Refugees

Aaron Greenburg: Experienced It All

by Margaret

We interviewed Aaron Greenburg about what he does at UNICEF

Name: Armant L’Heureux Social Justice Group: Refugees Date of Fieldwork: January 22, 2018 Name of Organization: N/A Name of Organization/Person/People with Whom We Met: Bill Bailey, Abdula and Mahmoud. Type of Fieldwork: Interview What we did: We interviewed two refugees from Syria with the help of a former LREI High School teacher, Bill Bailey, who now helps refugees get settled…

by 22armantl

Name: Armant L’Heureux Social Justice Group: Refugees Date of Fieldwork: January 29, 2018 Name of Organization: Catholic Charities Person (people) with whom I met and their job titles: Siddika Degia Type of Fieldwork: Direct Action What I did: We went to Catholic Charities, a charity foundation that helps with many areas including refugees. First, Siddika showed us a slideshow about what…

by Hudson

We spoke with two refugees who were helped to get here and resettle by the church where Bill volunteers.

by Hudson

We marched through the street singing and chanting.

by Hudson

We got a presentation about what the Refugee Resettlement Office at Catholic Charities did, and what the difference between an asylum seeker and a refugee is. Then we made toiletry packages for people who need them.

by Hudson

We spoke to Aaron Greenburg, and he told us about the paths that most refugees leaving the middle east take. He also told us about the refugee camps he lived in.

by Rue

We visited Catholic Charities, this is an organization that works in many fields, though the section we visited was working with refugees and asylies. We met with Ziddika Degia who is the volunteer coordinator at Catholic Charities. She gave us a presentation on refugees and what they do at the organization. This includes legal advice and help, education and therapy. Then we packaged toiletry bags that the organization provided for new refugees that come with nothing. It was a really informing fieldwork and was good because it was hands-on.

by Rue

by Margaret

We went to Catholic Charities near Fulton Street. First, Ms. Degia presented to us about what they do, and then we helped package toiletries.

by Margaret

We spoke with Abdulla and Mamoud about their experiences as Syrian refugees. We also learned more about what the church does to support refugees like them.

by 22armantl

Name: Armant L’Heureux Social Justice Group: Refugees Date of Fieldwork: December 1, 2017 Name of Organization: The Arab American Family Support Center Person (people) with whom I met and their job titles: Hannah Type of Fieldwork: Interview What I did: We talked to a few people at the center about how they help refugees adjust into their new life. What I…

by 22armantl

Name: Armant L’Heureux Social Justice Group: Refugees Date of Fieldwork: December 6, 2017 Name of Organization: Person (people) with whom I met and their job titles: Ahmed Al Rubaye Type of Fieldwork: Interview What I did: We interviewed Mr. Al Rubaye, a former civil engineer from Iraq who was forced to flee when he was targeted. What I learned: We…

by 22armantl

Name: Armant Social Justice Group: Refugees Date of Fieldwork: November 21, 2017 Name of Organization: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Person (people) with whom I met and their job titles: Tina Hinh Type of Fieldwork: Interview What I did: We interviewed Tina Hinh, a worker at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees about how refugees come into the U.S.…

by 22armantl

Name: Armant Social Justice Group: Refugees Date of Fieldwork: December 8, 2017 Name of Organization: Office Of Refugee Resettlement Person (people) with whom I met and their job titles: Robert Carey-Former director of ORR, the Office of Refugee Resettlement Type of Fieldwork: Interview What I did: We interviewed Bob Carey, the former director of the ORR under Obama’s supervision. The…

by Margaret

We interviewed Mr. Carey about what we can do to help refugees, and about the current refugee situation in the United States.

by Margaret

We interviewed Ms. Hinh about how refugees come into the United States, and what specifically the UNHCR does to help Refugees once they are in the United States.

by Margaret

We interviewed Mr. Al Rubaye about his experiences as a refugee fleeing from Iraq.

by Rue

We had a face-time interview with the former Director of the Office for Refugee Resettlement, Bob Carey. Bob Carey was the Director of the Office for Refugee Resettlement under the Obama administration.

by Rue

We had a face-time interview with Mr. Al’Rubaye, a refugee from Iraq, who gave us first hand information on refugees.

by Rue

We when to the AAFSC and interviewed Hannah Mcintire and a few other people who worked there. Then they gave us a tour of the organization while explaining what they do and what programs that have.