Creating livelihood opportunities for refugees.
Austin, Texas
Joined August 2009
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Happy story for a happy Friday:-)
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#WorldRefugeeDay
"I get to feed my community. And that makes me feel like I'm part of their family, part of their lives." 🌱
Wandaka, a former refugee living in Austin, TX, is using his passion for farming to feed his community during the pandemic. @MRCAustin #WorldRefugeeDay
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"I get to feed my community. And that makes me feel like I'm part of their family, part of their lives." 🌱
Wandaka, a former refugee living in Texas is using his passion for farming to feed his community during the pandemic. @MRCAustin
We couldn't be more excited to share our collaboration with @UNRefugeeAgency for this year's #WorldRefugeeDay. Click below for a special feature of our amazing New Leaf Agriculture Assistant Farm Manager, Wandaka!
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So inspiring! A fantastic example of the resilience of refugees worldwide. #WorldRefugeeDay @MRCAustin @UNRefugeeAgency
“Feeding my Austin community during this hard time fills my heart with joy." #WorldRefugeeDay @MRCAustin
Meet Wandaka! He's a former refugee living in TX who is using his passion for farming to give back to his community during the pandemic.
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“Feeding my Austin community during this hard time fills my heart with joy." #WorldRefugeeDay @MRCAustin
Meet Wandaka! He's a former refugee living in TX who is using his passion for farming to give back to his community during the pandemic.
unrefugees.org/news/former-r…
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Our May/June issue hits the shelves soon! Read ab the ways businesses like @jesterkingbeer & @texasfarmhouse are giving back & keeping their doors open. Other stories include a new partnership b/w @locadoro & @MRCAustin, 10 awesome local beers, @MakeItSweetATX & @OatmealAndCo 🥳
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Find out how some urban farm community partners are reimagining their programs. bit.ly/3dkRsxM
📷@MRCAustin, Homeless Garden Project, @FootPrintFarms & @FarmshareATX
We're so inspired by the @openarmsstudio team! ❤️
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“I’m so proud of our community that help in this crisis. This makes our team members stay connected by making masks and stay home with family at the same time, helping others." bit.ly/34DUiee
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“I’m so proud of our community that help in this crisis. This makes our team members stay connected by making masks and stay home with family at the same time, helping others." bit.ly/34DUiee
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Afterwards we went out to serve our greater Austin community by volunteering at @MRCAustin ‘s New Leaf Agriculture Farm near Elgin TX.
Thanks Wandaka for letting us be part it!
#100YearMovement
#AmplifyAustin is Central Texas’ biggest day of giving. Join the celebration and #AmplifyMRC by becoming a PEER-FUNDRAISER! Take 5 minutes to create a profile below and share our posts next week to help us create #LivelihoodsforRefugees.
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This year's Interpreting Trainings with Shared Voices are live! Courses are designed to give refugees the professional skills to fill those roles and provide a critical link to their community. Read course descriptions and register today at the link below. mrcaustin.org/interpreting-r…
Last month, our CEO, Meg Erskine, sat down with Constance Dykhuizen of @jppeacelovehap for a special podcast feature of MRC! Follow the link to hear Meg share the decade-long story of how we came to create livelihood opportunities for refugees in Austin. shows.acast.com/great-societ…
Please join us next Sunday, February 9th, as we gather to hear from faith leaders and refugees. This will be a peaceful event where we will show there is strength in diversity! #RefugeesWelcomeTx
Through our social enterprises, refugee employees CREATE sewn goods, CULTIVATE local produce and CONNECT people across language barriers. #LivelihoodsForRefugees
Agriculture is the single largest employer in the world, providing livelihoods for 40% of today’s global population. Investment in fair wage agricultural jobs for refugees is how we are working toward the @UN's #GlobalGoals to increase food security and nutrition by 2030.
“While refugees provide economic benefits to our state and local communities, they also provide so much more."
Standing in solidarity with our local partners in advocating for the dignity, necessity and value of our refugee community.
Religious and advocacy groups are calling for the governor to reverse his decision to end refugee resettlement in Texas. atxne.ws/382I3bt
2020 marks the fifth year of the @UN's #GlobalGoals. By blending skills-based education with social entrepreneurship, MRC is proud to promote inclusive economic growth, employment and dignified work for refugees. ow.ly/d1ia50xOyiO
