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This part of our website is dedicated to global partners who do similar things around the world welcoming migrant newcomers. Our hope is to lock arms with those who do similar work with the same heart to both support from & learn from each other.
Loren Balisky is the director & founder of Kinbrace. Kinbrace is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Kinbrace is a community that we learned about through the book "Refuge Reimagined", & the community is a source of inspiration for our Welcome Homes. We're very thankful for Loren to take time with us to explain: what the Kinbrace community does, where it started, & what they have their fingers into in serving "Refugee Claimants".
Amber Elworth & her team co-manage a coffee shop in Baton Rouge called "Lighthouse Coffee". Lighthouse was specifically started to hire migrant newcomers. We hope that Amber's story encourages individuals our network to consider and dream about starting similar kinds of businesses with the same heart!
Denise Dagher is the director of Kids Alive Lebanon (or Dar El-Awlad). Dar El-Awlad has been in existence addressing various crises of displaced children since the 1948 Nakba. Dar El-Awlad has served displaced Palestinians, Sudanese, Iraqis, & most recently Syrians through a variety of means & programs. This interview was recorded on December 3, 2024. Our interview covers how most recent events have affected Dar El-Awlad. Please want & listen!
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