CategoriesRefugeesAs the hours whittled down towards midnight on August 31, 2021, the desperation to get out of Afghanistan was palpable. In accordance with a US government declaration, all US troops would be evacuated from the country by the end of the month. With the US troop withdrawal, the most vulnerable Afghans were now those who […]
CategoriesAmaanah LionsSports can be a beneficial tool in resettlement for new Americans. A study by the National Institutes of Health showed “Participants gain personal and social benefits by pursuing leisure activities in a serious manner within their ethnic in-group.” Just ask Mluli, a refugee who emigrated to the US from Tanzania in 2009 and is well […]
CategoriesRefugeesWhen new refugees arrive in Houston, they are faced with many challenges. According to Houston Public Media, “local agencies have resettled collectively more than 300 evacuees from Afghanistan [in 2021] and more than 75,000 refugees from all over the world since 1978.”
CategoriesTravelWhen an immigrant or refugee makes a resettlement in Houston, how do they go about everyday life? It can be challenging for new Americans to live in a new country. Even tasks like walking down the street can present unique complications. We’ve created a comprehensive list of key topics to help refugees in Houston navigate […]
