Fresh START at UCLA

Reminder there is NO meeting this week! Good luck with exams!! We look forward to seeing you all week 1 of Winter Quarter!!

Bruins! Good luck with midterms this week! Just a reminder that we will NOT be having a meeting this week, but also we changed our room for next week, so keep an eye out for more info about that!

Happy Fourth Week, Bruins! We will be having our meeting, TUESDAY October 18, in Bunch 3211!! There are so many opportunities that we will be discussing! We look forward to seeing you there!

Bruins! This quarter has much to offer us!
We will be having our weekly general meeting THIS TUESDAY (OCT 11) AT LUVALLE PATIO! Bring a coffee and a snack and we'll be discussing all the events we are planning for this quarter and for the upcoming year! Interested in getting involved? Want to learn what more you can do for the refugee community? START A DIALOGUE! LIKE OUR PAGE! Be sure to come check out our general meetings and learn about the great many opportunities that are out there for us!

Welcome back, Bruins! Fresh START is excited for this new quarter and what is in store. Like our page to stay updated on upcoming events and meetings. Our first meeting will be in Bunche 3211 at 6pm on Tuesday of Week 1. Come stop by and say hello!

As it has been awhile since the last article was posted, here is one that was published just today about the tragedies that continue to follow the migration crisis. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/at-least-162-bodies-recovered-boat-carrying-hundreds-of-refugees-sinks-a7326226.html

162 bodies retrieved after boat carrying hundreds of refugees sinks The bodies of 162 people had been pulled from the waters off the Egyptian coast by Friday, two days after a boat carrying hundreds of refugees and migrants capsized in the Mediterranean while attempting to head to Europe.

Happy Tuesday! We will not be having meeting today BUT will be using the room to study! If you're interested in getting to know members, come stop by!

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/23/erdogan-calls-on-europe-to-take-in-more-syrian-refugees

Happy Monday! Come to our meeting tomorrow, Tuesday May 24, to learn more about refugees and what you can do to help! Our 2016-2017 staff application is up and ready! Want to do more to help our organization grow and spread awareness? Apply for a position TODAY!

Erdoğan calls on Europe to take in more Syrian refugees In an article for the Guardian, Turkish president says Europe not doing enough to redistribute the 3 million Syrians living in Turkey

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ivhyI8HK3fLvNqoqAPFvPPw2Xs5lO5K9Rz0P4oUaPiw/edit

Staff applications for Fresh S.T.A.R.T. are out and we're ready to hear from you! The application deadline is Friday of Week 10 at 11:59 pm!

Fresh S.T.A.R.T. at UCLA Staff Application

If you're in Los Angeles, please consider visiting the The Annenberg Space for Photography to witness the stories and faces of some of the 60 million people displaced by conflicts around the world.

REFUGEE will be in Los Angeles from April 23 to August 21. Don't miss out!!

https://annenbergphotospace.org/exhibits/refugee

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36299835

UN says turning migrants away 'won't work' - BBC News The UN high commissioner for refugees says the 60m people displaced globally is an issue involving everyone and turning migrants away "won't work".

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us and L.A. STOP THE TRAFFIK! The panelists went into some very important topics and the student performers were so amazing! The intersection between human trafficking and the refugee crisis is incredibly dangerous and such a blatant violation of human rights. However, this is not the end! There will be meetings for the next three weeks in HAINES A6 at 6pm! We hope to see you there!

Human Rights Night is just two days away! There will be a panel of professionals and student performers inspired by refugees and survivors of trafficking! Stop by Ackerman Global Viewpoint Lounge at 6:30pm on Tuesday (5/10)!