Karen Organization of San Diego
Karen Organization of San Diego advances educational, civic, & economic opportunities for ethnic groups from Burma (Myanmar) while honoring cultural heritage.
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!
Join us at the City Heights Youth Career & Resource Fair!
Whether you’re looking for your first job, exploring career pathways, planning for college, finding community resources, or simply wanting to learn what’s available to you, this event is designed with YOU in mind.
✨ Meet local employers
✨ Explore career and training opportunities
✨ Connect with colleges and educational programs
✨ Learn about scholarships, healthcare, financial education, public safety, and more
✨ Discover resources for youth, young adults, and families
📍 Mid-City Gym
4302 Landis St., San Diego, CA 92105
TODAY! September 12, 2026
⏰10 AM – 2 PM
KOSD is honored to be one of 23 recipients of San Diego Foundation's 2026 Growing Green Spaces program. We have received grant funding in order to expand our community gardens and shaded outdoor green spaces surrounding our Global Marketplace using climate-smart practices. Check out the linked article to learn more about how the Growing Green Spaces program hopes to bring change to San Diego, and visit us at the Global Marketplace (5591 University Avenue, San Diego CA 92105) to see this change in action!
www.sdfoundation.org/news-events/sdf-news/more-than-800000-in-grants-will-bring-more-trees-garden...
On August 18, 2026, KOSD hosted a cooking class for our Senior Club. Eleven seniors joined, and the EDP team and Christina from Berry Good Food helped with the supplies, preparation, and running the class. They even brought lunch for our seniors! We started by doing some light exercise and playing icebreaker games, and then we transitioned to cooking class. We worked together to make the rice ball dessert, with some seniors preparing the coconut and others making the dough. While the food was cooking, we had lunch together. After lunch, the rice balls were ready for all of us to enjoy. Overall, it was a successful class full of laughter, teamwork, and great food.
