Refugee Mentor Leads Parent Program in US

A refugee from Myanmar now resides in a city in the United States. After fleeing conflict, she volunteers with a local aid organization. She coordinates a program helping newly arrived children and parents navigate the American school system. Her work supports students in a local school district with language and academic skills. Although she has built a stable life in the US, she hopes to reunite with her family in Myanmar, where violence continues. Her story highlights the challenges of resettlement and the importance of community support for refugees.