List Project Explained

List Project
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The List Project is a non-profit foundation that was established on June 20, 2007.^[1] It assists Iraqi refugees who have worked for U.S-affiliated organizations throughout the Iraqi war^[2] in obtaining visas and relocating to the U.S. It is recognized as a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the Tides Center.^[3]

Founding

The founder Kirk Johnson, was a "former USAID worker who served as regional coordinator on reconstruction in Fallujah throughout 2005."^[4] After being contacted by an Iraqi colleague with whom he served, Johnson wrote an article in the Los Angeles Times^[5] lamenting the delays in visa handling for these interpreters. This article resulted in a surge of letters from other Iraqi interpreters and prompted the creation of The List Project.

See also

• The List (2012 film)

Notes and References

1. Web site: About – the List Project to Resettle Iraqi Allies.
2. Web site: Visa Delays Put Iraqis Who Aided U.S. in Fear . 2014-09-07 . 12 July 2011 . New York Times.
3. Web site: Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer. 9 May 2013.
4. News: The List: Accounting for the Iraqi Allies America Left Behind . 2014-09-07 . 24 April 2012 . The Daily Beast. Gallagher . Matt .
5. Web site: Safeguarding our allies . 2014-09-07 . 15 December 2006 . The Los Angeles Times.