Connected Communities
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
Najeeballah and Zabiwallah Walizadah · Afghanistan
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
Anastasiia · Ukraine
English is a Language of Opportunities
A lawyer from Ukraine describes her journey learning English
Mediatrice · Burundi
Cultivating Community and Hope
Twenty Years in Refugee Camps Before Finding Home in Kansas City
Zarmina Lodin · Afghanistan
Souleyman · Sudan
Surviving Darfur
We Left it All to Save Our Lives
Mahdi · Afghanistan
Muhammed · Afghanistan
We Are Thirsty For Opportunity
If you want a job, go out and look! Finding employment as a refugee.
Sana Kawoon · Afghanistan
Every Girl Needs Education in Every Country
Teenagers from Afghanistan advocate for education for those who were left behind.
Hilary Cohen Singer · United States
Sarah Merwin · United States