Tag: refugees
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Finding refuge in central Wis.: Wausau man shares refugee experience
Tucked amongst the tree and hills of Thailand near the Laotian border in the 1970s, a camp called Ban Vinai was the largest encampment of Hmong refugees fleeing the North Vietnamese. That is where … Read Full Article
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With history of welcoming refugees, La Crosse looks to join regional efforts embracing Afghans
A resolution welcoming Afghan refugees to the city is largely a symbolic measure that does not take any tangible action, and instead serves as a welcome mat. Read Full Article
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Wausau could receive up to 85 refugees in the coming year, including some Afghan evacuees
The Ethiopian Community Development Council announced Wednesday they are planning to resettle as many as 85 refugees in Wausau, including Afghans. Read Full Article
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‘This is life’: In North Carolina mountains, Hmong refugees grow rice, uphold food sovereignty
Lee’s One Fortune Farm is a symbol of a life rebuilt after the Vietnam War, which left the Lees to scratch out an existence in the Laotian jungle. Read Full Article
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Hmong Minnesotans see parallels in Afghan refugee crisis.
The U.S. military’s evacuation from Afghanistan has brought back painful memories for members of Minnesota’s Hmong community. For some, the desperate plight of Afghan refugees mirrors their own … Read Full Article
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Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin funds non-profits helping refugees
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin helps organizations come up with the funds to continue their efforts working to help refugees. They also educate the community. The CEO and President of … Read Full Article
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Hmong Minnesotans see parallels in Afghan refugee crisis
The U.S. military’s evacuation from Afghanistan has brought back painful memories for members of Minnesota’s Hmong community. For some, the desperate plight of Afghan refugees mirrors their own … Read Full Article
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Afghan Refugee Effort Prompts Reminders of Hmong Experience
While there were challenges along the way, those who stepped into larger roles served as culture brokers, giving Hmong communities a bigger voice. Today, there are calls for giving Afghan refugees the … Read Full Article
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Milwaukee woman recounts own refugee experience, provides prospective as new wave of refugees arrive
Mayhoua Moua was six years old when her home country of Laos fell to communism in the aftermath of the Vietnam War in May of 1975. Read Full Article
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Southeast Asian refugees see echoes of their own plight in the Afghan crisis
As the nation prepares to resettle tens of thousands of Afghans, many Southeast Asian Americans are recalling their own desperate escapes to the United States. They know the trauma of war can linger … Read Full Article
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Montana politicians respond to resettlement of 75 Afghan refugees to Missoula
Greg Gianforte said Montana will welcome those seeking ‘freedom and safety’ after fleeing the Taliban. U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale said he ‘will not allow this Administration to compromise the safety of … Read Full Article
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NASH COLUMN: Nothing to fear from refugees
I worked in Wisconsin Rapids at a company that provided job training and placement. They were extremely successful programs instituted and overseen by Gov. Tommy Thompson’s administration. Read Full Article
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Camden: Resettling refugees redux
Like many Americans old enough to remember the fall of Saigon, the video of people being evacuated from Kabul brings back memories of another time and another war. Read Full Article
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Editorial: Plans needed to aid refugees
While the final numbers probably won’t be released for a while, it’s clear that Wisconsin is playing a significant role in helping Afghan evacuees following the Taliban’s takeover. Officials have … Read Full Article
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Hmong refugee of Eau Claire reflects on her journey
Thousands of Afghan refugees have arrived in the U.S., including right here in Wisconsin, seeking safety and a better life. News 18 spoke with a local Hmong refugee who reflects on her journey … Read Full Article
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As Afghan refugees arrive in the U.S., Southeast Asian American advocates urge more support
Many Vietnamese, Lao, Hmong, and Cambodian Americans see their own families’ journeys to America in the voyage Afghans are making now. Read Full Article
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Editorial by Philadelphia Inquirer: Afghans are welcome here
Afghan refugees began arriving at Philadelphia International Airport, and elected officials, including Mayor Jim Kenney, have rightly expressed “solidarity with Afghan refugees,” as the city “looks fo … Read Full Article