I lived a very comfortable life as a lawyer in my country, but I was threatened almost daily.
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I wish my best friend could be with me, but I know she would be proud of everything I have done to make our dreams come true.
I was not sure what the process of refugee claim was about. I was lost and confused.
The annual #Ride4Refuge event at COMPASS is a very meaningful and fun way for people in our community to gather in support of refugee claimants. Matt and Kendra Shantz are two of the kind-hearted participants on the “The Young & The Rest Of Us” team that joined us this year and have graciously shared whyRead more
I can support my family and give them a safe future. This is what is important for me.
April 7, 2021
Samuel sat in a chair in one of our meeting rooms, slouched and dejected. His children played nearby. His wife sat watching him with tears in her eyes. On this day, he was meeting with our staff to talk about his next steps. His head hurt, the lights bothered his eyes, and the sounds of his children banging on toys were like a jack-hammer.
February 24, 2021
A year ago, I couldn’t have imagined the direction my life took. My childhood dream was to be a lawyer, and finally, that dream became a reality when I started law school. After my graduation, I looked for ways to give back to my community by improving the social and political conditions in my country.Read more
August 30, 2020
