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September 13, 2026 · With Decolonize Sudan

When Development Failed: What Sudan's Mutual Aid Networks Teach Us About Building the Future

Sudan is the site of the worst humanitarian catastrophe on earth, and the international aid system built for this moment abandoned it. Our joint report with Decolonize Sudan documents how Sudanese-led mutual aid networks kept millions alive, and makes the case for them as a model for global development.

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September 13, 2026 · With Decolonize Sudan

When Development Failed: What Sudan's Mutual Aid Networks Teach Us About Building the Future

Sudan is the site of the worst humanitarian catastrophe on earth, and the international aid system built for this moment abandoned it. Our joint report with Decolonize Sudan documents how Sudanese-led mutual aid networks kept millions alive, and makes the case for them as a model for global development.

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June 24, 2026

Introducing Our New Membership Portal

A new home for NoirUnited members to sign in, connect with their pillar, and stay involved.

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June 22, 2026

Meet Our New Pillar Co-Leads

Introducing the co-leads guiding NoirUnited's four pillars: Research & Advocacy, Programs & Events, Communications & Storytelling, and Membership Engagement & Outreach.

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The Diamondback · November 10, 2025

UMD community members reflect on war, humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Coverage of a NoirUnited-organized roundtable at the University of Maryland where students discussed the war and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

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May 29, 2025 · Voices of the Diaspora

Voices of the Diaspora: Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr.

A distinguished career diplomat with over three decades in the U.S. Foreign Service, including ambassadorships to Zimbabwe, the Philippines, and Bangladesh.

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March 28, 2025 · Voices of the Diaspora

Voices of the Diaspora: Dr. Kirstie Kwarteng

A migration and diaspora specialist with over a decade of experience across international organizations, academia, and civil society.

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March 1, 2025 · Voices of the Diaspora

Voices of the Diaspora: Melvin Foote

A seasoned strategist and founder of the Constituency for Africa, Melvin Foote has advised U.S. administrations and helped shape policies like AGOA.

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Teen Vogue · February 28, 2025

Meet the Group Supporting Black Students 3 Years After the Invasion of Ukraine

Profile of NoirUnited's continuing work aiding Black African students displaced from Ukraine three years on, featuring co-founders Macire Aribot Ashford and Nassim Ashford.

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July 19, 2024 · Voices of Survival

Voices Amplified: Advocacy, Demonstrations, and the Power of Unity

The advocacy efforts of African refugees from the Ukraine war, their fight for equal rights amid widespread discrimination, and the demonstrations they organized.

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July 19, 2024 · Voices of Survival

Beyond Uncertainty: Access to Education in the US

The stories of African students who journeyed to Ukraine for higher education, only to have their studies disrupted by war.

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The Washington Informer · July 9, 2024

Behind the Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan and Why Support Is Needed Now

Op-ed by NoirUnited co-founders Nassim Ashford and Macire Aribot on Sudan's humanitarian catastrophe and the case for diaspora action and international aid.

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June 15, 2024 · Voices of Survival

Mental Well-being in the Face of Racism

The mental health challenges faced by African students displaced by the war, and how race and ethnicity profoundly impacted their well-being.

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June 11, 2024 · Voices of Survival

Unbreakable Resilience: Women's Journeys of Survival and Empowerment

Remarkable stories of African women who faced extraordinary challenges fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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May 26, 2024 · Voices of Survival

Dreams Across Borders: Navigating Education in Ukraine

African students' educational journey to Ukraine, the challenges they faced pursuing their degrees, and their experiences of living and studying in the country.

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May 25, 2024 · Voices of Survival

Humanitarian Equity: Uniting For Africans in Ukraine

Co-founders Nassim Ashford and Macire Aribot on NoirUnited's response to the war in Ukraine and supporting African students.

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Give.org · May 15, 2024

The Heart of Giving Podcast: NoirUnited International

Return episode of the Heart of Giving podcast with NoirUnited's co-founders on Africa Day programming and the organization's new docuseries.

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The Washington Informer · April 24, 2024

Ukraine War Impacts African Students, Many Find Aid From Local Community

Op-ed by NoirUnited co-founders Nassim Ashford and Macire Aribot on discrimination against African students in Ukraine and the community response.

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Yale School of Medicine · October 25, 2023

African Wave: Voices Amidst Conflict Caught in the Crossfire of the Russian-Ukrainian War

Yale School of Medicine hosts the African Wave documentary crediting NoirUnited's response to the displacement of African students from Ukraine.

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Yale School of Public Health · October 25, 2023

YSPH alums keep plight of African students in Ukraine in spotlight

Feature on the African Wave documentary inspired by NoirUnited's Ukraine humanitarian work led by co-founder Nassim Ashford.

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Mercy Corps · June 9, 2023

Stronger together: Local partners provide critical aid in Ukraine and beyond

Mercy Corps highlights NoirUnited International as a local partner supporting displaced African students in Poland during the Ukraine crisis.

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Give.org · January 18, 2023

The Heart of Giving Podcast: Macire Aribot and Nassim Ashford

Podcast interview with NoirUnited co-founders Macire Aribot and Nassim Ashford on centering marginalized communities and the Ukraine humanitarian response.

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The Positive Community · October 17, 2022

FBCLG Joins Forces with NoirUnited International to Help African Refugees from Ukraine Continue their Education in the United States

First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens partners with NoirUnited to place Ukraine-displaced African students in United States colleges.

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Madame Noire · June 7, 2022

These Two Students Are Fighting Global Racism For Black People Across The Diaspora

Feature on co-founders Macire Aribot and Nassim Ashford and their work mobilizing humanitarian support for displaced Black communities.

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Yale School of Public Health · May 20, 2022

YSPH student takes his passion for combating racial injustice to global stage

Profile of NoirUnited co-founder Nassim Ashford and the organization's humanitarian work supporting African students fleeing Ukraine.

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Foreign Policy · April 28, 2022

Treating Migration as a Crisis Is a Missed Opportunity

Feature on co-founder Macire Aribot and NoirUnited's work supporting stranded African students in Europe during the Ukraine crisis.

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Morningside Post · April 28, 2022

SIPA student mobilizes to support Black refugees fleeing Ukraine

Coverage of NoirUnited's coalition fundraising and direct support for African students displaced from Kherson and other Ukrainian cities.

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NUI Press

Columbia SIPA · April 15, 2022

Student conducts humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

Account of NoirUnited co-founder Macire Aribot's humanitarian work supporting Black students fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Yale Daily News · April 6, 2022

YSPH student raised $125,000 to help Black students in Ukraine

Coverage of NoirUnited's coalition fundraising and advocacy for humanitarian corridors for minority students in Ukraine.

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11Alive News · March 31, 2022

Atlanta-based organization helps Black refugees escape war in Ukraine

Local Atlanta coverage of NoirUnited's humanitarian aid coordination for displaced Black communities.

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Mercer University News · March 30, 2022

Alumni travel to Europe to help African college students evacuating Ukraine

Coverage of the Mercer alumni co-founders' coalition fundraising and on-the-ground evacuation support for African students.

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FOX 5 Atlanta · March 25, 2022

DeKalb grads help African students escape Ukraine amid war with Russia

Local Atlanta news segment on the DeKalb County co-founders supporting African students fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Voyage ATL · August 12, 2020

Meet Macire Aribot, Nassim Ashford and Fatoumata Fofana of NoirUnited International

Founder profile interview covering the microgrant campaign that raised over $6,000 for Atlanta Black-owned businesses.

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Georgia State Signal · June 16, 2020

Student and friends create GoFundMe for Atlanta Black-owned businesses

Local coverage of the founding GoFundMe campaign supporting Black-owned businesses in metro Atlanta.

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Patch · June 15, 2020

3 College Students Raise Money To Help Black Atlanta Businesses

Coverage of the founding microgrant initiative for Black-owned businesses in metro Atlanta.

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