World Refugee Day is observed nationally on June 20 each year across the globe. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees around the world.
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa (RACI) is organizing its 11th annual World Refugee Day event from 12 to 4 p.m. at Franklin Junior High and Tower Park in Des Moines. The park is located at 4950 Hickman Road, next to the school.
The Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa was founded in 2014. Their office is located in Des Moines at the Polk County River Place on Euclid Avenue. Stephanie Moris has been the director of RACI since 2018. Previously, her careers included education, employment services, and working overseas.
Last June, Moris and her team organized a colorful celebration in honor of World Refugee Day. It included a wide assortment of cultural food, vendor and business booths, entertainment, and a soccer tournament. I had the pleasure of…
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