Political Instability

Oksana · Ukraine
I Don’t Understand How This is Possible
I don’t recognize my city. It’s like films from WWII.

Yuliia Pylypenko · Ukraine
ShaNa Be · Myanmar
Being a Working Mom in America
“I try the best I can. It’s hard with 5 kids.”

Mehria · Afghanistan
Afraid and Alone
A mother is forced to flee Afghanistan
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

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

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

Omaya · Afghanistan
Everyone was Desperate
What it Took to Get Out of Afghanistan Alive

Yasmin · Syria
Healthcare as a Refugee
Dialysis in a Tent City

Mahdi · Afghanistan
Muhammed · Afghanistan
We Are Thirsty For Opportunity
If you want a job, go out and look! Finding employment as a refugee.