Awards & Recognitions

  • Meymuna Hussein-Cattan and Brandon Tsay are 2023's Local Heroes honorees. They were chosen from a group of incredible people nominated by KCET and PBS SoCal's Community Advisory Board for their tireless advocacy work and devotion to their communities.

  • in the Government or Non-Profit –10 or Less Employees category.

  • CNN recognized Meymuna Hussein- Cattan as a Top 10 Hero in 2022, acknowledging her impactful work and dedication to inclusive and culturally competent programs.

  • Published annually, the LA Times' “OC Visionaries” report spotlights business and industry leaders throughout the Orange County community.

  • Orange County’s top philanthropists, business leaders and individuals were honored at the 36th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Program and Celebration, on November 17, 2021.

  • Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) honored 15 inspiring women from communities in the 28th Congressional District – Atwater Village, Burbank, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glendale, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Los Feliz, Montrose, Pasadena, Silver Lake, Tujunga, and West Hollywood.

  • Our KNX Hero of the Week is a former refugee who now calls Southern California her home, and she's helping other refugees do the same!

Meymuna Hussein-Cattan PBS SoCal Local Heroes 2023 Honorees

PBS SoCal Local Heroes 2023 Honorees

Meymuna Hussein-Cattan CNN Heroes Tribute

CNN Heroes Tribute: Meymuna Hussein-Cattan

Press

  • The Guardian

    The LA restaurant helping refugees resettle – one dish at a time.

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  • Buzzfeed

    This Woman Celebrates Former Refugees By Hiring Them As Chefs

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  • LA Times

    Flavors From Afar uniquely highlights refugee chefs and their best recipes

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