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A Refugee Story: Nadiwa’s Journey of Survival and Strength

May 14, 2025 | Comments Off on A Refugee Story: Nadiwa’s Journey of Survival and Strength
A refugee story of Nadiwa from Sudan

This refugee story follows Nadiwa, a mother who fled violence in Sudan and found healing in Chad. Read her family’s journey from tragedy to hope.

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Volunteer Impact Video: Abdul and Yao

August 5, 2021

As a trained nurse and child development worker from a country in West Africa, Yao came to the United States…

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​An Ember of Trust: Marc’s Story

August 2, 2021

As a child, Marc wasn’t old enough to understand the chaos that enveloped the Democratic Republic of Congo. His family…

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Stone to Seed: Hess’ Story

August 2, 2021

Hess grew up in one of Thailand’s seven refugee camps. It was crowded, hot – “like a slum.” Small bamboo…

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In the Quad Cities, Eagles Give Back

August 2, 2021

Eamon Garton of Scout Troop 20 is working to achieve the highest rank in scouts: the Eagle Scout. While the…

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Trading citizenships: Why I decided to become an American

July 30, 2021

Throughout July, we’ve been focusing on citizenship and what it means to our friends in the immigrant community about what…

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Abe Ibrahim Helps Refugees Feel More at Home

Abe Ibrahim Helps Refugees Feel More at Home

July 28, 2021

Mbanzamihigo “Abe” Ibrahim is helping people feel at home. Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp and resettled in the U.S.…

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