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- May 9, 2023
Action provides relief, but Upwardly Global urges passage of Afghan Adjustment Act as Afghan refugees remain in limbo WASHINGTON, D.C. — Upwardly Global applauds the Biden Administration’s recent announcement that extends a temporary fix allowing Afghan refugees to legally live and work in the United States. According to the Department
- Topics: Afghan Response, News, Press Releases
- May 2, 2023
The seventh annual awards, announced today, honor creative solutions to some of the biggest issues facing communities across the globe NEW YORK — Upwardly Global’s work supporting Afghan newcomers restarting their lives and careers in the U.S. just landed an honorable mention for Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards.
- Topics: Blog, Featured News, News Coverage, Press Releases
- April 28, 2023
After fleeing war, Berhan lands thriving-wage job as Senior Category Analyst Berhan spent much of her childhood underground. Crouched in bomb shelters underneath her family’s home in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, she and her seven siblings grew up in hiding. Daily missile attacks ravaged the region during the 1980’s
- April 27, 2023
Upwardly Global was recently featured in a news spotlight for WTOL Toledo, Ohio. The video explains how Upwardly Global provides a range of services to help refugees and immigrants find meaningful employment, including skill training, job search support, and networking opportunities. Through these services, Upwardly Global is helping to ensure
- Topics: News, News Coverage
- April 18, 2023
Upwardly Global supports HB 2556 and TX 5074, which would expand pathways for eligible international medical graduates (IMGs) to practice in Texas. For over 20 years, Upwardly Global has been advancing the inclusion of refugee and immigrant professionals into the U.S. workforce. We are the first and longest-serving national organization
- Topics: Healthcare, News, Policy, Press Releases