Our students Neema and Mohammed had an opportunity to share their refugee journey and challenges with the student at Montessori elementary school in Cleveland Heights. We continues to encourage, empower and create spaces for our youths to tell their refugees stories because they’re very powerful and teaches us how to Read more…
“Education is the most important weapon that can be used to change the world” Nelson Mandela. This summer a group of refugee students had a chance to visit one of the best universities in the world through the support from Neighborhood Connection Grant that we received in spring of 2019. Read more…
Every year, our organization brings different refugee communities together to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures surrounding us. In alignment with our mission, we find ways to connect with youths from different backgrounds that share common values like unity and togetherness. Aakriti Biswa our 2019 Miss Cleveland is originally from Read more…
When it comes to our safety, their are always there to protect us regardless of the languange barrier. This summer we had an opportunity to partner with Cleveland Police Department and Metro West Community Development in bringing the event in our own neighborhood where the majority of our refugee population Read more…
on March 9th, 2018, Our youths had an opportunity to attend the national Unicef Student Summit in Washington DC. Our youths were able to share their own refugee story with peers, create professional network and learn more about the work of Unicef and how students can help raise awareness in Read more…
On February 01.2018, APC was recognized for it amazing work in the Refugee community by Metro West Community Development Cooperation, The city of Cleveland and The State of Ohio. The award was presented by Councilman Matt Zone of ward 15 and was received by our Founder Mr. Mayele and Victoire. Read more…
As stated in our mission to engage, we continue to engage our refugee youths in activities and event that not only will encourage them to move beyond their ability but also to compete in high environments. Awards were also given to three individuals that had been advocating for refugee throughout Read more…
In collaboration with MHCUCC, kids that participated in our tutoring program and others in the community were able to receive bikes with elements. Due to the lack of transportation for many of our youths, our leaders reached out to MHCUCC’s Pastor Vicki to start a campaign/drive for used bikes both Read more…
High school students interested in medical field had an opportunity to participate in the spring career exploration day at the Ohio State University. for sure the interest in doing medical for few kids disappeared because they thought it’s something that you can simply get by with but also it was Read more…
our youths had an opportunity to participate in the end of the year event of Global Cleveland. this was a huge opportunity for these kids to get out of their comforts zone to celebrate the world cultural heritage with different cultures within our city (216). we had an amazing time, Read more…