WE ARE ALL
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We Are All America works to uphold and strengthen our nation’s commitment to welcome and protect those seeking freedom, safety and refuge in the United States. We organize people across religious and cultural differences to build inclusive communities where we all belong.
Our Story
Founded in 2017 to confront rising xenophobia, WAAA has grown from a five-state initiative into one of the nation’s largest grassroots networks. Today, we are a collaborative ecosystem that bridges the immigrant rights and refugee resettlement movements to build a better America where we all belong.
Our pillars
Our core work pillars are centered on building a nationwide movement of immigrants and refugees. We are proud that this is the foundation of our work and our projects.
PILLAR 1
Centering the Leadership of Directly Impacted Leaders
We center the leadership of those with lived experience, providing a pipeline to leadership that transforms unique perspectives into a “superpower” for civic engagement.
- Leadership Development: We empower over 2,000 immigrant and refugee leaders across all 50 states annually through specialized workshops, peer mentorship, and technical assistance.
- National Representation: The WAAA National Refugee and Immigrant Table ensures that 53 leaders with lived experience, across 28 states, serve as the primary authors and architects of our movement’s national strategy.
- ECBO Support: We strengthen grassroots infrastructure each year through our cohort of 20 Ethnic Community-Based Organizations (ECBOs), providing the resources necessary to build durable community-led power..
PILLAR 2
Promote state and local welcoming policies and inclusive initiatives
we advance pro-refugee and pro-immigrant policies at the local level to ensure our towns remain vibrant and resilient for the next generation. Our state organizers lead the charge in nine states, turning local pride into a durable foundation for belonging. By fostering Identity Abundance, we advocate for welcoming initiatives that recognize every neighbor as a co-creator and community architect of their community’s future.
PILLAR 3
Strengthening Our Federal Protection System
We mobilize our collective power to advocate for a functional, common-sense federal system that treats people with dignity.
- National Advocacy: We convene over 300 leaders annually for National Refugee Advocacy Days to share lived experiences directly with Congress.
- The Together We Rise Campaign: We partner with over 100 community and grassroots organizations across the U.S. to lead seasonal actions that mobilize public support and counter the “scarcity logic” that often divides neighbors
- Policy Update Webinars: Every two months, between 1,500 and 2,500 leaders join us for virtual briefings on critical issues including refugee resettlement, asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and due process.
