2021 World Refugee Day Events- Salt Lake City
Come join us as we Educate, Integrate, and Advocate for Refugees in our Communities. One Story at a Time.
Book Review: The Cat Man of Aleppo
The true story of how one Syrian man cares for the stray cats in his war-torn city, showing the difference one individual can make.
Book Review: Everything Sad is Untrue
A true story written by Daniel Nayeri who left Iran at the age of 8 and resettled in Oklahoma. The way Daniel is treated will remind readers of the value of kindness and will make them think before they judge another for being different.
Current Issue: Urge President Biden to Increase Presidential Determination to 62,500 for Fiscal Year 2021
Help Biden keep his promise to increase the number of refugee admissions from 15,000 to 62,500 for FY2021. Visit the Exodus Refugees Advocacy webpage to see details about the Top 3 Ways You Can Take Action.
Book Review: We're Different, We're the Same
In a Sesame Street simplistic style, We're Different, We're the Same shows how we can have things about us that are different and yet have things in common.
Collecting for the Kansas City Congolese Community
As our little Kansas City team and wonderful helpers worked together, we have discovered more love for the incredible refugee families than we could ever have anticipated. And with that, a yearning to tell the stories that brought them to our shared Kansas City home.
Book Review: Love Around the World, Family and Friendship Across the Globe
Each country's different tradition is a delightful way to show that love can be shown in a variety of ways.
A Hunger to Help
"By December 2019 the need in Paris was so overwhelming and had been for a long time. I couldn’t look away. In fact, deep down I felt a call to help." A story of ingenuity, boldness, and partnership helped meet the needs of hungry displaced people in France.
Book Review: Strictly No Elephants
How does it feel not to be included? Stricly No Elephants empowers children to think about how to make the best of an unpleasant experience to bring about change.
A Bridge to English Fluency
How does a refugee move forward in a new country? How do they bridge the gaps they face that are necessary for integration into a new place? Most importantly, how do they learn the language fast enough to get a job and be productive in their communities? One ESL program in Virginia's southeast region targeting mothers and children conducts classes over Zoom, offering both language skills and a sense of community for women who are often more isolated.