EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW
To create a society where all immigrants, especially women, can flourish. We provide vital support, resources, and advocacy, ensuring integration, cultural exchange, and holistic well-being.
Our Mission
To create a society where all immigrants, especially women, can flourish. We provide vital support, resources, and advocacy, ensuring integration, cultural exchange, and holistic well-being. Together, we aim to break barriers and illuminate the path to a brighter future.
Our Vision
We envision a society where immigrants and immigrant women are valued and fully integrated, enriching the cultural fabric of our community. Through empathy, education, and advocacy, we aspire to build bridges between cultures, promote social cohesion, and create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures
Communities Upwards, under the dedicated leadership of Executive Director & Founder Gamila Abdelhalim, is a dynamic organization committed to transformative community development. Her wide expertise in law, community organising, and immigration services contributed to the organization's purpose to empower marginalized communities.
Founded in 1996, Communities Upwards, formerly Majdoleen Learning and Care Centers (MLACC), has been a catalyst for positive change in Fremont, CA, and beyond. The organization's focus extends to human rights, refugee protection, and women's health.
Our Values
Empowerment
Equipping immigrants, especially women, to succeed and lead.
Collaboration
Building bridges through key partnerships.
Education
Using learning as a tool to connect cultures.
Advocacy
Championing the rights of our immigrant community.
Respect
Celebrating the unique stories and perspectives of all.
Health
Achieving equity in health via focusing on holistic health.
Inclusivity
Fostering a space where everyone belongs.
From donation to concrete help
From donation to concrete help
Create a society where all immigrants, especially women, can flourish. We provide vital support, resources, and advocacy, ensuring integration, cultural exchange, and holistic well-being.
Our Partners
Our Team Members
Gamila Abdelhalim
Founder and Executive Director
Yordanos Kiros
Program Manager and Analyst
Tasneem Albaadani
Engagement Coordinator
Sara Halim
Administrative Assistant
