Program: 2023 World Refugee Day Awards

Here we all belong

WELCOME

WORLD REFUGEE DAY AWARDS | JUNE 20, 2023

Over 100 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes due to violence or persecution. Each year on June 20th, World Refugee Day honors those who are and have experienced migration and resettlement. Miry's List is a nonprofit organization supporting families who have recently resettled in America as refugees from countries including Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Moldova and Ukraine.

Message From Miry

One of the most important points for American people to understand about resettling refugees is this:

Though the refugee crisis is happening on a global scale, the resettling of families in our communities is a local issue. And it’s an issue that each of us has the opportunity to participate in and positively impact. We must move our focus from from the scale of the crisis and into the mindset of "how can I help the families resettling in my community?"

Miry's List is committed to providing support and assistance to refugees who have fled their homes due to conflict, persecution, and violence. As we look to the future, we envision a world where resettling refugees have access to the resources and support needed to rebuild their lives and thrive in their new communities.

Thank you for your participation in helping us to realize our vision.

Thank you for your friendship.

Let's note the courageous actions and heroic parenting exhibited by migrating people around the world. Let's follow their lead, be brave, and move into action. One step at a time, let's focus our energy on the many things we can change.

Miry Whitehill, Founder & Executive Director

We believe that intentional, individualized, and intense support provided to resettling refugee families in those difficult first 12-18 months leads to better outcomes for the community at large.

The work that Miry’s List does is an investment in families, in human beings, in new Americans. It’s about investing in them upon arrival because the need is so great and the impact is so real.

Miry's List made us feel we are in our hometown.

I pray for you and your colleagues. You are people who help us in this situation which we start over our new life. Thank you all.

You gave us a very humane and beautiful gift from the heart. My children and I are relieved, we are hopeful.”

Thank you for sticking by my side when my world started falling apart. You helped me keep it together and make it through.

FROM

Miry's List gave a good feeling to me and my family. It's a way people learn humanity. I hope one day I also will be able to support other refugees.

JOYA FAMILY, NEW AMERICANS FROM AFGHANISTAN

MARZIA RESHTIN, NEW RESIDENT OF LOS ANGELES FROM AFGHANISTAN

ALI SOLIMON, FATHER & NEW CALIFORNIAN FROM SYRIA

MR ATAL, NEW CALIFORNIAN

AFGHANISTAN

AHMAD YADGARI, NEW AMERICAN FROM AFGHANISTAN

PR GRAM

2023 WORLD REFUGEE AWARDS

INGREDIENT STUDIOS | JUNE 20, 2023

5:30p RECEPTION

Music, beverages, welcome letters, & portraits by Christina Gandolfo

6p WELCOME

Opening remarks from founder Miry and Wahidullah Asghary, Programs Coordinator, Miry's List

6:15p COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Fresh Afghan chutney in the kitchen with Aqila Asghary & Evan Kleiman

6:30p BREAK BREAD

Dinner by Aqila Asghary, new Angeleno from Afghanistan

7:10p PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Tableside talk by Huda Abugharbih, Director of Family Services, Miry's List

7:20p AWARDS

Recognizing 2023 Ana Huna Award recipients with Lynn Maxcy, Miry's List Board Member

7:50p AFFIRMATION

A visualization and call to action with Miry

8p FAREWELL

Dessert & tea

H NOREES

Emcee: Lynn Maxcy, Governor, TV Academy & Miry's List Board Member

Ana Huna Participant Awards

For business leaders modeling the values of welcoming through entrepreneurship and social impact

Presented to ABIGAIL DOTSON, HearthLA

ELAINE YUKARI & JAMES TATSUYA, Kansha Creamery LEANNA LIN, Leanna Lin's Wonderland

Presented by Laura Kim, Executive Vice President, Campaigns & Engagement, Participant

Ana Huna Bigger Table Award

For embodying the spirit of hospitality with dedication and kindness, and being a beacon for others who want to help

Presented to ROXANA JULLAPAT, Friends & Family & MOTHER GRAINS author

Presented by Evan Kleiman, KCRW Good Food & New Arrival Supper Club Advisor

Ana Huna Humanitarian Award

For outstanding devotion to the prioritization and wellbeing of new arrival families

Presented to SUSAN OLSEN & DAWN & SILVIO CHIANESE

Presented by Cyndi Otteson, Chief Impact Officer, Miry's List

Ana Huna Leadership Award

For heart-centered implementation of creativity, talent, and expertise towards a culture of welcoming in the United States

Presented to Andrea Miller, Christina Gandolfo, & Brian Stefan

Presented by Miry Whitehill, Founder & Executive Director, Miry's List

Miry’s List Spice Kit is a great addition to any kitchen and it's the perfect gift for a cook.

Since 2016, the non-profit Miry’s List community of thousands of Americans has helped welcome resettling refugees in the United States, offering essential supplies, practical help and a support system.

Each purchase treats an adventurous home cook to unforgettable flavors and also gives the gift of community support to those in need.

Sumac

HOW TO USE:

In salads and Middle Eastern BBQ dishes.

Aleppo Pepper

HOW TO USE:

Use this spice on everything!!

Saffy's Blend

HOW TO USE:

Ideal for chicken, beef, lamb, potatoes, and other hearty vegetables.

Za'atar

HOW TO USE: Mix with some olive oil and dig in with some pita bread.

Four spice varieties - Saffy's Blend, Za'atar, Aleppo Pepper, and Sumac housed in beautiful reusable wide-mouthed jars (1 75oz) invite home chefs to explore these robust, aromatic culinary essentials

Spices provided by Anoush Mediterranean Product fulfillment from Little Spread

littlespread.com/products/miryslist

THANK YOU FOR HELPING

1 GROW

We rely on donations to keep up with demand for support from new arrival families. Sign up to give monthly and fortify our future at give.miryslist.org or text WELCOME to 707070

2 GIFT

It's easy and fun to send a housewarming gift directly a family's door Browse our wishlists at miryslist.org/lists and don't forget to write a gift message!

3 SHARE

Tell the people in your world about why it's important to welcome new arrival families. Follow and tag us @miryslist on social media everywhere and grow our hive of helpers.