named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Refugee Healthcare Provider Directory
Annually updated directory mapping U.S. healthcare providers who serve refugees and immigrants, intended to help service providers locate clinicians
Research, Evaluation, & Ethics Committee
Committee fostering refugee health research among members and serving as a source of research expertise and support for the broader refugee health community
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Advances refugee health research and evaluationSupports and fosters refugee health research through a multidisciplinary committee, including professionals with lived refugee experience. The organization conducts research (e.g., on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance), develops logic models for research ethics committees, publishes guidance, and provides research collaboration support and free consultations via the Refugee Review Board to ensure refugee-informed programming.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Engages in advocacy on refugee and immigrant health issuesHosts regular meetings focused on timely advocacy topics related to refugee and immigrant health, providing a platform for professionals to coordinate action and influence policy.
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Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
- Facilitates provider directories and professional networksMaintains and updates the Refugee Healthcare Provider Directory and Residency Programs Directory to support collaboration, service coordination, and training opportunities in refugee and immigrant health. Conducts annual mapping of U.S. healthcare providers serving refugees and immigrants, identifying 167 providers as of the latest update.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Hosts annual International Refugee & Migration Health ConferenceOrganizes the annual International Refugee and Migration Health Conference, a 3-day event attended by over 1,000 healthcare and resettlement professionals from across North America and internationally. The conference includes educational sessions offering up to 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, abstract presentations, and networking opportunities for professionals serving over 1.4 million refugees and displaced populations.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Offers training and technical assistance to refugee health professionalsProvides evidence-based clinical guidance, toolkits, webinars, and an “Ask an Expert” series to support healthcare providers in delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. The organization also responds to member inquiries by connecting them with relevant resources and subject matter experts.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Provides clinical guidance on sexual and reproductive healthDevelops and disseminates evidence-based guidance for clinicians on sexual and reproductive health screening for newly arrived refugees, including best practices for STI diagnosis, contraception, consent, and gynecological care. Also curates and shares culturally specific resources on these topics for Afghan communities.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Provides culturally adapted health education resourcesDevelops and distributes culturally and linguistically tailored health materials in multiple languages—including Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Spanish, and Ukrainian—to support refugee engagement in preventative and primary healthcare. Specific initiatives include women’s wellness materials in Dari and Pashto and educational resources for Afghan men on supporting women’s healthcare decision-making.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Provides scholarships and inclusive access to conferencesOffers scholarships and free conference registrations to individuals with lived experience of forced displacement, resettled refugees in the medical field, and women identifying as refugees, immigrants, or migrants. These initiatives aim to promote equitable participation and professional development in refugee health.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports professional development through mentorship and student programsRuns a Student Ambassador program and an annual mentorship initiative that pairs members in one-year mentor-mentee relationships with monthly contact. These programs aim to inspire and educate future refugee and immigrant health professionals and expand leadership opportunities within the field.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$913K
Contributions & grants$564K62%
Program service revenue$321K35%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$652K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$278K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$647K
Cash$549K
Investments$0
Liabilities$548
Net assets$646K
Liquid reserves10.1 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -27.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH CLARKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $115K |
board members · 7
- FATIMA KARAKI — BOARD CHAIR
- GABRIEL FABREAU — BOARD MEMBER
- HASSAN VATANPARAST — BOARD SECRETARY
- JANINE YOUNG — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHERINE MCKENZIE — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- MICHAEL AUCOIN — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH KIMBALL — BOARD TREASURER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Gilead Partner — Past sponsor and exhibitor at the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference.
- International Refugee & Migration Health Conference Network — Hosts and organizes the annual conference as a central platform for professional engagement in refugee health.
- International Refugee & Migration Health Conference Network — Organizes and hosts the International Refugee & Migration Health Conference, formerly known as the North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC).
- International Refugee & Migration Health Conference Partner — Collaborates with volunteers and planning committee members to organize and run the annual conference.
- International Refugee & Migration Health Conference Partner — Organizes and hosts the annual International Refugee & Migration Health Conference.
- International Society of Travel Medicine Partner — Past sponsor and exhibitor at the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference.
- Merck Partner — Past sponsor and exhibitor at the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference.
- Michelson Foundation Funder — Funded over 60 free year-long Society memberships for women identifying as refugees, immigrants, or migrants.
- Migration Health Initiative Partner — Collaborates with the Migration Health Initiative to develop resources for refugee and immigrant health professionals.
- NJ Office of New Americans Partner — Partner organization through which Zufall Health provides Domestic Health Evaluations for refugees
- NJCIC Partner — Local legal services agency linked to patients through Zufall Health's Medical-Legal Partnership for Unaccompanied Children
- National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants & Migrants Partner — Cross-links and shares reproductive health and wellness resources developed by NRCRIM for Afghan communities.
- North American Refugee Health Conference Network — Previously operated the North American Refugee Health Conference, now evolved into the International Refugee & Migration Health Conference under the Society's leadership.
- North American Refugee Health Conference Partner — Committee members have presented workshops and research at this conference.
- Refugee Health YYC Partner — Collaborative partner for refugee health provider mapping in Canada
- Sarah K. Clarke Partner — Contributing author on multiple blog posts and resource updates related to refugee healthcare.
- Southwest Airlines Partner — Provides discounted airfares for conference attendees through a dedicated booking link and company code.
- Switchboard Partner — Partners with Switchboard to provide health training and technical assistance and to award free Society memberships to refugee service providers.
- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Collaborates on or references sexual and reproductive health screening guidance for newly arrived refugees.
- University of Toronto Partner — Co-hosted the first Canadian Refugee Health Conference, leading to the creation of the North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC).
- Women’s Refugee Commission Partner — Recommends and links to the Women’s Refugee Commission as a key resource for sexual and reproductive health and rights for refugee women.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Informed Research and Ethicsmethodology: community_informed_researchBy integrating professionals with lived refugee experience into research and ethics leadership, the organization ensures culturally relevant and ethically sound scholarship because community-informed perspectives improve the validity, trustworthiness, and impact of refugee health research.
- Evidence-Based Programming and Capacity Buildingmethodology: evidence_based_programmingBy generating and disseminating an evidence base in refugee health, the organization enables data-driven program design and evaluation, which improves health outcomes because programs grounded in rigorous, context-specific data are more effective and scalable.
- Knowledge-Sharing Network for Best Practicesmethodology: knowledge_sharing_networkBy creating a coordinated professional network that facilitates education, communication, and resource-sharing, the organization improves health outcomes for refugees and immigrants because access to shared best practices enhances provider capacity and service quality.