Iskashitaa's supporters and recipients say Iskashitaa means, empowerment, cross cultural exchange, sustainability, connections, collaboration, education, community engagement, service, opportunities, arts, traditions, environmentally conscience, new experiences, identity, local food, diversity, and much more.

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Our Mission

Nearly 33 million people are uprooted from their homes by persecution and armed conflict. These refugees’ loss is incalculable: they may lose their home, livelihood, safety, belonging, or family. Currently, less than one percent of these refugees are resettled to a permanent home. Upon arrival, the success of these lucky families depend on the welcome they receive from their new community. 

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Many refugee students were afraid or reluctant to get in the pool on their first day. Half had never been in a pool before, and no student knew how to swim, or what pool safety was. Today, every student can tell you about how to help someone who is drowning, and they are quite literally diving in!

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