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Their Story is Our Story @TSOSrefugees

We collect and share the experiences of refugees to deepen understanding and influence action.

Joined September 2016
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☝🏼 week until #worldrefugeeday ! Who’s going to join us at one of our events? tsosrefugees.org/events
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May your Passover be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends. Happy Passover to those who celebrate! #passover #tsosrefugees #theirstoryisourstory #refugeestories #happypassover
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"Every step is a testament to the strength of the human spirit." 🕊️✨ Follow this month as we share the stories of resilient #asylumseekers and educate on #asylum . tsosrefugees.org/stories/asy…

Asylum

The beginning of 10 hours in a room with 30 people whose very lives are on the line. People from Eritrea, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq sit with chairs…

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Happy #Easter from Their Story is Our Story! Wishing everyone who celebrates a season filled with compassion, renewal, and the warmth of community.
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"Pat's journey from West Africa to Italy is one of incredible resilience. Forced to leave her village due to cultural practices and surviving unimaginable hardships, she now shares her harrowing yet inspiring tale. 🌍 tsosrefugees.org/stories/why…

The Journey: My Heart Felt Dead

When I married, I had twins, and my father said, “This is bad juju [dark witchcraft].” He did not want to see twins; his society forbids twins. I took my…

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After 4 years in Egypt, the challenges faced by refugees weighed heavy on Erica's mind. How can we ensure their situations are truly temporary? 🌍 tsosrefugees.org/blog/2022/0…

A Life of Waiting

For those who are displaced in Egypt, inflation and long-term limbo impact the realities of life and livelihood.

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"The Taliban came and gave me a warning, but I did not stop." Read more about a trained dermatologist from Afghanistan who struggles to find a way to practice in the United States as a refugee: tsosrefugees.org/stories/the…

The Taliban Came and Gave Me a Warning, But I Did Not Stop | A female…

A female doctor in Afghanistan takes a brave stand against the oppressive Taliban rules restricting reconstructive surgeries designed to repair women…

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"The Taliban came and gave me a warning, but I did not stop." Read more about a trained dermatologist from Afghanistan who struggles to find a way to practice in the United States as a refugee: tsosrefugees.org/stories/the…

The Taliban Came and Gave Me a Warning, But I Did Not Stop | A female…

A female doctor in Afghanistan takes a brave stand against the oppressive Taliban rules restricting reconstructive surgeries designed to repair women…

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"The unstoppable force of midwives in Cox's Bazar save lives and transform childbirth into a beautiful journey. Their passion and commitment are shaping a future where every mother and baby thrive. Read more here: tsosrefugees.org/stories/mid…

Midwives of Cox's Bazar

Hope Foundation, based in Bangladesh’s massive refugee camp, will train several hundred midwives over the next few years to be at the forefront of the…

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Yesterday marked the 1st day of Ramadan- Islam's holy month. Learning about & sharing the traditions of other cultures is a great way to build a welcoming community. #tsosrefugees #refugees #Ramadan
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"I want them to dream to know that we can do it". From the civil war in the DRC to owning her own dress shop, Natalie wants to give foster kids, like herself, the opportunity to succeed in life. Read her story here: tsosrefugees.org/stories/bel…
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Looking for a rewarding volunteer experience to overcome your winter blues? Read about one of our favorite organizations here: welcome.us/become-a-sponsor
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Ievgenii Shulga “Eugene” says, “We Ukrainians need to find jobs because we are hardworking people who strongly believe in success through hard work. We just need support for the first period of time.” Read more about his powerful story here: tsosrefugees.org/stories/a-u…
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What random act of kindness will you do for #randomactsofkindnessday ? Here are some ideas ⬇️
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Their Story is Our Story retweeted
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
@Refugees
15 Feb 2024
People become refugees not by choice, but by circumstance.
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What 3 words describe how you want your life to feel? If you ask Vitlaii and Lidiia, refugees from Ukraine, they'd say "Safety. Kindness. Security". tsosrefugees.org/stories/vit…
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"It’s hard leaving the known for the unknown." A Nigerian couple, living in Ukraine, tell their story of how they stayed together with their three kids. Read here: tsosrefugees.org/stories/we-… #theirstoryisourstory #ukraine #ukrainerefugees #ukrainerefugeesponsor

We Took Our Own Path

I am a medical doctor and I resided in Ukraine, from 2010 to 2022. He's also a medical doctor. When the war started Emmanuel was in Odessa for a medical…

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Mariia, from Ukraine, moved to the U.S. & found a sense of belonging in her local community choir. Where do you feel like you belong? Read Maria’s story: tsosrefugees.org/stories/we-… #theirstoryisourstory #refugees #tsos #volunteer #connectedcommunities
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Their Story is Our Story retweeted
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
@Refugees
29 Jan 2024
Refugees bring with them more than what they have in their suitcase.
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