This summer, iACT proudly hosted its annual iLearn Program from June 22 through July 30, 2026, at its offices at First Austin. The program provided a welcoming, supportive space where refugee youth ages 6-18 strengthened academic skills, built confidence, and formed meaningful connections. Daily activities supported English language development, reading […]

Our incredible Health & Wellness Team—AJ Tareen, Azita Jawady, Heather Nicoll, and Anell Mejia—organized an equally incredible Community Wellness Resource Fair attended by 14 organizations and 125 clients. Community members came together to connect with resources and receive help with school supplies and hygiene kits. A big thank you to […]

My name is Sadaf Mudares, and I am deeply honored to stand before you today. My journey to this moment has been filled with challenges and triumphs. Four years ago, my family and I moved to the United States from Afghanistan, a country where women are often deprived of their basic […]

My name is Adila, and I’m a refugee from Afghanistan. Since joining the Health and Wellness Program, my mood has improved significantly. Previously, I often felt sad and homesick. However, after becoming part of iACT’s program, I started connecting with the other community members and benefiting from their informative and […]

Members of the refugee program recently visited the Refugee Collective Farm to learn more about their community farmer program. This incredible program offers 750-square-foot plots to refugees to farm themselves and supports them with knowledge, tools, and seeds. Refugee Collective even helps them sell the extra food through their community […]

Sediqa Gullestany is one of the clients of the iACT Health and Wellness Program. She joined the program while adjusting to life in a new city as an Afghan immigrant. Like many newcomers, she felt uncertain about how the healthcare system works and where to find clear and trustworthy guidance. The […]

This holiday season, iACT celebrates the generosity of local students who supported a refugee family through the Season for Caring campaign. Grisham Middle School students collected gifts and necessities for the Babrakzai family, who arrived in Austin from Afghanistan in 2023, setting a new school record for donations. Their compassion and community […]