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…
A Somali Refugee, Bashir Is Following His Dreams in Boston
Bashir speaks warmly of the culture he grew up in. “Somali culture is based on hospitality. They are a joined communit…
Virtuous Cycles: Donated Bikes Help Refugees Move Forward
Among the many challenges refugees face in the U.S., transportation access can be particularly daunting. It takes a lon…
It Runs in the Family: Refugee Mother and Daughters Discover Career and Purpose in Nursing
Hearing the pop of nearby gunshots was once a part of daily life for Nininahazwe and her daughters in their home countr…
Congolese Refugees Find Community and Wellness with Monthly Women’s Group
On a Thursday in late November, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo carefully folds an orange turkey th…
