “New Report: Immigrants Play a Key Role in Economic Prosperity of Great Lakes Region,” she discusses the economic impact of legal immigrants in the Great Lakes region and the barriers they
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Upwardly Global convened a special public board meeting on November 14, 2024, focusing on “Election 2024: Strategy for Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Communities.” During this special session, President and CEO Jina Krause-Vilmar examined how the recent election outcomes could affect immigrant and refugee communities. She emphasized the critical role of