DFW International Community Alliance is the portal to international North Texas, a region in which 44% of the residents are New Americans of first or second generation. Our Mission is to build mutual understanding and respect by linking diverse international cultural communities. Our Vision is the recognition of Dallas / Fort Worth as an international metroplex which embodies the cultural and economic vibrancy of the global community.

44% of North Texas residents are New Americans. In the City of Dallas, 56.4% of the residents are foreign-born and their children, a 15% increase over the past three years. Over the past ten years, one million New Americans have moved to the DFW metroplex.

HISPANIC POPULATION\ 5 cities more than 40% Latino 8 school districts above 40% Latino Irving 68.2% Dallas 67.5% Grand Prairie 62.5% Ft. Worth 59.8% Carrollton Framers Branch 50.8% Duncanville 44.7% Garland  44.1% Mesquite 42.9% Arlington 38.7% Richardson 34.8% Birdville 32.4%

Growth in foreign born population

Growth in New American population

In 29.3% of the DFW Metroplex homes, English is not the primary language. Irving: 48.5% Farmers Branch: 46.13% Garland: 44% Dallas: 43.2%

English is not the primary language

BASIC SERVICES to NEWCOMERS Fewer ESL classes offered by schools and libraries Only 1 citizenship class in Dallas

HISPANIC DROPOUT RATE 8th grade - 6557 9th grade - 7524 Hispanics in DISD 8th grade - 6557 9th grade - 7524 10th grade - 5799 11th grade - 4820 12th grade - 4611

DFW International’s 2010 Progress Report February 9, 2010 DFW International’s 2010 Progress Report

OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Initiatives with regional mayors Five Guides for New Americans DFW Intl Leadership Institute Homebuyers Workshops Reports

HOMEBUYERS WORKSHOPS Saturday, Jan 23 – for United Eritrean Families Sunday, Jan 30 – for Salvadorian American Association (bilingual) Saturday, Feb. 6 – for Nigerian Women's Association and ??? Saturday, Feb. 27 – for Moroccan North Texas Association and ???

DFW Int’l Leadership Institute 59 participants from 27 countries

OUR CULTURAL PROGRAMS Fiesta Latinoamericana! Navidad Latinoamericana! African Film Festival African Cultural Festival and Picnic Africa Day at the Dallas Public Library African Unity Cup International Night at FC Dallas International Dinner with the Mayors

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AFRICAN UNITY FESTIVAL May 1 – African Film Festival May 8 – African Unity Cup May 16 - African Cultural Festival

Fiesta Latinoamericana! con música,danza, cultura de nuestra América Honorary Chairs Pauline Medrano and Rafael Anchia Fiesta Latinoamericana! con música,danza, cultura de nuestra América Sunday, October 10, 2010 Dallas Arts District between the Cathedral of Guadalupe and the AT&T Performing Arts Center

Temple Emanu-El 8500 Hillcrest Road (at NW Highway) with FIFTEEN mayors Honorary Chair Addison Mayor Joe Chow Emcee former US Representative John Bryant Thursday, August 26, 2010 Temple Emanu-El 8500 Hillcrest Road (at NW Highway)

COMMUNICATIONS Weekly cultural bulletin Website Artist lists African Calendar Latino Calendar