Links and Resources
Information Specific to West Michigan
- African_Students_of_West_Michigan.pdf
This .pdf breaks down the number of students who speak languages native to Africa within West Michigan public schools. It also compares this statistic against other public schools.
Take Action - Advocacy Opportunities
- Refugees International - A Powerful Voice for Lifesaving Action
Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.
- Amnesty International USA
Amnesty International’s purpose is to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. They investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work.
Search by country on the right side of the Amnesty International USA Home page.
Africa News
- OneWorld Africa - Online Civil Society
OneWorld is an online civil society network supporting people’s media to help support a more just global society.
Information on Refugees
- United States State Department's Overview of U.S. Refugee Policy
The U.S. Government’s overview of refugee policy, and regional information.
- U.S. State Department - African Refugees
Information on African refugees coming to the U.S.
- UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
The UNHCR coordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees.
