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Estuardo Garcia

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Estuardo Garcia is a seasoned communications strategist and community engagement leader, with a focus on advancing economic equity and social justice through innovative narrative development and strategic partnerships. He has led impactful initiatives at organizations such as Health Forward Foundation and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he developed strategic communications plans that resonated with diverse communities. As the owner of Estuardo Garcia Media, he has collaborated with prominent organizations, including Communities Concerned for Immigrants and Refugees, to create compelling campaigns that tell the stories of our many thriving communities. Estuardo is deeply committed to helping the Kansas City community thrive as demonstrated by his leadership roles with the Kansas City Artist Coalition and Harvesters: Community Food Network. He holds a master’s from Rockhurst University and a bachelor’s from the University of Kansas.

To view his photography, please visit estuardokc.com.

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Surviving Darfur

What would you do if you had to leave everything behind?

By the end of 2025, more than 117.8 million people worldwide had been forcibly displaced by war, persecution, or human rights abuses — and 45 million of them are children.

They arrive in refugee camps and countries seeking safety and carrying little: legal papers, if they're lucky. A backpack. A child's hand in theirs.

What they carry that we can't see is heavier: fractured families, homes they'll never return to, professions they loved, friends and relatives they may never see again.

In a climate where immigrant stories are often ignored or twisted, we believe stories are a form of justice. When someone shares what they survived, they reclaim their voice. When we amplify it through film, photography, and advocacy, the world listens. Hearts soften. Policy begins to shift.

Because when a lawmaker sees a person instead of a statistic, and a neighbor understands instead of fears, rebuilding becomes possible.

Your support helps us share these stories where they matter most.

— Kristen Smith Dayley, Executive Director, Their Story is Our Story

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