VECINA
VECINA recognizes that immigrants are facing one of the most difficult times in our nation’s history, so it’s more important than ever that immigrant justice advocates fight on behalf of immigrants’ rights. Immigrant justice advocates are battling fierce opposition, fatigue, and a constantly-changing legal and policy landscape. Many attorneys are looking for ways to help but don’t have the tools necessary to provide effective representation. VECINA has expert mentors and training attorneys ready to equip pro bono attorneys, legal practitioners, and other volunteers with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide zealous advocacy.
CREATING A FORCE MULTIPLIER
FOR GOOD.
The Academy supports and educates members of the Alfred Friendly Press Partners’ Journalist in Exile Program, teaching them about the U.S. legal system. These efforts empower journalists forced to flee their home countries due to persecution. By providing them with opportunities to continue their work in the U.S., this program upholds press freedom—an essential pillar of democracy and the Rule of Law.
“In February, VECINA needed help to reconnect a 13-year-old boy separated from his family. The Academy stepped up and stepped in, and today, a family separated for more than a decade is together again.”
