Stories from the United States Home News Stories from the United States Echoes of war: One man’s journey from Vietnamese refugee to renowned author 11 June 2025 Echoes of war: One man’s journey from Vietnamese refugee to renowned author In Salt Lake City, refugee women find healing through a local knitting group 30 April 2025 In Salt Lake City, refugee women find healing through a local knitting group Faith finds a way for Burundian refugee pastor in Minneapolis 24 December 2024 Faith finds a way for Burundian refugee pastor in Minneapolis In Chicago, refugee youth find their place through adventure and nature 21 October 2024 In Chicago, refugee youth find their place through adventure and nature A refugee Olympian from South Sudan shows the true meaning of sport 26 July 2024 A refugee Olympian from South Sudan shows the true meaning of sport Hope Away from Home: Refugees find new beginnings across the U.S. 20 June 2024 Hope Away from Home: Refugees find new beginnings across the U.S. Stories of Strength: Books to Read for World Refugee Day 19 June 2024 Stories of Strength: Books to Read for World Refugee Day In Chicago, refugee farmers cultivate hope and a sense of belonging 22 April 2024 In Chicago, refugee farmers cultivate hope and a sense of belonging From war to warmth: A Philadelphia community center provides refuge and hope to Ukrainian families 22 February 2024 From war to warmth: A Philadelphia community center provides refuge and hope to… Refugee students aim higher in pursuit of academic dreams 24 January 2024 Refugee students aim higher in pursuit of academic dreams In Philadelphia, a Ukrainian grocery store nourishes with hope, community and inclusion 21 November 2023 In Philadelphia, a Ukrainian grocery store nourishes with hope, community and i… Eli’s Chicago Cheesecake creates a winning recipe for refugee inclusion 10 November 2023 Eli’s Chicago Cheesecake creates a winning recipe for refugee inclusion A middle school in Georgia is helping resettled refugee girls flourish in their new community 2 November 2023 A middle school in Georgia is helping resettled refugee girls flourish in their… Culinary training offers refugees in the Washington, D.C. area a recipe for hope 27 September 2023 Culinary training offers refugees in the Washington, D.C. area a recipe for hope Meet the man who’s a beacon of hope for LGBTIQ+ refugees in Chicago 30 June 2023 Meet the man who’s a beacon of hope for LGBTIQ+ refugees in Chicago Building lasting policy change through refugee inclusion in Boston 30 June 2023 Building lasting policy change through refugee inclusion in Boston U.S. cities share why they welcome refugees to their communities 20 June 2023 U.S. cities share why they welcome refugees to their communities Resettled refugees in Denver create the most impactful red-carpet accessory of the year 22 March 2023 Resettled refugees in Denver create the most impactful red-carpet accessory of … With refugee girls in Houston, Liza Koshy hears of survival, perseverance– and gratitude 25 November 2022 With refugee girls in Houston, Liza Koshy hears of survival, perseverance– and … Somali Bantu refugees offer new roots and bountiful harvest in Maine 22 November 2022 Somali Bantu refugees offer new roots and bountiful harvest in Maine Albuquerque New Mexico continues long tradition of welcoming refugees 9 September 2022 Albuquerque New Mexico continues long tradition of welcoming refugees New York market serves up food that showcases the city's rich cultural heritage 12 August 2022 New York market serves up food that showcases the city's rich cultural heritage Washington D.C. Soccer Program Connects Refugee Children with Sport 28 July 2022 Washington D.C. Soccer Program Connects Refugee Children with Sport 'I believe we can make change happen. We just need to do the work.' 14 June 2022 'I believe we can make change happen. We just need to do the work.' Seeking safety in the United States 30 May 2022 Seeking safety at the United States-Mexico border Badge of Honor: This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Nga Vương-Sandoval celebrates her name, and her journey 16 May 2022 Badge of Honor: This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Nga Vư… A refugee and advocate reflects on being a Black woman in the US 21 February 2022 A refugee and advocate reflects on being a Black woman in the US Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller: five years with UNHCR 10 December 2021 Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller: five years with UNHCR UNHCR welcomes U.S. plan to increase refugee resettlement 21 September 2021 UNHCR welcomes U.S. plan to increase refugee resettlement Hawa Hassan and Mindy Kaling team up to make a Somali pasta dish on BuzzFeed Tasty 8 September 2021 Hawa Hassan and Mindy Kaling team up to make a Somali pasta dish on BuzzFeed Ta… Barbara Hendricks reflects on half a lifetime helping refugees 28 July 2021 Barbara Hendricks reflects on half a lifetime helping refugees Meet the young champion soaring to the top of the chess world 20 July 2021 Meet the young champion soaring to the top of the chess world Every little act of kindness will be remembered 2 July 2021 Every little act of kindness will be remembered Former Iranian refugee represents the United States as karate world champion 20 June 2021 Former Iranian refugee represents the United States as karate world champion In Utah, a fashion show brings awareness to the strength of refugee women 8 March 2021 In Utah, a fashion show brings awareness to the strength of refugee women Haitian Refugee Accomplishes a Lifelong Dream of Opening a Restaurant 26 February 2021 Haitian Refugee Accomplishes a Lifelong Dream of Opening a Restaurant Jordanian scientist finds winning formula to get kids reading 21 September 2020 Jordanian scientist finds winning formula to get kids reading As coronavirus spreads, refugee doctors want to join the fight 18 May 2020 As coronavirus spreads, refugee doctors want to join the fight "I thought I was going to die" 12 July 2019 "I thought I was going to die" UNHCR Ambassador Ben Stiller tells U.S. Congress: Syrian refugees still need support 2 May 2019 UNHCR Ambassador Ben Stiller tells U.S. Congress: Syrian refugees still need su… Former Somali refugee inspires children with illustrated book 22 April 2019 Former Somali refugee inspires children with illustrated book Refugee and immigrant girls from 19 countries unite their voices in one choir 21 December 2018 Refugee and immigrant girls from 19 countries unite their voices in one choir From child refugee in Mozambique to school principal in the United States 19 December 2018 From child refugee in Mozambique to school principal in the United States 'Women of the World' helps refugees adjust to life in US 10 September 2018 'Women of the World' helps refugees adjust to life in US The Rockefellers have always believed in welcoming refugees. 29 June 2017 The Rockefellers have always believed in welcoming refugees. In Maine, resettled Sudanese refugee gives back to the community that gave her hope 13 June 2017 In Maine, resettled Sudanese refugee gives back to the community that gave her … This Land is Your Land 2017 This Land is Your Land Q&A: Jewish agency in US marks 130 years of protecting the persecuted 3 February 2011 Q&A: Jewish agency in US marks 130 years of protecting the persecuted
