UVNR Services

What We Offer

The UVNR programming, activities, and services, led by community leaders, are:

Refugee and Immigrant Well-being Project (RIWP)

Partnership with University of New Mexico: Pairing UNM students and newcomer families to work together for 6 months to mobilize community resources and engage in mutual learning.

Pathways

Working to improve refugee health by increasing access to resources and addressing social determinants of health by helping refugees access health care, employment, driver’s licenses, etc.

Mentoring Program

Providing individual advocacy and mentorship to newcomers who are not enrolled in RIWP and are not eligible for Pathways (e.g., legal issues, educational support, housing).

Youth Empowerment

Improving the cultural appropriateness of and access to early childhood and K-12 education for newcomers families.

Interpretation and Translation Services

Ensuring linguistically accessible services for newcomers and breaking down language barriers through strategic systemic changes

Improving Community Responsiveness and Driving Systemic Change for Newcomers

Participating in strategic collaborations (e.g., with Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), Catholic Charities, and other community-based organizations) to ensure that newcomers can access essential resources and services that promote their well-being and successful integration.

Our Services