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Creativity Through Cooking: Making Kibbeh Together

By Ines Villalobos Finigan Sponsored by SNMIC Al-Rajaa Community Center for Empowerment. On Saturday evening, the warm buzz of conversation filled the room as women gathered around instructor Nahla Shamma to learn the art of making the classic Syrian dish, kibbeh. “In Syria-especially Aleppo-we are known for our kibbeh. It is something passed down throughContinue reading “Creativity Through Cooking: Making Kibbeh Together “

NMSU professor receives Kellogg grant to help improve lives of Afghan refugees

NMSU professor Rajaa Shindi received a $150,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant to enhance educational and job training for Afghan refugees in southern New Mexico. The project offers free English and computer literacy classes, child care, and CDL training to support refugees’ integration and economic stability. Read more

NMSU’s Rajaa Shindi helps Afghan refugees in Las Cruces

NMSU professor Rajaa Shindi received a $150,00 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to expand her efforts to support Afghan refugees in southern New Mexico. Partnering with Angela Owens, the project offers free child care, English, and computer literacy classes to help refugees build new lives through education and job training. Read more

NMSU student, and professor launch effort to support Afghan refugees in NM

NMSU student Hiba Muhyi and her mother, Professor Rajaa Shindi, launched the NMSU Afghan Refugee Response project, which began as a call for translators but grew into a broader effort to assist Afghan refugees in southern New Mexico. With over 100 volunteers, the project provides cultural mentorship, essential donations, and educational workshops to empower refugees,Continue reading “NMSU student, and professor launch effort to support Afghan refugees in NM”

Mother-daughter duo help Afghan refugees resettle in Las Cruces

Mother-daughter team Rajaa Shindi and Hiba Muhyi are working with the Southern New Mexico Islamic Center to help Afghan refugees resettle in Las Cruces, providing resources and community support. Read more

NMSU student, and professor launch volunteer project to assist Afghan refugees in NM

NMSU student Hiba Muhyi and her mother, Professor Rajaa Shindi, launched the NMSU Afghan Refugee Response, mobilizing over 80 volunteers to assist Afghan refugees in New Mexico with cultural mentorship, language support, and essential donations. Read more