Welcome to kAMA DC
We are a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting cultural exchange and celebrating the skills and stories of immigrants in the DMV. We believe that immigrants bring unique perspectives and experiences that make our community stronger and more vibrant.
Our organization is run entirely by passionate volunteers who strive to build connections and facilitate learning. Through our skills-based workshops, cooking classes, storytelling nights, film screenings, and other events, we are committed to creating a platform for immigrants to share their skills and stories.
Our organization is run entirely by passionate volunteers who strive to build connections and facilitate learning. Through our skills-based workshops, cooking classes, storytelling nights, film screenings, and other events, we are committed to creating a platform for immigrants to share their skills and stories.
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Upcoming events
Storytelling Through Food with Immigrant Food
Thursday, June 13 | 6-8:30pm | 925 13th Street NW Washington DC 20005 Family culture is built on the stories we tell about food we eat and all of the words we use sitting around the kitchen table. To celebrate the food and language of Immigrants in America, we are co-hosting a tasting event with our partner KAMA to share stories - both ours and yours. Mexodus Friday, June 14 | 7pm | 925 13th Street NW Washington DC 20005 History meets hip-hop in this groundbreaking theatrical experience that explores the often-untold stories of enslaved people in the United States who sought freedom in Mexico, rather than looking north. Stay after the show to see storytellers from KAMA DC share their stories on immigration. Use code: MEXODUS20 for 20% off! Immigrant-Owned Mini Markt Saturday, June 22| 3-8pm | 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20036 Shop from 10 immigrant-owned small local businesses at a special Mini Markt curated by KAMA DC while sipping on local craft beverages and chatting with partners from local organizations supporting immigrants. The Heurich House Museum’s education team will pop-up in the garden with artifacts and records documenting historic immigrants from the Heurich story. |
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Support & Resources
How to Support migrants Arriving in the DMV by busFrom buying resources from wish lists to volunteering your time, KAMA DC volunteers have compiled a list of the many different ways that you can support migrants being sent to the DMV area by bus.
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How to Support Afghans Arriving in the DMVFrom 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.
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Resources for afghans living in the DMVThis guide includes information for Afghans in the DMV as well as those in Afghanistan who are trying to get their families and friends to safety, and a variety of resources, including legal and mental health information.
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