Globally, there are now over 79 million people forcibly displaced from their homes. Experiences of violence, poverty, climate catastrophe, and persecution drive people to seek safety and well-being elsewhere. Their suffering is further exacerbated by inhumane and abusive treatment at our borders and within U.S. detention centers. How can we develop and implement a human-centered, positive peace framework in our communities to counter this egregious system and accompany asylum seekers?

Join OEP’s Migrant Justice Learning Action Community and Kathryn LaPointe, director of the Oasis Center, in a conversation about community support models. We will discuss opportunities to cultivate a diverse network of care for those seeking asylum. There will be one 75-minute session on January 23 at 3:00 PM (PST)/6:00 PM (EST) and another on January 25 at 10:00 AM (PST)/1:00 PM (EST) via Zoom. Two sessions are offered to accommodate different schedules, so attendance at both sessions is not expected. Space in each session is limited! Following this event, Kathryn LaPointe will offer future trainings to guide individuals and faith groups in the implementation of community-based responses.

What to expect:

• Open conversations about community-based responses to asylum issues
• Personal sharing with the entire group
• Building community with migrant justice advocates