Building Bridges
OF FRIENDSHIP & UNDERSTANDING
About Us
Bridge Builders Network is a faith-based network of individuals, churches, and non-profits, rooted in their relationship with Christ, who seek to build bridges of friendship and understanding among Muslims and Christians through service, education, and prayer.
Refugees in San Diego?? YES.
In recent years, San Diego has been one of the top resettlement cities in the nation for refugees seeking safety and a new start. It's not just a distant issue.
85%
Local Refugees
2973
Afghan Refugees
According to the Migration Policy Institute, 85% of refugees in the nation from the last decade come from either Christian or Muslim backgrounds.
Almost 3,000 refugees from Afghanistan were accepted by San Diego County during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Building Bridges Together
Our Focus
Focused on establishing strong connections within the refugee community through home visits and personalized support, addressing immediate needs and fostering a sense of belonging.
Community Building
Dedicated to empowering refugees through access to supportive pathways.
Supportive Pathways
Our long-term initiative focused on providing comprehensive educational support through various programs such as after-school tutoring, ESL classes, and summer activities for Afghan and Syrian refugees.
Educational Development
Join us in creating change.
Your support is crucial in helping us make a difference.
Building Bridges Since 2010
500+ Families
We have had significant involvement and impact with over 500 families from different Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
One of Few
We uniquely stand as one of only a few organizations in San Diego that focus on educating and bringing people together from different faith systems.
Some of our Partners!
Success Stories
“BBN helped me and my family settle down and integrate into American life..”
- Abu Ahmad
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In Their Words
“BBN has given me the confidence to rebuild my life and support my family in ways I never thought possible.”
Fatima Al-Mansouri
“Seeing our community grow stronger and more connected through our programs is the most rewarding part of my work at BBN.”
Mike Smith
“Empowering women through education and skills development has been truly transformative, and I am proud to be part of this journey.”
Sarah Johnson