april, 2024

ANNUAL EVENTS

Garlic Festival

Our annual Garlic Festival is a beloved community gathering of chefs, farmers, artists, performers and more who all come together to celebrate and enjoy their favorite foods from around the world.

All Nations Parade

The American Civic Association annually hosts a remarkable parade that brings newcomers and longtime residents together to celebrate the many diverse heritages of the people of the Southern Tier, specifically the City of Binghamton, which represents more than 35 nationalities. Those marching in the parade dress in the clothing of their country and carry their national flags along with the American flag.

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe.

American Civic Association dedicated this day to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. It is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

World Refugee Day falls each year on June 20, and many activities are held on this day to support the refugees in our community.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Garlic Festival

All Nations Parade

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

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Mirajudeen Mustafaee

Refugee Support Services Program Caseworker

Mirajudeen Started working at the ACA in January 2024.

He has a Bachelor’s of Arts & Laws from the American University of Afghanistan and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Human Rights at Binghamton University.

Mirajudeen is originally from Afghanistan and speaks English, Dari/Persian, Pashto fluently and Urdu, Kurdish, Hindi at different levels.

Farha Naz

Reception & Placement Program Supervisor

Farha Naz has been working at the American Civic Association as R & P Supervisor since April 2023.

She is a research scholar and feminist. She has a Ph.D. in gender studies, Asian Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in human rights, Binghamton University, State university of New York, USA.

Gabriel Arauz

Outreach Coordinator and Logistics

Gabriel Arauz has been working at the American Civic Association since April 2023.

Gabriel has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and is IBM Data Science Certified through Google Coursera Certificate Program.

Gabriel has an experience as an immigration case worker at World Immigration Center since 2020. He has also served in many industries such as retail, corporate, legal and IT.

Gabriel is of Cuban-Chinese decent, he speaks English and Spanish.

He is passionate about physical and mental health awareness. He strives to bring families together utilizing his technical, administrative and analytical skills.

Levern Jackson

Maintenance Supervisor

Levern Jackson has been working at the American Civic Association since 2008 as a Maintenance Supervisor.

Yasser Ghoname

Immigration Attorney

Yasser Ghoname has been working at the American Civic Association since 2022 as an Immigration Attorney.