“I Started Living When I Came Here”: A Senegalese Refugee Finds Freedom in Boston
Pride, For the First Time In the summer of 2024, Ousmane participated in his first-ever Pride Parade. Wearing a t-shirt…
Driving Empowerment: Helping Afghan Refugees Learn Manchester’s Rules of the Road
Driven to Serve “Of all the things I’ve done with the Afghan community over the last few years, the driver’s…
Salman’s Story: A Young Pakistani Refugee Finds His Calling in Healthcare
Life in Malaysia as Refugees Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Salman and his family were forced to flee to Malaysia when he w…
For Refugees, Digital Literacy is Key to Success in the Workforce
When COVID-19 began, IINE had no choice but to close its classroom doors—but with the pandemic hitting immigrant commun…
Meet David: A Young Venezuelan Refugee Building Computers and a Brighter Future in New Hampshire
Mirasol arrived in New Hampshire with her family last January, just days before the U.S. refugee program was suspended…
“A Journey of Hope”: In Massachusetts, an Afghan Refugee Builds a Future in Biotech
Activism in Afghanistan Ali grew up in Afghanistan during the Civil War—a tumultuous time where his mother would carry…
“I Always Want to Give Back”: Suraj Budathoki’s Journey from a Refugee Camp to the NH Statehouse
In November of 2024, Suraj Budathoki was elected to represent Hillsborough County District 40 in the New Hampshire Stat…
Atefa’s Story: With Ongoing Support, a Young Refugee Builds a Brighter Future
Atefa’s story is featured in our Spotlight Report: Who We Can Serve and How in a Rapidly Shifting Landscape. Clic…
In New Hampshire, Investing in English Language Classes Makes Everyone’s Healthcare Better
A Healthcare Success Story As in much of the country, if you live in New Hampshire and you need medical care, you’re li…
Shared Goals: How Refugees and Immigrants Bond Through Soccer
It’s the most popular sport in the world. You can play it in a schoolyard, a gym, a park, or even a refugee camp. You d…
“The Most Lovely People”: A Volunteer Group’s Experience Supporting a Refugee Family from Nigeria
Tani and her six children were among the last refugees to arrive safely in Boston just before the indefinite suspension…
Prudence’s Story: How a Refugee and Humanitarian Found Life-Saving Support in the U.S.
A father of four, Prudence has dedicated his life to working for human rights and against government corruption. After…
