Jamilla knew something was wrong with her baby boy. At 6 months old, Nabil hadn’t grown much since birth. His body still resembled a newborn, and he showed no signs of maturing. Jamilla and her son fled the violence in their city and now live in a refugee camp on the...
“There’s no place like home.” That’s what Dorothy famously said in the 1939 film, “The Wizard of Oz.” Decades later those words are still being sewn onto pillows and mounted on walls. But for refugees around the world, it’s more than just a popular catchphrase. It’s a...
“I used to live a normal, quiet life with my family …” Lina’s sentiments are echoed by refugees worldwide. You’ve seen the piles of rubble on the evening news. Images of families displaced from their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs....
Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see them: Chocolates and heart-shaped candies lining the shelves. Roses sold by the dozen. Red and pink greeting cards with lovely sentiments. These all point to one special occasion — Valentine’s Day. Perhaps your kids are...
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year. I love spending time with my family, eating a delicious meal, and celebrating all we’ve had to be thankful for over the past year. We are truly blessed. But one of my favorite ways to express my gratitude is by...
