Refugees and Displaced People Taking the Lead
Organizing long-term leaders to secure meaningful freedom for all.
The Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA) is a research, public policy, and community organizing hub dedicated to advancing the full economic, social, & civic inclusion of refugees.
What is PANA?Our Work
In 2020, we had direct conversations with over 47,000 African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian community members regarding the Census and the General Elections. We hired and trained 51 youth that engaged in our phone bank campaigns throughout the year.
Video Credit: Edgar Ontiveros, of Mid-City CAN
Civic Engagement
Newcomer.life hosts short video stories on newcomer contributions and welcoming exchanges to counter anti-refugee rhetoric.
Newcomer.life offers easy ways to #ShowUp4Refugees by providing a conversation guide and toolkit, calls to action, and volunteer opportunities to get more involved.
Proactive Narratives
PANA advocates for policies that advance the rights and furthers protections for refugee communities. Through our Right To A Roof campaign, we have worked with City Council to pass the Source of Income Anti-Discrimination ordinance as well as Inclusionary Housing and are currently seeking protections for tenants from wrongful evictions and displacement.
Policy and Campaigns
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Securing meaningful freedom for all
Help us advance the full economic, social, and civic inclusion of refugees in the San Diego region, throughout California, and across the country.