Fatumata’s Story: “So happy I can hardly sleep.”
When Fatumata was asked what it felt like to see her children after six years of separation, her knees buckled and a weighty laugh escaped her lips. “Is that you?”... READ MORE »
Refugees
Moving Forward: Statement by USCRI on the Election
By Eskinder Negash, President and CEO, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Today, with the election behind us and the votes tabulated, America is moving forward. Our vote is our... READ MORE »
25,000 Refugees Welcomed
On Sept. 29, 2020, as a family of three arrived safely at the airport, the International Institute of Minnesota reached an astounding milestone: 25,000 total refugees welcomed to our state!... READ MORE »
Despite Political Uncertainty, Our Work Continues
If you’ve been following the news, you’ve heard the Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases involving Trump’s “Muslim bans” this October. In the meantime, beginning today, both bans—the 90-day... READ MORE »
Finding a Home: Housing Sponsorship for a Newly Arrived Family
I received a phone call from Brian in mid December. Brian, like many community members, expressed concern for refugees in the wake of the Syrian Refugee Crisis. He wanted to... READ MORE »
