Our Impact
Recent Projects and Work
The projects listed below represent the work we’ve completed so far.
Digital Equity & Literacy
In 2023, iSAFE conducted eight public listening sessions focused on Digital Equity and Literacy, as well as the state’s Health IT Roadmap. These sessions were designed to gather input and feedback from refugee and immigrant communities, ensuring their voices are heard in the development of these important programs. A total of 140 immigrants, refugees, and older individuals participated, contributing valuable insights that will help shape initiatives to better serve their needs.
Community Knowledge
In 2023, iSAFE conducted an event aimed at improving community knowledge of COVID-19 through a health campaign targeting refugees, utilizing the Honest Conversations toolkit. A total of 69 members from the refugee and immigrant community participated in the event.
Surveys
In 2023 and 2024, iSAFE conducted a total of 230 surveys to enhance community understanding of key community issues. Specifically, we administered 200 surveys focused on Digital Equity and Literacy, and 30 surveys aimed at increasing awareness of vaccine confidence trends among Somali community.
These surveys were designed to elicit community voices, providing valuable insights to inform public health practices and better serve these populations.
Responsive Physical Wellness
iSAFE conducted 12 sessions of a culturally informed and responsive physical wellness program specifically designed for Black and East African girls and young women. In the first year, 46 youth aged 13 to 20, all with immigrant and refugee backgrounds, participated in the program..
Stories of Hope
Read more about how iSAFE has affected lives of those who have gotten involved.
“I loved connecting with others and making new friends while participating in fun activities.”
“Everything was just absolutely perfection! I loved the timing of it, I loved how I could balance participation with school and work, and I loved the community built here the most.”
“I really enjoyed how welcoming and kind the group of girls and leaders were; it made me feel very comfortable and safe.”
“What did I enjoy the most? Well, the overall safeness of the class and the people, the culture, and how much it can brighten people’s days just by bringing the community together.”