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ShaNa Be · Myanmar
Being a Working Mom in America
“I try the best I can. It’s hard with 5 kids.”
Veronika Ma Ket · Myanmar
Joan Kelley · Canada
Olivia Marshall · United States
Mehria · Afghanistan
Afraid and Alone
A mother is forced to flee Afghanistan
Marwa · Afghanistan
Defying the Taliban through Sports
A talented athlete joins the Afghan Women's National Soccer team, despite the constant threats of death
Qadria · Afghanistan
Mohammad Yousifi · Afghanistan
Amy Ulrickson · United States
Regaining a Sense of Self and Individuality
Matthew House combats isolation and provides a sense of accomplishment through a student-led education curriculum
Claire Peterson · United States
Volunteer Commitment and Community Buy-in is the Key to a Refugee’s Success
“Ask us how to help! We will find a place for you. There are so many things people could do for us.”
Sarah Kolsto · United States
Volunteers: The Key to Successful Refugee Integration
“I want volunteers who are going to be advocates for our families and to do this work for their whole lives.”
Lauren Weinhold · United States
Hard Work is Heart Work
Kansas City’s biggest resettlement agency welcomes newcomers with warm homes and hope for integration
Abeer · Iraq
If You Hear People Telling You That You Cannot Do Something, Make Sure You Do It
A refugee from Iraq defies expectations
Shindano Ebengo · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bonding as Newcomers
We gather together so we don’t lose our culture
Akili Issa · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Htay Mo · Myanmar
We Don’t Have to Run Anymore
A family flees from genocide in Myanmar
Hau Lian Saang · Myanmar
I Want to Depend on Myself
A refugee from Myanmar works hard to learn English and get educated in the US
Claude · Democratic Republic of the Congo
I Will Work with Refugees for the Rest of My Life. They are Such Good People.
Finding joy in helping others by providing transportation, translation, and coaching soccer.
Atifa · Afghanistan
It Was Just Me, One Doctor, Four Midwives, and 50 Babies
An OB/GYN describes her journey from medical professional to refugee, and the help she got along the way.
Louise · Democratic Republic of the Congo
From Refugee Camp to Building a Community
A refugee from the DRC builds support for others through community health
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