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.
PANA and partners provided public comment to support the Due Process Ordinance at City of San Diego which passed unanimously. We believe in #protection #democracy and that #familiesbelongtogether
Thank you Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and office for putting it forward!
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- Have provided $1.2 million in mutual aid and emergency assistance
- Launched @panayouthcongress, where youth spoke up about issues they care about, like draconian surveillance
- Purchased community-owned land for housing, entrepreneurship, and power-building
Over the next few months, we’ll share stories of our impact — how we ensure our new neighbors know they belong. You’ll learn how we...
🧵 For 10 years, PANA has made a home for refugee power and belonging.
We began with a commitment to welcome, protect, and meet the needs of families who arrive here seeking safety. 10 years on, we’re a powerful force driving economic, social, and civic inclusion.
We’re excited to be selected for the
REAP 2.0 Affordable Housing Initiative, a
$14M collaboration with
@sandiegofoundation and
@sandagregion, bringing nearly 1,000
affordable housing units to San Diego.
Our project, the Global Village: Refugee and Immigrant Cultural Huh and Housing Campus, is one of ten
making an impact.
"They shouldn’t have been sharing the information to begin with, so it’s hard for me to say it’s a win when that was an initial requirement."
Mitchelle Woodson, Legal Director at Pillars of the Community
https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2025/06/25/sdpd-stops-sharing-data-from-controversial-surveillance-program
San Diego TRUST Coalition: "@KPBS reports on the struggle to stop license plate surveillance as they give feds access to our locations. This tech isn't safe for public use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?..&v=JMxUbiSruvM&feature=youtu.be&themeRefresh=1... via @YouTube" — Bluesky
Advocates urge San Diego leaders to end license plate surveillance system amid Trump immigration crackdown | KPBS Public Media https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2025/06/10/advocates-urge-san-diego-leaders-to-end-license-plate-surveillance-system-amid-trump-immigration-crackdown
Sign the Petition - Tell City Council: Reject Flock ALPR Funding in San Diego https://www.change.org/p/tell-city-council-reject-flock-alpr-funding-in-san-diego?recruited_by_id=cffd4e90-43c8-11f0-927c-7b8181fc054a&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_medium=copylink
Privacy advocates urge council to cut funding for automated license plate readers https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2025/06/05/automated-license-plate-reader-surveillance-privacy-funding/
Trump administration bans travel from 19 countries as San Diego prepares for peak tourism season
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/trump-administration-bans-travel-from-19-countries-as-san-diego-prepares-for-peak-tourism-season/
Maria Chavez, Immigration Legal Director for PANA, quoted by FOX5 San Diego
Leaders Call on City Council to Pull Funding from Automated License Plate Readers to Invest in Communities and Restore Trust Through the Budget Process — PANA https://www.panasd.org/blog/2025/6/5/leaders-call-on-city-council-to-pull-funding-from-automated-license-plate-readers-to-invest-in-communities-and-restore-trust-through-the-budget-process
Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban Means More Families Torn Apart: Statement from Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans — PANA https://www.panasd.org/blog/2025/6/5/trumps-expanded-travel-ban-means-more-families-torn-apart-statement-from-partnership-for-the-advancement-of-new-americans
International students in San Diego caught up in ‘mass revocation of student visas'
https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2025/04/16/international-students-in-san-diego-caught-up-in-mass-revocation-of-student-visas
“I think them exercising their right to free speech is incredibly brave,” Maria Chavez said. “Especially continuing to do so under this administration where free speech is clearly being targeted.”
San Diego's Afghan community fearful after Trump revokes protections https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2025/06/05/san-diego-afghan-community-fearful-trump-administration-changes/
“Let’s combat the fear with having a sense of community, not just within our insular communities but within our broader communities. How do we reach out to each other and make people feel safe and at home?”