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Nazanin
Nazanin  ·  Afghanistan
Katie Moran
Katie Moran  ·  United States

A Hub of Giving

Local communities can make a difference in re-housing newcomers and creating a home
Oksana
Oksana  ·  Ukraine

I Don’t Understand How This is Possible

I don’t recognize my city. It’s like films from WWII.
ShaNa Be
ShaNa Be  ·  Myanmar

Being a Working Mom in America

“I try the best I can. It’s hard with 5 kids.”
Olivia Marshall
Olivia Marshall  ·  United States
Mehria
Mehria  ·  Afghanistan

Afraid and Alone

A mother is forced to flee Afghanistan
Redcard
Marwa  ·  Afghanistan

Defying the Taliban through Sports

A talented athlete joins the Afghan Women's National Soccer team, despite the constant threats of death
Mohammad Yousifi
Mohammad Yousifi  ·  Afghanistan
Matthew house
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
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 Kolsto1
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 1
Lauren Weinhold  ·  United States

Hard Work is Heart Work

Kansas City’s biggest resettlement agency welcomes newcomers with warm homes and hope for integration
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