Awards and Recognition
We are honored to have received recognition and awards from the below organizations.
- 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
- 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