Tag: syracuse refugee series
11 Pulp stories to read this summer, because we couldn’t choose just 10
Take a peek at the top stories that came from The Daily Orange's feature section during the 2016-17 academic year. Read More »
Deynaba Farah: Senior uses Muslim faith to influence positive change in Syracuse community
Farah helps refugees and children of African descent living in the Syracuse community feel like they belong. Read More »
Gallery: Refugees in Syracuse
Take a look at the journey of refugee families in Syracuse and what local organizations are doing to help them . Read More »
Egal Adan went from a Kenyan refugee camp to Clarkson University
The Henninger High School graduate moved to Syracuse from a Kenyan refugee camp when he was six years old. Read More »
UPON ARRIVAL: A refugee family’s first hours in Syracuse
Step inside the end and the beginning of one family’s journey. Read More »
Learn about the life of refugees in Syracuse with a walk and a Pakistani meal
SUPRA’s 3rd Annual Walking Tour will take 50 participants through the refugee community in Syracuse, with stops at refugee learning and resettlement centers and a shared meal at a restaurant run by a Pakistani refugee. Read More »
It's a long road to U.S. citizenship with many obstacles along the way
The road to gaining naturalized citizenship is long. The leaders of the Northside Catholic Youth Organization guide immigrants and refugees along it. Read More »
Refugees face distinct challenges when applying for college
As college application season begins, students will be applying to colleges all over the country. In Syracuse, refugees face linguistic, cultural, and administrative barriers to entry. Read More »
RISE programs provide resources and encouragement for refugees
Citizenship classes and after-school programs are just some of the ways that the nonprofit Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment supports refugees who have moved to Syracuse. Read More »
‘FIND THEIR PLACE’: How a local nonprofit is empowering refugees and immigrants in Syracuse
Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment (RISE) is partly run by former refugees who use their shared experiences to connect with refugees in Syracuse. Read More »