American Red Cross - Minneapolis Area Chapter
http://www.mplsredcross.org
The American Red Cross - Minneapolis Area Chapter offers access to various Red Cross programs, including blood services, disaster relief, international programs, and multicultural programs designed to reduce health disparities. They offer a nursing assistant program and multi-lingual resource materials. Access to the American Red Cross-National Web site is available. Through the International Red Cross, services are offered to address the needs of the world’s most vulnerable populations, including Tracing and Red Cross Message, programs that attempt to help families separated as a result of a disaster or armed conflict communicate with one another.
American Refugee Committee
http://www.archq.org
National headquarters of the American Refugee Committee (ARC) is located in the Twin Cities. This international organization promotes the health and well-being of displaced persons living throughout the world. In over 12 countries ARC assists people who have endured the ravages of war and civil conflict.
Amnesty International Group 37
http://www.twincitiesamnesty.org/
Amnesty International Group 37 is a local Minnesota chapter of Amnesty International. Their purpose is to address human rights violations worldwide and to work towards the goals of freeing prisoners of conscience; gain fair trials for political prisoners; end torture, political killings and "disappearances”; and abolish the death penalty throughout the world. This Web site offers access to information about local events.
Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services
http://www.ccspm.org/migration_refugee_services.aspx
Catholic Charities is a social service organization that serves those in need. They offer programs that assist refugees in resettlement and employment.
Center for Cross-Cultural Health
http://www.crosshealth.com
The Center for Cross-Cultural Health helps to promote cross-cultural understanding and to integrate the role of culture in health care. They train health care providers, social service providers, and others to foster greater cultural competency. Their Web site offers access to organizations addressing cross-cultural health and education.
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
http://www.gmcc.org
The Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC) is a multi-denominational faith-based organization focused on assisting struggling people in Minnesota to remain self-reliant. Working with social service programs, GMCC offers assistance to new political asylees living in Hennepin County.
Hennepin County Office of Multicultural Services
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/portal/site/HCInternet/menuitem.3f94db53874f9b6f68ce1e10b1466498/?vgnextoid=d157656d1a9fc010VgnVCM1000000f094689RCRD&vgnextfmt=default
The Office of Multicultural Service Delivery through Hennepin County helps their Limited English Proficiency population access county services. Their goals are to enhance culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
Human Rights Program - University of Minnesota
http://hrp.cla.umn.edu
The Human Rights Program at the University of Minnesota provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to take classes and to conduct research in the field of human rights. As well as describing events and classes, the Web site provides a database of human rights internships in Minnesota and throughout the world.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
http://www.immigrantlawcentermn.org/ilcm.htm
The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is a nonprofit law firm that provides assistance to low-income immigrant and refugee families and individuals. They offer legal representation, advice, and referral on immigration matters, including asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and citizenship. They also offer community education and training.
International Institute of Minnesota
http://www.iimn.org
The International Institute of Minnesota is a social service agency that serves both foreign and native-born individuals. An affiliate of the Immigrant and Refugee Services of America, they offer refugee resettlement services and educational opportunities, such as language learning and citizenship. They are involved with cultural programs, including the Festival of Nations. They also publish the Minnesota Ethnic Resources Directory.
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
http://www.lssmn.org
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization addressing the needs of youth and families, seniors and persons with disabilities, in addition to working with immigrants and refugees.
Minneapolis Foundation
http://www.mplsfoundation.org
The Minneapolis Foundation, one of the largest community foundations in the country, provides fund and gift options to support nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and throughout the nation. Their Web site offers information for donors, funders, and grant seekers. It also includes annual demographic information on immigrants living in Minnesota, with graphs and charts of migration changes in the state.
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights
http://www.mnadvocates.org
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights is a volunteer-based legal organization seeking to promote and protect human rights. They work locally, nationally, and internationally on human rights issues affecting children, women, refugees, immigrants, and marginalized populations.
Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers
http://www.mapm.org
The Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers focuses on peace and justice issues in Minnesota.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/library/org
The Minnesota Center against Violence and Abuse provides information on violence-related issues. Their Web site offers a comprehensive resource listing, with access to articles and other research materials.
Minnesota Council of Churches
http://www.mnchurches.org
The Minnesota Council of Churches promotes social action. Their Refugee Services program offers resettlement and placement services, a matching grant program for refugees and asylees, immigration assistance, and the Asylum Seeker Volunteer Training Program. Their Web site provides access to the Refugee Immigrant Orientation Guide.
Minnesota Department of Health – Refugee Health Program
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee
The Minnesota Department of Health - Refugee Health Program Web site contains useful information for refugees, as well as for service providers working with cultural and ethnic groups in a health setting. Some information is accessible in multiple languages.
Minnesota International Center
http://micglobe.org
The Minnesota International Center promotes cultural opportunities for international students and visitors. They also provide cultural connections in schools and throughout the community.
Minnesota International Directory
http://www.tcglobal.org/directory/OrgList/orgResults.cfm
The Minnesota International Directory offers access and information to international organizations, businesses, entertainment, restaurants, and government offices in the state.
Minnesota Psychological Association
http://www.mnpsych.org
The Minnesota Psychological Association is the state organization for psychologists.
Resource of the Americas
http://www.americas.org
The Resource Center of the Americas promotes human rights, democratic participation, and cross-cultural understanding. Their Web site includes articles, as well as news updates on Latin American countries. They also offer language classes.
United Nations Association of Minnesota
http://www.unamn.org
The United Nations Association of Minnesota promotes the principles and goals of the United Nations.
University of Minnesota Human Rights Center
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/hrcenter.htm
The Human Rights Center at the University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive Web site, including access to the Human Rights Resource Center and library.
University of Minnesota Human Rights Library
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts
The University of Minnesota Human Rights Library provides access to an extensive collection of human rights articles and resources (over 21,000 documents), including a search engine and international links. Documents are available in six languages.
University of Minnesota Human Rights Resource Center
http://160.94.193.60
The Human Rights Resource Center at the University of Minnesota is part of the Human Rights Center. Their Web site includes access to educational material, field opportunities, and advocacy networks.
World Relief Minnesota
http://minnesota.wr.org
World Relief Minnesota is a local ministry of the international World Relief. They offer refugees assistance with resettlement, employment, and family reunification.
