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The November 2025 USCRI newsletter highlights the recent visit to Kakuma refugee camp, in which over 900,000 sanitary pads were delivered, shares a statement on the historically low refugee admission goal, details changes to SNAP benefits for refugees and other groups, and shares about the termination of TPS for South Sudan.
It also highlights USCRI North Carolina’s recent Afghan community event, our most recent policy brief on CDL revocation for immigrants, and closes with informational posts on Kakuma refugee camp.
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Last week, USCRI visited Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya and witnessed man-made starvation — a crisis fueled by drastic cuts to humanitarian aid. With over 300,000 refugees, most of them children, Kakuma is stretched far beyond capacity.
“I have visited many refugee camps, but this was the worst I have seen,” said Eskinder Negash, USCRI President and CEO. “It was devastating and cannot continue. This experience only strengthens my resolve to continue advancing refugee protection in Kakuma and beyond.”
In response, USCRI announced the launch of a new pilot program for unaccompanied refugee girls and delivered nearly 900,000 sanitary pads as part of our Keep Girls Dreaming initiative. Since 2024, we’ve provided over 1.4 million pads to girls and women in Kakuma and Dadaab.
Even as major aid agencies face paralyzing funding cuts, USCRI is expanding its work on the ground, including offering menstrual hygiene access and education, food assistance, and protection services through our new office in Kakuma with full-time staff on the ground.
Click the button below to learn more about our visit and the Keep Girls Dreaming initiative.
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** Press Release: Amid Record Global Displacement, U.S. Lowers Refugee Admissions to Historic Lows
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On October 31, 2025, the White House set the FY 2026 refugee admissions goal at just 7,500 refugee admissions. This number represents the lowest refugee admissions goal in the history of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) at a time of significant global resettlement need.
“USCRI is deeply disappointed that the United States’ commitment to refugees is not in step with the alarming level of forced displacement around the world,” said Eskinder Negash, President and CEO of USCRI. “ … At a time of growing instability and declining humanitarian assistance around the world, we cannot lose our conviction to protect humanity.”
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** SNAP: A Survival Lifeline for Refugees and Immigrants Ended on November 1
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Starting November 1, 2025, all states must implement eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the federal food assistance program. These changes resulting from H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” went into effect at the same time as the federal shutdown and its impact on SNAP assistance for over 40 million Americans.
These changes mean that refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, and other noncitizens will be ineligible for federal food assistance.
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** USCRI Deeply Alarmed by DHS Decision to Terminate TPS for South Sudan
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USCRI is deeply alarmed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, effective January 5, 2026. This decision undermines both the humanitarian purpose of the TPS program and the United States’ longstanding commitment to protecting individuals from returning to life-threatening conditions.
Click the button below to read USCRI’s full statement.
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** Fly With Me Cultural Festival: USCRI North Carolina
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On October 18th, over 1,000 people came together for USCRI North Carolina’s second annual Fly With Me Cultural Festival — a vibrant celebration of Afghan culture and community spirit. From delicious food and lively music to a stunning fashion show, henna art, and of course, kite flying, the day was filled with joy, connection, and cultural pride.
Click the button below to read more and view photos from the event.
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** In case you missed it…
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Latest Policy Brief - The Loss of America’s Truckers: The Revocation of CDLs from Refugees and Asylees
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Life in Kakuma Refugee Camp Informational Carousel
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Delivery of Menstrual Hygiene Items to Kakuma Refugee Camp Video
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