The Center educates both immigrants and allies on local, national and global social justice issues affecting immigrants and refugees. In addition to holding public forums, the Center offers a six-week long popular education course (four times per year)—Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Education (RISE) Workshops. Through RISE, participants work together across cultural lines to develop a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of immigration, influences on immigration policy, and effective community organizing. The Center also participates as a community partner in the PSU Capstone Program, a community based learning seminar focusing on the immigrant/refugee experience.

Collaboration with Other Groups

When possible, the Center for Intercultural Organizing collaborates with other organizations to strengthen and support existing efforts to bring visibility to immigrant and refugee issues. The Center also participates in:

•  Bridgetown Voices
•  Immigrant & Refugee Coalition of Portland