Refugee Story
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.
Shahanshah · Afghanistan
Nagita · Afghanistan
My Story, My Dreams
When Kabul fell, I felt like I was drowning, unable to breathe or understand.
Sana Kawoon · Afghanistan
Every Girl Needs Education in Every Country
Teenagers from Afghanistan advocate for education for those who were left behind.
Martha · Myanmar
A Burmese Woman Remembers Her Past and Finds Her Future in Farming
New Roots, A Farming Program for Refugees, Provides Job Security and Flexibility for a Burmese Woman
Len · Myanmar
A Woman From Myanmar Stands on Her Own Two Feet Through Farming
New Roots Provides Flexibility and Freedom for Myanmar Mothers
Aung · Myanmar
Farming is Familiar
A Myanmar Refugee Grew up Farming and is Able to Continue to Learn and Farm in Her New Home
Salai · Myanmar
Farming is in My Blood
A Burmese Farmer Supplements His Income Through Programs at New Roots
Peng Bu · Myanmar
Self Expression and Happiness through Farming
New Roots Gives a Burmese Refugee New Knowledge and Experiences.
Rubi Hernandez · Mexico
A Young Single Mom Fights “With the Power in Her Heart” to Make a Life for Her Kids
This Country is for Growth, Not for Staying in One Spot