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.

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Upcoming events
2024 Immigration Film Fest
October 17-20 (in-person) | October 17-27 (virtual) | Various Locations

The Immigration Film Fest is hosted by KAMA DC, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to providing a platform for immigrants and refugees in the DMV to share their skills and stories. Now in the festival's 11th year, we are bringing you a hybrid film festival with virtual screenings for 29 films via Eventive and four in-person screenings in Washington, DC. The screenings will be hosted at a variety of venues in downtown DC and each screening feature Q&A with film directors or other expert speakers.
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Storytelling Night: Finding Light in the Darkest Times
November 3rd, Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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We all have moments when we feel like all is lost or there is no hope, but then something comes along, maybe a person, a small act of kindness, a new idea, something that shows us there is light even in the darkest of times. Please consider attending for a powerful night of storytelling featuring immigrants, refugees, and children of immigrants living in the DMV speaking on the theme of finding light in the darkest of times.
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Support & Resources

How to Support migrants Arriving in the DMV by bus

From 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.

How to Support Afghans Arriving in the DMV

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

This 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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