Sharing Skills, Building Ties
Building Community through immigrant-led Cultural ExperienceS
KAMA DC provides a platform for immigrants to share their skills and stories.
Who we are
We are a team of volunteers from the Washington, D.C. community united by a passion to share skills and build community ties.
We first started discussing the idea of forming KAMA DC in June 2016 and held our very first class in December 2016.
KAMA DC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
We first started discussing the idea of forming KAMA DC in June 2016 and held our very first class in December 2016.
KAMA DC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Upcoming events
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Storytelling Night – Mixed Signals: Dating Across Cultures
Thursday, December 9th @ 7:00PM | Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring Join us for our first in-person event in two years to hear to hear first-generation Americans share their stories of growing pains, whimsy, chaos, and joy. Dating can be both exciting and terrifying, and nothing exaggerates both of those aspects like a touch of multiculturalism. Navigating two (or more!) languages, customs, and sets of expectations makes for a memorable story, and we're here for them all. New Year, New Me – Transformation Make-Up Class
Sunday, December 12th @ 5:30PM | Zoom The annual motivation to establish resolutions will soon be rekindled with the approach of the 2022 New Year. This creative and interactive class will help develop the best version of 2022 "new you" - with a twist. Join Pakistani television host, actor, screenwriter, and impressionist, Ali Saleem - accompanied by his alter ego, Begum Nawazish Ali - as he guides a holistic self-transformation through make-up. Ali will coach you on identifying, creating, and connecting with your alter ego will also improving your confidence. |
How to Support Afghans Arriving in the DMV Area
From buying gift cards to driving new arrivals to appointments to donating spare airline miles, KAMA DC volunteers have compiled a list of ways that you can support Afghans arriving in the DMV area.
Resources for afghans living in the DMV Area
We have created a separate guide for Afghans living in the Washington DC Metro Area who are trying to get their families and friends in Afghanistan to safety. This guide includes information for those currently in Afghanistan, and a variety of resources for Afghans who live in the DMV area, including legal resources and mental health information.
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