KOSD News & Notes AWS
KOSD News & Notes V o l u m e
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Inside this issue:
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Karen Prom
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Summer Classes
California Karen 2 Youth Forum and Martyr’s Day
KOSD ‘s Event Calendar
A u g u s t
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World Refugee Day Celebration
World Refugee Day Celebration
KOSD
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On June 20th KOSD joined refugee communities around the world in celebrating World Refugee Day. This year’s San Diego World Refugee Day Celebration showcased the diverse community of refugees who have made San Diego County their home. This fun festival was held by the San Diego Refugee Forum in El Cajon, which has not only resettled the most refugees in San Diego County but in the entire state. KOSD’s executive director, Nao Kabashima, served as
co-chair of the planning committee for the event and KOSD community members lent their support by performing the Bamboo Dance and other traditional dances from Burma, volunteering at the festival, and sharing their culture with members of the public.
Diego Refugee Forum members. It was a memorable event exhibiting some of the beautiful aspects of culture that refugees bring with them to their new home. KOSD would like to thank everyone who came out and made the event a success!
Attendees at the World Refugee Day Celebration had the opportunity to view traditional performances from Iraq, Burma, Senegal and other ethnic communities in San Diego. Presenters shared stories of the resilience of refugees who are now thriving in their new home. There were also resource-sharing booths from San
First Generation Has a Prom of Their Own KOSD’s First Generation youth group had a great idea. Having experienced a high school prom for the first time, group members decided to take this well-known American tradition and make it their own. At the request of the youth, KOSD helped to organize the first ever First Generation Prom. High schoolers from our commu-
king and queen. Everyone had a wonderful time at the event and it was incredible to see the creativity of youth adapting to American culture while retaining and celebrating the culture of Burma. nity dressed in traditional clothes and came looking fabulous. The night was great fun with delicious food, dancing, a photo booth, and the vote for
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KOSD Provides Summer Classes for Children and Adults KOSD’s Calendar KOSD Community Sports Tournament and Fundraiser,Saturday, September 5th, 8:00-5:00 PM, at Colina Del Sol Park
The KOSD office was busy with activity this month as we hosted our 3rd annual KOSD Summer School and a series of workshops for adults. Free lunches were served to children and youth from our community five days a week. Following lunch, students participated in language enrichment pro-
Come enjoy traditional foods from Burma and cheer for KOSD teams!
After School Tutoring Program, Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM: Volunteers from SDSU are available at KOSD to help students from our community with their homework and English Language Learning
ESL & Citizenship Classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays : Community members meet at KOSD to improve their English and prepare for the citizenship test
gramming including English, Karen, and Burmese classes. More than 40 elementary school students learned to love reading with a read aloud and activities around books. Middle and high school youth took part in a book club and writing class in English. Students also spent time learning to read, write, and speak Karen and Burmese. In July, adults and youth from our community at-
California Karen Youth Forum Conference and Martyr’s Day Celebration
First Generation Meetings, Fridays from 3:00-4:00 PM: KOSD youth meet to plan activities, workshops, and volunteer opportunities as they develop their leadership skills
Senior Club Meetings, Wednesdays from 9:3010:30 AM:
On August 14th and 15th, KOSD hosted the California Karen Youth Forum Conference. Karen youth from Bakersfield and Oakland gathered in San Diego to network with one another and to attend educational lectures. Youth spent time learning about Karen history, educational
Community elders meet for social activities and learning
Women’s Group Meetings, every 4th Friday from 3:30 - 5:00 PM: Women meet to share ideas and feel empowered
5354 University Ave. #1 San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 582-0783 www.karensandiego.org K O S D
tended a series of Case Management Trainings at KOSD. Participants learned to fill out basic forms in order to become more self-sufficient. Our hope is that workshops like these will help our clients to be better able to handle their own cases.
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and work opportunities in the United States, how to prevent substance abuse, and brainstorming ideas as to how best to serve as leaders. Community leaders prepared delicious meals for the group to enjoy.
tionally have held this celebration abroad to honor their heroes who have passed away while protecting the Karen people. The Karen community in San Diego was proud to be able to continue this tradition in the United States.
On Saturday morning, leaders from San Diego organized the first ever Martyr’s Day event in this community. Karen tradi-
The Karen Organization of San Diego was established in 2009 to meet the needs of Karen and other ethnic minority groups from Burma who reside in San Diego. Karen Organization of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our primary purpose is to provide social services and opportunities for culture preservation for the Karen and other ethnic minority groups from Burma who reside in San Diego to improve their quality of life.
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I s s u e
Inside this issue:
1
Karen Prom
1
2
Summer Classes
California Karen 2 Youth Forum and Martyr’s Day
KOSD ‘s Event Calendar
A u g u s t
2 0 1 5
World Refugee Day Celebration
World Refugee Day Celebration
KOSD
2
2
On June 20th KOSD joined refugee communities around the world in celebrating World Refugee Day. This year’s San Diego World Refugee Day Celebration showcased the diverse community of refugees who have made San Diego County their home. This fun festival was held by the San Diego Refugee Forum in El Cajon, which has not only resettled the most refugees in San Diego County but in the entire state. KOSD’s executive director, Nao Kabashima, served as
co-chair of the planning committee for the event and KOSD community members lent their support by performing the Bamboo Dance and other traditional dances from Burma, volunteering at the festival, and sharing their culture with members of the public.
Diego Refugee Forum members. It was a memorable event exhibiting some of the beautiful aspects of culture that refugees bring with them to their new home. KOSD would like to thank everyone who came out and made the event a success!
Attendees at the World Refugee Day Celebration had the opportunity to view traditional performances from Iraq, Burma, Senegal and other ethnic communities in San Diego. Presenters shared stories of the resilience of refugees who are now thriving in their new home. There were also resource-sharing booths from San
First Generation Has a Prom of Their Own KOSD’s First Generation youth group had a great idea. Having experienced a high school prom for the first time, group members decided to take this well-known American tradition and make it their own. At the request of the youth, KOSD helped to organize the first ever First Generation Prom. High schoolers from our commu-
king and queen. Everyone had a wonderful time at the event and it was incredible to see the creativity of youth adapting to American culture while retaining and celebrating the culture of Burma. nity dressed in traditional clothes and came looking fabulous. The night was great fun with delicious food, dancing, a photo booth, and the vote for
P a g e
2
KOSD Provides Summer Classes for Children and Adults KOSD’s Calendar KOSD Community Sports Tournament and Fundraiser,Saturday, September 5th, 8:00-5:00 PM, at Colina Del Sol Park
The KOSD office was busy with activity this month as we hosted our 3rd annual KOSD Summer School and a series of workshops for adults. Free lunches were served to children and youth from our community five days a week. Following lunch, students participated in language enrichment pro-
Come enjoy traditional foods from Burma and cheer for KOSD teams!
After School Tutoring Program, Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM: Volunteers from SDSU are available at KOSD to help students from our community with their homework and English Language Learning
ESL & Citizenship Classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays : Community members meet at KOSD to improve their English and prepare for the citizenship test
gramming including English, Karen, and Burmese classes. More than 40 elementary school students learned to love reading with a read aloud and activities around books. Middle and high school youth took part in a book club and writing class in English. Students also spent time learning to read, write, and speak Karen and Burmese. In July, adults and youth from our community at-
California Karen Youth Forum Conference and Martyr’s Day Celebration
First Generation Meetings, Fridays from 3:00-4:00 PM: KOSD youth meet to plan activities, workshops, and volunteer opportunities as they develop their leadership skills
Senior Club Meetings, Wednesdays from 9:3010:30 AM:
On August 14th and 15th, KOSD hosted the California Karen Youth Forum Conference. Karen youth from Bakersfield and Oakland gathered in San Diego to network with one another and to attend educational lectures. Youth spent time learning about Karen history, educational
Community elders meet for social activities and learning
Women’s Group Meetings, every 4th Friday from 3:30 - 5:00 PM: Women meet to share ideas and feel empowered
5354 University Ave. #1 San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 582-0783 www.karensandiego.org K O S D
tended a series of Case Management Trainings at KOSD. Participants learned to fill out basic forms in order to become more self-sufficient. Our hope is that workshops like these will help our clients to be better able to handle their own cases.
N e w s
&
N o t e s
and work opportunities in the United States, how to prevent substance abuse, and brainstorming ideas as to how best to serve as leaders. Community leaders prepared delicious meals for the group to enjoy.
tionally have held this celebration abroad to honor their heroes who have passed away while protecting the Karen people. The Karen community in San Diego was proud to be able to continue this tradition in the United States.
On Saturday morning, leaders from San Diego organized the first ever Martyr’s Day event in this community. Karen tradi-
The Karen Organization of San Diego was established in 2009 to meet the needs of Karen and other ethnic minority groups from Burma who reside in San Diego. Karen Organization of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our primary purpose is to provide social services and opportunities for culture preservation for the Karen and other ethnic minority groups from Burma who reside in San Diego to improve their quality of life.
