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Human Migration Institute

Org #104298
Vetted since 2025
2015
year founded
$167
raised on GlobalGiving
1
year fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

OUR MISSION HMI is a nonprofit organization that promotes community building in order to support refugee populations. We aim to be resourceful and effective in transforming refugees' lives, changing public attitudes for the better, and connecting diverse populations within the same community. OUR VISION The organization aims to: Connect target groups to the resources they need to improve their lives in the new community Establish the mentoring relationships between community members and the target groups Lead local and national campaigns to increase public awareness around refugees, resettlement, and legislation Develop partnerships with education institutions and organize volunteer... read more

Project Leaders
Heather Nicolaus
Heather Nicolaus
Anastasiia Polonska
Anastasiia Polonska
Team
Selin Yildiz Nielsen, Heather Uner, Sedef Altug
Organization Information
1424 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92507-4401
United States
+1 (657) 877-9858
Organization Information
1424 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92507-4401
United States
+1 (657) 877-9858

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

From Support to Impact

By Anastasiia Polonska | Project Leader

From September 2025 through January 2026, the Human Migration Institute continued walking alongside refugees and newcomers through education, advocacy, and community-centered engagement. During these... Read the full report ›

When a Drawing Becomes a Safe Home

By Anastasiia Polonska | Project Leader

During each visit to the Torbali Camps in Izmir between September and January, our team focused on activities designed to build trust and meaningful connections with the children. These included... Read the full report ›

Summer Highlights 2025

By Anastasiia Polonska | Project Leader

  HMI continues its mission of building strong support systems — from navigation and bridging cultural/language gaps to helping refugees access employment, services, and education. This... Read the full report ›
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