UNHCR Showcases REACH Programs
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) showcases the importance and impact of REACH programs for refugee youth empowerment and belonging.
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REACH
Oct 211 min read
In Chicago, Refugee Youth Find Their Place Through Adventure and Nature
The UNHCR highlights REACH programs, calling them instrumental in helping refugees build meaningful connections, navigate challenges, etc.
REACH
Sep 101 min read
NBC5 Chicago Announces Winners of the 2024 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
NBC 5 Chicago announces eight 2024 Local Impact Grant winners, including REACH.
REACH
Sep 101 min read
NBC5 Y Telemundo Presentan Beca De Impacto Local a REACH Y Otras Organizaciones en Chicago
Telemundo interviews winners of NBC 5 Universal's 2024 Local Impact Grant, including REACH's Community Liaison Yoan Viamonte.
REACH
Jul 301 min read
2022 Inspiring Leaders in the Children and Nature Movement
Children & Nature Network features REACH Founding Executive Director as an Inspiring Leader in the Children and Nature Movement
REACH
Feb 81 min read
AEE Member Spotlight Features REACH Founding Executive Director
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) introduces REACH Founding Executive Director in its Member Spotlight
reachinchicago
Jul 6, 20221 min read
Go Wild! Meet the Volunteer. "I Had Nowhere to Go & Breathe Fresh Air"
BBC Wildlife interviews REACH graduate and current volunteer, Abdul Al Ibrahim, in this July 2022 issue of the magazine.
REACH
Apr 18, 20221 min read
Refugee Youth Share Struggles of Coming to the U.S. and How REACH Changed Their Lives
CBS Mornings with Gayle King shares the stories of 5 REACH youth and how the nonprofit changed their lives.
REACH
Mar 31, 20221 min read
A Young Refugee’s Journey Getting Comfortable Outdoors
Free Forest School shares a REACH Peer Mentor's story about finding a sense of control, calm, and positivity in nature.
REACH
Feb 4, 20221 min read
These Groups Are Helping Refugees Rediscover Nature
Outside Magazine highlights REACH programs as positive tool for refugee integration.
REACH
Nov 16, 20211 min read
REACH for a Bright Light in a Dark World
A Letter to the Editor of Wednesday Journal reemphasizes how programs like REACH help develop leadership to solve local problems.
REACH
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Using the Great Outdoors to Connect Refugee Teens
The Wednesday Journal showcases REACH youths' stories about making connections to others and to nature through outdoor learning adventures.
REACH
Mar 24, 20213 min read
PRESS RELEASE: Celebrating Five Years
CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS Ecotherapy and Outdoor Education Initiative Makes an Impact on Refugee Youth Chicago, IL: Refugee Education &...
REACH
Jan 11, 20211 min read
The Hello Neighbor Network Triples Support of Refugees and Immigrants by Welcoming 16 New Nonprofit
The Hello Neighbor Network announces 16 new 2021 Network Fellows, including REACH's Executive Director.
REACH
Aug 1, 20181 min read
Eco-therapy Initiative Helps Young Refugees in Chicago
Medill Reports highlights how REACH's ecotherapy initiative impacts refugee youth in Chicago.
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