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Nelly and Eduardo  ·  Dominican Republic

The United States is a Country of Dreams

We Should Prepare Ourselves to Come Here
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Kristin Selby  ·  United States

Financial Independence Through Farming

A farming training program offers sustainability and employment for newcomers
Nazanin
Nazanin  ·  Afghanistan
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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.”
Mehria
Mehria  ·  Afghanistan

Afraid and Alone

A mother is forced to flee Afghanistan
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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
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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.”
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Abeer  ·  Iraq
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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
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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.
Atifa1
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.
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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
Anastasiia1
Anastasiia  ·  Ukraine

English is a Language of Opportunities

A lawyer from Ukraine describes her journey learning English
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