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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 9d

Tune into Episode 18: Anita’s Story!
The "Unheard Voices: Hear My Story" podcast series features the raw, real voices of leaders with lived experience who believe in the power of sharing their stories for social change.
Listen now!
refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/unhe...

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 12d

Tune into Episode 17: Kateryna’s Story!
The "Unheard Voices: Hear My Story" podcast series features the raw, real voices of leaders with lived experience who believe in the power of sharing their stories for social change.
Listen now!
refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/unhe...

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 12d

📣Register now for #PennsylvaniaAdvocacyDay!
Pennsylvanians are coming together on Oct. 7th to meet with their elected officials & urge their support for establishing an Office of New Pennsylvanians (ONP).
Make sure your voice is heard👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Image reads, “Join us for Pennsylvania Advocacy Day. October 7, 2025. Harrisburg, PA. Register now.” In the background of the image is a photo from a press conference held during Advocacy Day in 2024 with Rwamucyo Karekezi speaking at a podium while surrounded by community members and elected officials. The image also includes a photo of a megaphone in the top right corner and a blue graphic of the outline of the state of Pennsylvania with a small yellow heart inside the outline in the bottom right corner.

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 15d

Mariia Yatsko, #RefugeeStorytellersCollective, @newap-georgia.bsky.social & CRSA, writes in @ajc.com on the need for a pathway to permanent residency for humanitarian parolees:
“At any moment, thousands of families like mine... could lose their immigration status."
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...

I fled Ukraine and rebuilt my life in Georgia. Now my legal status is at risk.

For refugees fleeing danger, the U.S. offers humanitarian parole, but the second Trump administration has paused new applications and revoked status for some nationals.

www.ajc.com

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 15d

The #RefugeeStorytellersCollective & @refugeecongress.bsky.social's new guide features storytelling checklists & first hand storyteller accounts.
Learn from leaders with lived experience on keeping yourself & your communities safe while sharing your story.
www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/sa...

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 19d

#WelcomingWeek is happening now from September 12th to September 21st!

Everyone has a part to play in showing our refugee neighbors they're not alone, whether you’re a newcomer yourself or a long time community member.

Sign the #WeWillWelcome Pledge:

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Welcoming Pledge

Sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge today!

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 19d

In honor of #WelcomingWeek, the #RefugeeStorytellersCollective asked our members to reflect on how their definition of home has shifted and how people in their community have made them feel welcome.

Listen to what Kateryna Bikir had to say:

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 19d

We're in a critical moment to support the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program & those who are left stranded by the ongoing refugee ban.
📣Call on your elected leaders NOW. Urge them to support the refugee resettlement program.
cwsglobal.org/action-alert...

TAKE ACTION: Advocate for a refugee admissions goal that reflects humanitarian values and responds to global need | CWS

cwsglobal.org

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 19d

The Refugee Storytellers Collective has partnered with Beyond The Headlines to launch a podcast series featuring the raw, real voices of leaders with lived experience who believe in the power of sharing their stories for social change.

www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/unhe...

Unheard Voices: Hear My Story — Refugee Storytellers Collective

The Refugee Storytellers Collective has partnered with Beyond the Headlines, hosted by Asha Kalathil and Luísa Vieira, to launch "Unheard Voices: Hear My Story" , a podcast series featuring the…

www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 19d

Tune into Episode 13: Zulikha’s Story of Unheard Voices: Hear My Story on Beyond The Headlines!

Learn more and listen to the podcast below.

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 20d

This September the Lab is celebrating our five year anniversary!
Read more about our new core partner, new strategic communications & policy resources, & a recap of our state advocacy work this year with partners on the ground.
www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/the-lab-brie...

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 20d

Our stories connect us, inspire us, & remind us of the beauty of community.
Join NASP Cohort 9 TONIGHT at 6:30 PM ET for "Storytelling Night: Stories of Welcoming."
Let’s share, learn, & celebrate together.
#NASP #StoriesOfWelcoming #WelcomingWeek2025
www.eventbrite.com/e/nasp-cohor...

NASP Cohort9 - 1st Storytelling Night

Get ready to be captivated by the incredible stories shared at NASP Cohort9's 1st Storytelling Night!

www.eventbrite.com

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 20d

New research from Immigration Research Initiative highlights that newcomers contribute to Oregon’s economy in crucial ways.
Newcomers account for 13% of the state’s economic production & they contribute about $33B to Oregon’s economy.
Learn more👇
www.ocpp.org/wp-content/u...

www.ocpp.org

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 21d

TODAY: Join #RefugeeStorytellersCollective members as they answer these questions!
➡️When did you feel welcome in your community?
➡️What are some challenges around welcoming today & how can we navigate these?
➡️How can stories build bridges?
tinyurl.com/WhatItMeansT...
#WelcomingWeek2025

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 21d

In honor of #WelcomingWeek2025, #RefugeeStorytellersCollective members are reflecting on how their definition of home has shifted & how people in their community have made them feel welcome.
Listen to what Mariia had to say & sign the #WeWillWelcome Pledge:
www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/welcoming-pl...

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 22d

Join #NASP Cohort 9 for Storytelling Night!
This event is for everyone who wants to come together to share experiences, celebrate the power of storytelling, & build a community of welcome.
#StoriesOfWelcoming #WelcomingWeek2025
www.eventbrite.com/e/nasp-cohor...

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 22d

As we head into a new school year, Anesa Kajtazovic, an Iowan & refugee from Bosnia, urges educators, parents, & communities to welcome newcomer students:
“We have a moral responsibility to stand up for our youngest & most vulnerable.”

I was a refugee child. Let's welcome these immigrants to our classrooms. | Opinion

Anesa Kajtazovic writes that her experience coming from Bosnia to Iowa at age 10 prompted her to write a children's book.

www.desmoinesregister.com

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 22d

🗓️Join #RefugeeStorytellersCollective members on Sept 17th at 5pm ET for “What It Means to Welcome: Stories We Share."
We'll explore how stories build connection & consider how we can support each other through challenges & barriers.
#WelcomingWeek2025
tinyurl.com/WhatItMeansT...

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 26d

The Refugee Storytellers Collective has partnered with Beyond The Headlines to launch a podcast series featuring the raw, real voices of leaders with lived experience who believe in the power of sharing their stories for social change.

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Unheard Voices: Hear My Story — Refugee Storytellers Collective

The Refugee Storytellers Collective has partnered with Beyond the Headlines to launch "Unheard Voices: Hear My Story" , a podcast series featuring the raw, real voices of leaders with lived…

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 26d

Tune into Episode 16: Mawda’s Story of Unheard Voices: Hear My Story!

Learn more and listen to the podcast below.

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 26d

#WelcomingWeek is happening now from September 12th to September 21st!

Everyone has a part to play in showing our refugee neighbors they're not alone, whether you’re a newcomer yourself or a long time community member.

Sign the #WeWillWelcome Pledge below:

buff.ly/JNrhaMS

Welcoming Pledge

Sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge today!

www.refugeeadvocacylab.org

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 26d

In honor of #WelcomingWeek, the #RefugeeStorytellersCollective asked our members to reflect on how their definition of home has shifted and how people in their community have made them feel welcome.

Listen to what Anita Omary had to say:

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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 27d

The new Narrative Resource Library from @immcouncil.org’s Center for Inclusion & Belonging is a collection of tools to help build more inclusive communities.
Check out the library’s articles, toolkits & case studies on using narrative to foster belonging.

Narrative Strategies for Belonging

Credit: Artwork by Nina Yagual for Amplifier.org and Belonging Begins with Us

belonging.berkeley.edu

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 27d

Join NASP Cohort 9 for their first Storytelling Night!
✨Theme: Stories of Welcoming
🗓️Date: September 18, 2025
⌚Time: 6:30 PM (ET)
Together, we’ll celebrate the power of storytelling and community.
#NASP #StoriesOfWelcoming #WelcomingWeek2025
www.eventbrite.com/e/nasp-cohor...

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 27d

The budget reconciliation bill President Trump signed into law includes the largest cut to food assistance in history.
📣Contact your members of Congress. Urge them to support legislation to reverse these devastating cuts.
cwsglobal.org/action-alert...

Take Action: Urge Your Members of Congress to Support Legislation that Reverses Harmful SNAP Cuts | CWS

cwsglobal.org

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