Why were animal lovers from the Humane Society University, a Deputy Police Chief from Alexandria, Virginia, advocates for domestic violence victims, a gay men’s rights activist and a torture survivor from Ethiopia all gathered at TWC the morning of December 18th? They were enjoying a delicious breakfast and celebrating their partnerships with TWC’s Civic Engagement Projects on: | View Full Article
The Fall 2012 Immigration Rights Project had the support and participation of students who came from all over the United States and international countries including: | View Full Article
This summer over 50 TWC students reached out to immigrants in the metropolitan Washington area tutoring young Ethiopians and Latinos, helping Latin American domestic violence victims obtain visas and volunteering at a Hispanic festival. They were all participants of the Immigrant Rights Civic Engagement project. The education component included presentations by speakers from the Asian, Latino and African immigrant communities as well as an expert on immigration policy. | View Full Article
Spring 2012 students are given the opportunity to participate in one of 5 civic engagement projects allowing them to enhance their civic skills. Participants of the Immigration Rights Project organized a dinner-dialogue with Washington, D.C. immigrants. The event was hosted by 30 TWC interns who invited 15 special guests: immigrants who are now living or studying all over the D.C. area! Volunteer Opportunities | View Full Article
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