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Fall Book Club, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
ALIRP hosted an event all avid bookworms joined. We discussed "When Stars are Scattered" by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson. This graphic novel describes the touching story of two brothers living in a refugee camp, navigating the struggles of daily life while holding onto hope for a brighter future. This event was held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Hoover Public Library. We hope to see you there! |
Volunteer Recognition, Thursday, July 11, 2024
On Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Independent Presbyterian Church, ALIRP celebrated and honored our volunteers for all the hard work and dedication that they have given us! We could not do any of this without you all! |
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 (via Zoom) This event was free and held over Zoom on Tuesday, June 11th at 7-8pm CST. Book Discussion, Saturday, April 6. 2024
We discussed Thanhha Lai's Inside Out & Back Again. This is a novel capturing a young girl's poignant journey from war-torn Vietnam to Alabama, where she battles loss, prejudice, and the challenge of fitting in. |
Interfaith Program on Redemptioon, Sunday, April 21, 2024
There was an interfaith program on redemption being sponsored by Temple Beth-El with the cooperation of the Social Action Committee for the synagogue. Temple Beth-El is one of ALIRP's interfaith sponsors. The program was held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 at Temple Beth-El with presentations by four panelists representing several of the member faith groups. The meeting will conclude with a reception. Festival of Trees on December 13, 2023
Festival of Trees was held on Wednesday, December 13 from 5-7 PM. Mmany wonderful groups who are connected to Canterbury including age level ministries were celebrated and highlighted, Sunday School classes, non-profits, etc. The evening will also included a beautiful live nativity – complete with animals and Baby Jesus – as well as a craft room for the kids to decorate their own miniature tree to take home. |
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Global Gathering with ALIRP on November 4, 2023
ALIRP held its Multicultural Celebration and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 4th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Independent Presbyterian Church, 3116 Highland Avenue, Birmingham AL 35205. |
Little Amal - October 11 and 12, 2023
Little Amal is a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who has traveled across 13 countries meeting more than a million people. She will journey 6,000 miles across the United States in one of the largest free public festivals ever created. She has become a symbol for human rights. |
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Ukrainian Freedom Festival - August 19, 2023
The Ukrainian Community of Alabama invited the Birmingham community to attend the Ukrainian Freedom Festival that was held at the Independent Presbyterian Church (3116 Highland Avenue South) on Saturday, August 19, from 2-4 pm. |
The Empathy Project - Play on October 12, 2023
The Empathy Project is a play written by the talented ALIRP volunteer, Anne Ledvina. This occured on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover AL. Stories of Exile Opening Reception - September 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm
At the Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm, there was an opening reception for the "Stories of Exile" program series. Volunteer Celebration - July 22, 2023
Volunteers and partners gathered in celebration on Saturday, July 22, 2023. We were at the Trinity West United Methodist Church in Homewood. We wanted to thank all our volunteers for all they do for our asylum-seeking partners. We had international food, kid activities, music, and fun! |
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Hoover-AHEAD Juneteenth Celebration - June 17, 2023 Hoover-AHEAD hosted its third annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hoover Public Library. The free event featured speeches, storytelling, film screenings, drumming and dancing, performances by local high school choirs, and activities for children. The event celebrated freedom and commemorated Juneteenth, which paid tribute to the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. Outcasts United Book Club Discussion, May 16, 2023 ALIRP and the Inspiritus Refugee Resettlement Agency had a book club discussion on Outcasts United, a story of a refugee soccer team, a remarkable woman coach and a small southern town turned upside down by the process of refugee resettlement. ALIRP Stakeholder Update Meeting, February 27, 2023
ALIRP conducted a bi-annual Stakeholder Update meeting from 7pm-8pm on Monday, February 27 on Zoom. During the meeting, we introduced attendees to the new ALIRP board members, provided an update on various committee initiatives, discussed current ALIRP needs and opportunities, and answered any questions stakeholders may have. First Annual ALIRP Celebration, November 5, 2022
As a component of the Fall Fundraising Campaign, ALIRP was pleased to host the First Annual ALIRP Celebration. It was November 5 at Trinity West Church in Homewood (914 Oak Grove Rd). The celebration brought together ALIRP partners, volunteers, community members, and stakeholders to celebrate ALIRP's partners and share information about ALIRP initiatives. The event featured a silent auction, advocacy activities, a kids' table, and food, music, and dance by Diego and Zanaidet, two of our very talented and spirited Partners. Stakeholder Update on August 1, 2022
On August 1st at 7:00 pm CST we had a Stakeholder Update via Zoom. We featured a special Volunteer Recognition. We discussed ALIRP's partnership with Inspiritus to support Ukrainian refugees, our World Refugee Day Simulation in June, updated ALIRP partner information, and we answered questions. We recognized many of our dedicated volunteers! Lunch and Learn, July 19th, 2022
The Independent Presbyterian Church at 3100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205 hosted a "Lunch and Learn" session on Tuesday, July 19 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm which will feature a presentation by Lynda Wilson, ALIRP President. Lynda discussed the history and current initiatives of the ALIRP and ways to become involved in our three-part mission of direct support, education , and advocacy to help refugees and asylum-seekers globally and locally. World Refugee Day, June 25th, 2022
At Homewood Central Park on June 25, ALIRP invited people to experience what it's like to be in a refugee necamp through a simulated (immersive experience). This event was hosted by The ALIRP Education and Advocacy Committee and was co-sponsored by the Literacy Council of Central Alabama, UAB Institute for Human Rights, UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health, the Birmingham Islamic Society, and Helping Hand for Relief and Development. International Children's Day Book Club, 2022
On June 1, 2022, the ALIRP Education and Advocacy Committee hosted a virtual book club on Zoom. The book, When Stars Are Scattered, is a graphic novel about a young boy growing up in a refugee camp. This event was co-sponsored by the Literacy Council of Alabama, UAB Institute of Human Rights, UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health, the Birmingham Islamic Society, and Helping Hand for Relief and Development. Stakeholder Update, January 2022
On January 22, 2022, ALIRP held a Stakeholder Update via Zoom, open to all friends and supporters. Public Health Challenge Discussion, July 2021
On July 15, 2021, ALIRP hosted a presentation titled "Refugees Among Us: Cultural Competence and Public Health Challenges" by Dr. Judith Kopiyo, a physician from Kenya who completed her internship for the Master of Public Health Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Global Ties Alabama Panel, October 2021
On October 19, 2021, the Global Perspective Institute presented "Leveraging Citizen Diplomacy in Support of Refugees and Asylu Seekers in Alabama." |
World Refugee Day - June 20 2023
World Refugee Day is an international day organized every year by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It is designed to celebrate and honor refugees from around the world. People celebrated diversity and community at Homewood Church of Christ on Tuesday, June 20 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This free, in-person event was a great opportunity to learn about different cultures and gain valuable knowledge about refugees. Book Discussion, January 26, 2023
The Institute for Human Rights at UAB and ALIRP sponsored a virtual book discussion on January 26, 2023. The book is by Dr. Phi Hong Su and is titled The Border Within: Vietnamese Migrants Transforming Ethnic Nationalism in Berlin. Dr. Su is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Williams College and will be leading the discussion. Volunteer Orientation, April 2022
On April 23, 2022, a Volunteer Orientation session for prospective volunteers with an interest in serving on the ALIRP Direct Support committee. "Oh Mercy" Film Screening, November 2021
On November 17, 2021, we had a film screening of the short film "Oh Mercy - Searching for Hope in the Promised Land." Virtual Book Club, October 2021
In October 2021, ALIRP held a virtual book discussion of Somewhere in the Unknown World: A Collection Refugee Memoir. Story Corps - One Small Step, 2021
In the Summer and Fall of 2021, ALIRP partnered with Story Corps - One Small Step initiative to host discussions surrounding politics, immigrations, and varying life experiences. Lunch and Learn, January 2021
On January 29, 2021, Lynda Wilson (ALIRP President) and Emily Paxton (ALIRP Social Work Intern) gave a presentation to a virtual "Lunch and Learn" Program. The presentation was entitled "Welcoming the Stranger: Local Response to the Global Migration Crisis." Doctors without Borders Discussion, 2020
On November 12, 2020, the UAB Chapter of the Doctors without Borders Student Group hosted a Zoom meeting focused on the Global Refugee Crisis. World Refugee Day, 2020
On July 14, 2020, ALIRP held a virtual event in celebration of World Refugee Day, which fell on June 20th. Three films were shown. Climate Migration Discussion, 2020
On November 22, 2020, Anne Ledvina presented a Zoom program on global climate migration. The Ungrateful Refugee Book Club, 2020
From September to November 2020, ALIRP sponsored a virtual book discussion featuring The Ungrateful Refugee - What Immigrants Never Tell You! Discussion on Child Medical Care (for ALIRP Partners), 2022
On April 13, ALIRP hosted a brief presentation with pediatric residents from the University of Albama, Birmingham to discuss (in Spanish and English) questions regarding adolescent medical care. Paper Children Film Screening, March 2021
On March 10, 2021, ALIRP hosted a screening and discussion of the film Paper Children. |
