Karen Organization of San Diego
Karen Organization of San Diego is committed to the educational and social enhancement of various ethnic minority groups from Burma who reside in San Diego.
About Us
Established in 2009, KOSD supports Karen and other refugees from Burma in San Diego. We help refugees navigate social service systems, access leadership and employment opportunities, and stay connected to their community and culture.
Programs
KOSD’s programs are informed by community input and needs assessments, and are conducted through a Community-Self Help model:
We support the community and empower them to help themselves. Our programs are possible with funding from various Funders
Find Support
KOSD provides case management services for individuals and familieswho are refugees from Burma. Learn how you can access welfare, educational, and health resources.
News & Events
Stay up to date with the latest announcement and events from KOSD!
Voter Registration Deadlines
Online: Oct 21 by 11:59 p.m. PDT
By Mail (Postmarked by Date): Oct 21
In-person during early voting: Oct 7 - Nov 4
In-Person at voting location on Election Day: Nov 5
Voting Deadlines
California sends ballots to actively registered voters: Oct 7 - Oct 26
Return Ballot by Mail (Postmarked by Date): Nov 5
Return Ballot in Person: Nov 5 by 8:00 p.m. PST
This November election, we will have the power to vote for a government that prioritizes our communities, so it's important we are all as informed as possible about what we are voting for.
So grab a pen and bring your ballot and join our coalition of progressive AAPI organizations next Thursday, Oct 17th, at 5:30-7:30pm for a VIRTUAL VOTERS FORUM. We'll discuss and learn about the racial and economic justice initiatives that are on the California ballot this year. Tune in to learn more about what's on the ballot, local and city and county initiatives, and how YOU can get involved in making sure our AAPI communities votes are heard. #aapivoters, #GOTV, #AAPIPower, #yourvotecounts
Now that summer break is over and school is back in session, so is our First Generation Youth Program! This program is dedicated to supporting the Karen community by engaging the youth in community service, workshops, and cultural events in order to foster leadership skills, academic empowerment, and unity within the community.
We held our first meeting on 8/23 and kicked off with self-introductions and fun games. At our next meeting, the week after, we discussed the upcoming Leadership Seminar—an opportunity for the youth to discuss important topics they need to learn and use for their future in jobs, school, and life. Our meeting on 9/6 was a workshop to guide the youth on signing up for the Youth Opportunity Pass, which provides a totally free bus pass for those under 18. We also shared announcements for important upcoming events such as Community Vision Workshop #3, California Karen Youth Connection Fall Conference, and more. At our most recent meeting, on 9/16, KOSD’s Economic Development Team gave a presentation about how they assist clients in opening small businesses and offered a sign-up sheet for youth interested in business so that our team could follow up with them later.
We invite you to join our upcoming meetings to explore new and exciting opportunities. To sign up, please visit: forms.gle/yFhiQJTos74p3ZWR9 and a youth coordinator will contact you afterwards. Many of our participants are middle and high school students, and high school students, in particular, can take advantage of these opportunities to accumulate valuable community service hours.
