"Let Me Tell You My Story" - Book of Refugee Stories, Available Soon
Have you heard the exciting news? Many of the stories of our displaced friends have been compiled into a book and will be coming out this Fall.
You can pre-order now on Amazon!
Our hope is to spread these stories to the four corners of the earth, for their voices to be heard, for walls to come crumbling down, for good things to come to the millions who need a safe place to call home.
Many of our friends featured in this book are currently still in the middle of unsettled circumstances and still in desperate need of help. We hope that this book makes a difference for them. We are honored that they have shared their stories with us and are committed to sharing them tirelessly to all who will listen and hear.
“. . .the people inside this remarkable volume of exquisite photography and stories of resilience will teach you that the surest way to draw humans together begins with the words “I want to tell you my story . . .”
Many thanks to our publisher, @familiustalk, for supporting and catching the vision of the importance of spreading the stories of our courageous friends.
My First Asylum Case: An Attorney's Perspective on Asylum in the United States
I took my first asylum case in 2016, when our national dialog on immigration took a decidedly negative turn. As a corporate attorney, I had no experience in immigration law, but my license allowed me to represent individuals fleeing severe persecution and I signed with a local non-profit to offer my help. My first asylum client was a young mother and her two small daughters. I could see myself in Saba.
Their Story is Our Story Applauds the Signing of Virginia House Bill 995 and Continues Efforts to Open Doors for Foreign-trained Medical Professionals in Other States
Their Story is Our Story (TSOS), a non-profit organization that collects and shares the experiences of refugees to deepen understanding and influence action, applauds the signing of Virginia House Bill 995 into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin, after its unanimous passage through the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate. It will create a pathway for foreign-trained doctors who have immigrated to the state, including those whose careers were interrupted by forcible displacement, to fill workforce gaps in medically underserved communities.
Idaho One Refugee Conference
Last fall I was able to attend the 1Refugee Conference in Idaho. The event was well organized and everyone who approached our table was interested in what we did and wanted to know how to get involved. There were at least 100 students majoring in a variety of things who attended the event and we had 20 students give us their contact information. Most were interested in our internship programs.