Refugee health

Advancing refugee health through service, advocacy, and research.

Beyond Borders is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit expanding access to healthcare and essential resources for refugee communities.

A Beyond Borders hygiene kit packed with travel-size toiletries, first-aid supplies, and health items.
1,000+
People connected to healthcare and essential services
1,000+
Health and hygiene kits distributed
$50,000+
Mobilized for refugee-serving programs

Our Work

Three ways we advance refugee health.

  • Service

    Meet immediate needs.

    We connect people with care, essential resources, and trusted support.

  • Advocacy

    Expand access.

    We address barriers to healthcare, information, and essential services.

  • Research

    Improve what works.

    We study barriers to care and use evidence to strengthen programs and partnerships.

Why It Matters

Access should be simple, clear, and equitable.

Refugee communities often face language barriers, unfamiliar systems, and fragmented services.

Beyond Borders helps make care easier to access and navigate.

Recognition

California State Senate Recognition

Beyond Borders was recognized by the California State Senate for its partnership in CHIRLA’s Rising Together Mental Wellness and Health Fair in Altadena, California.

Presented by State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, California’s 25th Senate District, on May 16, 2026.

California State Senate Certificate of Recognition awarded to Beyond Borders, May 16, 2026.

Our Network

A shared mission. Local leadership.

Beyond Borders chapters build programs around the needs of their communities while advancing a common national mission.

Beyond Borders students and partners gathered outdoors after a community event.
  • Sasha Gladkikh

    Founder and Executive Director

    Sasha Gladkikh

  • Kasra Eshtehardian

  • Zaid Vellani

    Zaid Vellani

  • Rishit Bhat

    Rishit Bhat

  • Fedal Hanoun

Get Involved

Choose how you want to contribute.

  • Join

    Serve with an existing chapter through programs, advocacy, research, or leadership.

  • Start

    Launch a Beyond Borders chapter in your school or community.

  • Partner

    Work with us on programs, outreach, research, or resource delivery.

  • Donate

    Support refugee health programs, essential resources, and chapter growth.