Past Webinars

Strengthening Refugee Women’s Health Through Reproductive Health Literacy Training: Experiences from the Field

March 4, 2025

Our expert speakers, including Dr. Heike Thiel de Bocanegra, PhD, MPH, Dr. Ahmad Fahim Pirzada, MD, MPH, and Asiya Yama, introduced the Refugee Reproductive Health Network (ReproNet) and share key strategies and resources to normalize conversations about reproductive health in clinical, school, and community settings.

Upwardly Global’s Career Services for Newcomers and Community Partners

December 5, 2024

This webinar shared essential tools and resources to assist refugees in navigating through their employment journey in the U.S. job market. Participants learned how Upwardly Global supports newcomers in restarting their careers in the U.S. and explore opportunities for organizations to partner and use Upwardly Global's resources and tools to serve their clients.

Challenges in Mental Health Services for Afghan Refugees

September 18, 2024

This webinar focused on the mental health disparities affecting the Afghan refugee community and the barriers they face in accessing care. The session covered the unique challenges refugees encounter when seeking mental health support, with an emphasis on the need for culturally sensitive and accessible services.

Building Bridges: Strengthening Refugee Communities Through Education

June 28, 2024 | World Refugee Day Webinar 

This webinar shed light on the myriad challenges refugees face, with a special focus on Afghan and Ukrainian refugee students in California, and explored actionable strategies to collectively honor their journeys and determine how we can best support and uplift refugee students and their families within our communities.