Awards and Recognition
We are honored to have received recognition and awards from the below organizations.
- 2018 Commitment to Social Justice Award
Network for Social Work Management
Survivors of Torture, International
- 2017 County Social Services Advisory Board Community Recognition Award
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director of Survivors of Torture, International
- 2017 Distinguished Organization
San Diego County Bar Association
Survivors of Torture, International
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- 2017 “Inspiration Award”
The Center for Wealth & Legacy
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director of Survivors of Torture, International
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- 2016 Real Heroes
American Red Cross of San Diego/ Imperial Counties
Wendell Cutting Humanitarian Award
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director of Survivors of Torture, International
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- 2016 Paul Harris Fellow
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director of Survivors of Torture, International
For furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.
- 2016 Women of the Year for 78th District Award
Office of the Speaker of the Assembly – Toni G. Atkins
Alicia DeLeon-Torres, Grants Manager of Survivors of Torture, International
- 2015 California Heroes Award
Senator Joel Anderson
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director, Survivors of Torture, International - 2015 Induction as an Honorary Member
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director, Survivors of Torture, International - 2015 George J. Beto Award for Excellence of Service to Church and Community
Concordia University Texas
Mel Kieschnick, Board Member, Survivors of Torture, International - 2015 Tribute to Women & Industry Humanitarian Award
YWCA San Diego
Ann Durham, Board Member, Survivors of Torture, International - 2013 American Bar Association Immigration Justice Project
Survivors of Torture, International
For Promoting Access to Justice for Immigrants in San Diego - 2012 Inge Genefke Award
For Outstanding Work in the Global Fight Against Torture
Jim Jaranson, Board Member, Survivors of Torture, International - 2011 Local Hero Award: Cultural Diversity, Women’s History Month
KPBS and Union Bank
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director of Survivors of Torture, International - 2011 Distinguished Alumni Public Service Award, University of the Pacific
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director of Survivors of Torture, International - 2009 Global Awareness Award
San Diego Peace Corps Association
Supporting Peace Corps Goals in the San Diego Community - 2009 Community Champions Award
Molina Healthcare – Advocacy and Civic Leader
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director of Survivors of Torture, International - 2008 Making a Difference for Women
Soroptimist International of San Diego
Kathi Anderson, Executive Director of Survivors of Torture, International
Recent Proclamations
- 2017 Proclamation by Mayor Kevin Falcouner, City San Diego
“Survivors of Torture Day” in the City of San Diego, June 20, 2017
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2017 Proclamation by California Legislature Assembly Member Todd Gloria
In recognition of Survivors of Torture, International’s 20th anniversary
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2017 Proclamation by Congressman Scott Peters
In recognition of Survivors of Torture, International’s 20th anniversary
- 2017 Proclamation by Congresswoman Susan Davis
In recognition of Survivors of Torture, International’s 20th anniversary
- 2015 Proclamation by San Diego County Board of Supervisors
Survivors of Torture Day - 2015 Proclamation on behalf of Survivors of Torture, International
California Senator Marty Block
International Day in Support of Survivors & Victims of Torture - 2015 Proclamation by San Diego Councilmember Todd Gloria
In recognition of Survivors of Torture, International’s 18 years of dedicated service - 2013 Proclamation and Recognition of Survivors of Torture, International
Congresswoman Susan A. Davis, United States House of Representatives - 2007 Resolution for the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Assembly Member Lori Saldaña, 76th Assembly District, California Legislature Assembly
Presented to Survivors of Torture, International