After 25+ years of leading Survivors of Torture, International, I have shared with our board and staff of my plans to retire. I will guide the organization until September 30, …
My Personal and Professional Growth as a SURVIVORS Intern
By Victoria Scalo I became acquainted with Survivors of Torture International through San Diego State University’s Board Fellows Program, which is partnered with the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace …
Clients Benefit from Falanga Research Conducted by Medical Evaluators at SURVIVORS
Pro bono medical evaluators, Dr. George Longstreth and Dr. Lydia Grypma, and the team at SURVIVORS have contributed to increasing medical knowledge about the physical effects of torture that will …
SURVIVORS Torture Awareness Month 2020 Campaign
Virtual Advocacy for Survivors of Torture June 26th of 1987 marks the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the day in which the Convention Against Torture and …
Mental Health Awareness Month: Mental Health of Torture Survivors During COVID-19
Mental health awareness month of 2020 has come at such a critical time, with the urgent demand for more attention to the astounding increase of mental health needs stemming from …
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCDs) Made Easy!
SURVIVORS has served over 3000 torture survivors in 22 years because of the generosity and charitable spirit of our donors, volunteers, and supporters. Recently, economists have been speculating that the …
COVID-19 & How You Can Help – A Message from Executive Director Kathi Anderson
Dear SURVIVORS’ Community, I am writing to inform you that SURVIVORS has quickly mobilized to protect the safety of our clients, staff, and volunteers while ensuring we can continue to …
A Brief Guide to Asylum
SURVIVORS is located near the busiest border crossing in the Western Hemisphere, therefore, asylum seekers and refugees are a significant part of our community. Many asylum seekers that flee their …
Art Therapy and Healing
Art Therapy and Healing by Karen Toloza, MSW Intern Every day at SURVIVORS is a new opportunity to learn about and from our clients. During our monthly healing club, we …
Nevertheless She Persisted…
In honor of International Women’s Month, we would like to take you on a journey with one of our clients before she reached our safe border. Our client’s name has …