Refugees in the Bay Area: Welcoming Our Neighbors
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Join us for an intimate conversation about life in the Bay Area for refugees and asylum seekers fleeing unrest for a brighter future.
Just over a year ago, Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered one of the world's largest refugee crises since World War II. This was not long after the Taliban 2021 takeover of Afghanistan which forced millions of Afghans to flee their homeland. Together, Afghans and Ukrainians are among the millions who have been forced to leave their countries due to war, political violance and social unrest. By some counts, more than 100 million people are displaced globally. Many seeking asylum are being turned away at borders around the world. This is a critical moment for all of us to reaffirm and redouble our support for refugees and asylum seekers.
The United States is among the world leaders in refugee resettlement. However, the grant of asylum and resettlement is only the beginning for refugees who must create a life and become a part of their new American communities.
Who is there to help them fill the gaps and get their bearings?
How can we welcome our gloabal neighbors and help them as they adjust to life in this wonderful strange new place they now call home?