PANA
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The Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA) is a research, public policy, and community organizing hub dedicated to advancing the full economic, social, & civic inclusion of refugees.
This was our community's solution, crafted to provide real security and stability. When our community organizes, we can demand and define the protections we deserve.
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This was our community's solution, crafted to provide real security and stability. When our community organizes, we can demand and define the protections we deserve.
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
This grassroots effort led PANA to draft and propose a powerful Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO). Designed to be a shield for San Diego renters, the TPO closes the loopholes landlords use to wrongfully evict families and provides relocation assistance to renter families who face no-fault evictions.
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This grassroots effort led PANA to draft and propose a powerful Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO). Designed to be a shield for San Diego renters, the TPO closes the loopholes landlords use to wrongfully evict families and provides relocation assistance to renter families who face no-fault evictions.
On Human Rights Day in 2016, PANA launched the #RightToARoof campaign, declaring that affordable, quality homes are a fundamental human right. We organized over 200 community members to give powerful testimony about the urgent need for housing justice.
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
On Human Rights Day in 2016, PANA launched the #RightToARoof campaign, declaring that affordable, quality homes are a fundamental human right. We organized over 200 community members to give powerful testimony about the urgent need for housing justice.
From our earliest days, we heard the stories. Our 2016 Refugee Community Experiences Report documented the crisis of "hidden homelessness," where families are forced to crowd into small apartments, paying high rents for poorly maintained units.
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
From our earliest days, we heard the stories. Our 2016 Refugee Community Experiences Report documented the crisis of "hidden homelessness," where families are forced to crowd into small apartments, paying high rents for poorly maintained units.
Every great story needs a safe place to unfold. For a decade, PANA has fought to ensure that for our community, that place is our homes.
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Every great story needs a safe place to unfold. For a decade, PANA has fought to ensure that for our community, that place is our homes.
we are fighting for a more inclusive democracy! We believe in youth power! And we need young people to help shake the decisions that impact them!
November 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
we are fighting for a more inclusive democracy! We believe in youth power! And we need young people to help shake the decisions that impact them!
Youth leaders from out PANA Youth Congress along with @Weareyouthwill, @midcitycan, @sdoporganizing, @majdalcenter, @the_global_arc, and @sdforeverychild spoke powerfully about the need to expand the electorate to include young people near the consequences of voters. #Vote16
November 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Youth leaders from out PANA Youth Congress along with @Weareyouthwill, @midcitycan, @sdoporganizing, @majdalcenter, @the_global_arc, and @sdforeverychild spoke powerfully about the need to expand the electorate to include young people near the consequences of voters. #Vote16
Feeling very hopeful about the future of our democracy!
Excited for the youth-led movement This coalition is launching today. They are not waiting for permission. They’re forging a future where young people not only participate in our democracy but help create a more just and equitable future.
Excited for the youth-led movement This coalition is launching today. They are not waiting for permission. They’re forging a future where young people not only participate in our democracy but help create a more just and equitable future.
November 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Feeling very hopeful about the future of our democracy!
Excited for the youth-led movement This coalition is launching today. They are not waiting for permission. They’re forging a future where young people not only participate in our democracy but help create a more just and equitable future.
Excited for the youth-led movement This coalition is launching today. They are not waiting for permission. They’re forging a future where young people not only participate in our democracy but help create a more just and equitable future.
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
Through their advocacy, they've ensured that the needs of refugee youth, from academic support to a sense of safety and belonging, are not just heard, but acted on. They are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are shaping our San Diego communities today.
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Through their advocacy, they've ensured that the needs of refugee youth, from academic support to a sense of safety and belonging, are not just heard, but acted on. They are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are shaping our San Diego communities today.
These young leaders have secured major wins, advocating for policy changes that create a more inclusive San Diego. Their powerful voice has been pivotal in advancing critical initiatives, including the fight for legal defense funds to protect immigrant families, redistricting, & getting out the vote
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
These young leaders have secured major wins, advocating for policy changes that create a more inclusive San Diego. Their powerful voice has been pivotal in advancing critical initiatives, including the fight for legal defense funds to protect immigrant families, redistricting, & getting out the vote
It is a platform where refugee and immigrant youth move from the perimeter to the center, developing their skills in advocacy, community organizing, and public policy. Their impact has been undeniable.
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
It is a platform where refugee and immigrant youth move from the perimeter to the center, developing their skills in advocacy, community organizing, and public policy. Their impact has been undeniable.
Every great story needs its next chapter written by a new generation. For PANA, that meant creating a space where our youth could find their voice and lead the way.
The PANA Youth Congress was founded to empower the next generation of leaders.
The PANA Youth Congress was founded to empower the next generation of leaders.
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Every great story needs its next chapter written by a new generation. For PANA, that meant creating a space where our youth could find their voice and lead the way.
The PANA Youth Congress was founded to empower the next generation of leaders.
The PANA Youth Congress was founded to empower the next generation of leaders.
These reports are more than data. They are the collective testimony of our community, the foundation of our advocacy, and the proof that when we tell our own story, we change the conversation.
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
These reports are more than data. They are the collective testimony of our community, the foundation of our advocacy, and the proof that when we tell our own story, we change the conversation.
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
While the report revealed systemic barriers, it also illuminated the powerful assets within our community. This report reflected not only what was broken around us, but what was strong within us. So we did it again in 2021 and 2023.
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
While the report revealed systemic barriers, it also illuminated the powerful assets within our community. This report reflected not only what was broken around us, but what was strong within us. So we did it again in 2021 and 2023.
We trained 6 refugee leaders who held 50 house meetings in their communities, collecting 505 surveys in 18 languages. This was the birth of our first Refugee Experiences Report.
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We trained 6 refugee leaders who held 50 house meetings in their communities, collecting 505 surveys in 18 languages. This was the birth of our first Refugee Experiences Report.
Every great story is rooted in truth. And for our community, that truth needed to be told in our own words. In 2015, PANA embarked on a groundbreaking mission: to document the real story of New Americans in San Diego.
October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Every great story is rooted in truth. And for our community, that truth needed to be told in our own words. In 2015, PANA embarked on a groundbreaking mission: to document the real story of New Americans in San Diego.
These reports are more than data. They are the collective testimony of our community, the foundation of our advocacy, and the proof that when we tell our own story, we change the conversation.
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
These reports are more than data. They are the collective testimony of our community, the foundation of our advocacy, and the proof that when we tell our own story, we change the conversation.
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
This is our legacy. And we're just getting started. #PANA10 #be10nging
While the report revealed systemic barriers, it also illuminated the powerful assets within our community. This report reflected not only what was broken around us, but what was strong within us. So we did it again in 2021 and 2023.
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
While the report revealed systemic barriers, it also illuminated the powerful assets within our community. This report reflected not only what was broken around us, but what was strong within us. So we did it again in 2021 and 2023.
We trained 6 refugee leaders who held 50 house meetings in their communities, collecting 505 surveys in 18 languages. This was the birth of our first Refugee Experiences Report.
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We trained 6 refugee leaders who held 50 house meetings in their communities, collecting 505 surveys in 18 languages. This was the birth of our first Refugee Experiences Report.
Every great story is rooted in truth. And for our community, that truth needed to be told in our own words. In 2015, PANA embarked on a groundbreaking mission: to document the real story of New Americans in San Diego.
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Every great story is rooted in truth. And for our community, that truth needed to be told in our own words. In 2015, PANA embarked on a groundbreaking mission: to document the real story of New Americans in San Diego.
This is where our story started. 10 years later, it’s a story we continue to write together. #PANA10 #be10nging
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is where our story started. 10 years later, it’s a story we continue to write together. #PANA10 #be10nging
In the years that followed, these visions met real policy, organizing, storytelling, and civic engagement. When power finally looks like the people who’ve known displacement, resettlement, surveillance, and resilience — everything changes.
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In the years that followed, these visions met real policy, organizing, storytelling, and civic engagement. When power finally looks like the people who’ve known displacement, resettlement, surveillance, and resilience — everything changes.
Our earliest days weren't about big press conferences; they were about the hard, foundational work of building trust and listening. We held meetings in living rooms and community centers. We heard stories of struggle, of resilience, and of a deep desire for a voice.
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our earliest days weren't about big press conferences; they were about the hard, foundational work of building trust and listening. We held meetings in living rooms and community centers. We heard stories of struggle, of resilience, and of a deep desire for a voice.
PANA was founded as the bold, direct answer. We were established not just as another non-profit, but as a refugee-led community power-building organization.
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
PANA was founded as the bold, direct answer. We were established not just as another non-profit, but as a refugee-led community power-building organization.