News, stories, events and media from Hoda and migrant and refugee communities.
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Mahdi Sadeghiha, CEO of Hoda, was recognized as a Waitlisted Candidate in the selection process for the Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 by the Melton Foundation. The recognition highlights Hoda’s work as a digital platform supporting Afghan refugees in Iran through better access to jobs, legal counselling, education, and social resources.
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Mahdi Sadeghiha represented Hoda in an international peer-learning program held on November 14–15, 2023, bringing together cities, urban networks, and international organizations to exchange experiences on combating discrimination, inclusive policies, and the participation of migrants and refugees.
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Hoda, together with Mehdi Sadeghiha, CEO of Hoda, collaborated with the Asian Mayors Forum in organizing a screening of Majid Majidi’s Baran. The event brought together representatives from IOM, UNHCR, and members of the Afghan migrant community for a conversation on migrants’ experiences, rights, challenges, and capacities in Iran.
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