Since the mid-1990’s approximately 18,000 refugees have been resettled right here in Charlotte. Most refugees leave behind more than their homes. When conflict forces them to flee, they must also abandon their entire lives, identities, and their school if they were even able to attend with extreme survival transitions. More than half of all refugees are aged under 18.  

Becoming refugees at primary and secondary education ages, refugee children face tremendous challenges in completing their education. Refugees who flee while pursuing education often will not find opportunities in camps to continue their studies. Naturally, this sets back learning, In the face of such difficulties, it is easy for once-ambitious kids to lose hope. The Nest has been that hope to many refugees, immigrants, and underprivileged children who have all faced similar situations.

By donating to The Nest, students at can reimagine their dreams and focus on their futures. With a graduation rate of 100%, some of The Nest alumni include Dean’s List recipients, full tuition athletic scholarships, college graduates, a medical school graduate, and college students eager to add value to society  This year, the Nest graduates four more first-generation seniors who have overcome the national statistics stacked against them that only 3 percent of refugees will graduate and attend college. 

Could you extend a hand to help? The children we serve need you, and their families need our support. 

Your donation is tax-deductible and helps to further the mission and impact of The Nest Academy. The Nest Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Federal Tax ID # 81-3637711