World Refugee Day 2014 Phoenix

What a wonderful celebration!

Thank you to everyone who came out on June 20th to honor
the extraordinary refugee experience and support refugees.
Djentrification kept things eclectic during the reception, and
Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra sent us dancing into the night.
Food from Authentic Ethio African Spices, including some
exceptional injera and wat, had hardly hit the tables when
everyone found themselves craving more. Over 100 people
gathered on the indoor balcony and lined the stairs to watch
the centerpiece of the award ceremonya video that
showed us seven stories of refugees and community
members who inspire usright before beautiful glass
awards and etched key chains were presented to the
honorees.

By the time the ten-piece band packed up and dancing shoes were worn down and the flow of wine began to
slow and hugs were shared all around, more than 300 people had partaken in World Refugee Day 2014 Phoenix
with us. Volunteers, cosponsors, interns, colleagues from resettlement agencies and the state, community
partners, our own staff and former coworkers, clients, interpreters, community members, family, friends
everyone turned up to make the day a meaningful and memorable celebration.

See you all again at the next event.

For those of you who asked, these were the evenings honorees
featured in the video:

o Hassani Bana, Binti Muchiwa, and children Somalia
Homeowners and family of twelve
o Anduale Hassan Ethiopia Chef and Restaurant Owner:
Authentic Ethio African Spices
o Ler Moo Burma Educator
o Laura Sandez United States Public Service Evaluator for
the state
o Elia Lawi Family Congo U.S. generation college students
o Falah Saeedi Iraq Visual Artist
o Bishaaro Arif Somalia Community Volunteer

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More than 100 people from the resettlement community attended
the award ceremony.
Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra put the crowd on its feet.

We deeply appreciate your support in
helping Refugee Focus resettle some of
the worlds most vulnerable people into
safety in Phoenix and Tucson.

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Dawn Ippolito
Development Coordinator



Refugee Focus
3443 N Central Ave
North Rotunda
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-248-4400 x102
dippolito@refugeefocus.org
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