Dear BUILD EXITO Community,
We recognize this is a trying time for many. An endless pandemic, economic and health related challenges, and now increasing violence in the middle east impacting millions of people. We recognize that many of us are overwhelmed with anger and sadness as we watch others suffer and the latest events seem part of a never ending stream of human suffering. Also, there are people in the EXITO community who are directly impacted by the current events in Afghanistan or who have family and friends who are impacted.
We wanted to reach out to extend our care and concern during this turbulent time and to provide a few resources.
Oregon’s Response to the Afghanistan Conflict and Refugee Crisis
On Thursday August 26, Oregon Senator Kayse Jama along with several other elected officials, community leaders, and service providers hosted a virtual briefing on the events that have taken place in Afghanistan. You can watch the recording here.
Websites that were recommended as resources from this briefing include:
If you are struggling with the events and need mental health support
For non-PSU students: reach out to your institution's student health center
How You Can Help:
AfghanistanMatters.Carrd.Co (list of immigration resources, organizations to donate to, ways to volunteer, contact elected officials, ways to educate yourself on the crisis, and more)
Best,
The BUILD EXITO Team
If there are additional resources you'd like to share with the EXITO Community, please reach out to us and we can send out a follow up email.
