News & Updates

The latest news, updates, and blog posts from Refugee Congress and our Delegates.

All | News | Press Statements | Blog

Rhode Island’s refugee communities react to rioting at the US Capitol

Aleia Mariel 1/14/21 Aleia Mariel 1/14/21

Rhode Island’s refugee communities react to rioting at the US Capitol

The Boston Globe

Read More

Aleia Mariel 12/15/20 Aleia Mariel 12/15/20

Confronting gender-based violence in Myanmar

Asian Times

Read More

Mahdi Akal and Issa Spatrisano

Aleia Mariel 11/18/20 Aleia Mariel 11/18/20

Mahdi Akal and Issa Spatrisano

StoryCorp

Read More

Refugee Congress Delegate Ally Ntumba Talks about Welcoming Immigrants & Refugees

Aleia Mariel 9/20/20 Aleia Mariel 9/20/20

Refugee Congress Delegate Ally Ntumba Talks about Welcoming Immigrants & Refugees

Refugee Congress

Read More

Catherine McAuley Center opens shelter for Cedar Terrace Apartments

Aleia Mariel 8/17/20 Aleia Mariel 8/17/20

Catherine McAuley Center opens shelter for Cedar Terrace Apartments

Iowa’s News Now

Read More

Camel to Salmon: A Journey in Food from Somalia to Alaska

Aleia Mariel 5/20/20 Aleia Mariel 5/20/20

Camel to Salmon: A Journey in Food from Somalia to Alaska

Edible Alaska

Read More

JFA Now: The Karen Struggle - Myra Dahgaypaw

Aleia Mariel 4/8/20 Aleia Mariel 4/8/20

JFA Now: The Karen Struggle - Myra Dahgaypaw

Facebook

Read More

Their past was a nightmare. For many refugees, the Dream Center offers hope.

Aleia Mariel 4/6/20 Aleia Mariel 4/6/20

Their past was a nightmare. For many refugees, the Dream Center offers hope.

The Christian Science Monitor

Read More

Meet Tecle: Boise’s first refugee from Africa to run for local office

Aleia Mariel 1/24/20 Aleia Mariel 1/24/20

Meet Tecle: Boise’s first refugee from Africa to run for local office

IRC

Read More

Refugees Helping to Bring More Fresh Food to the Far North

Aleia Mariel 7/5/18 Aleia Mariel 7/5/18

Refugees Helping to Bring More Fresh Food to the Far North

Next City

Read More

Refugee needs and contributions highlighted at Iowa City summit

Aleia Mariel 6/16/17 Aleia Mariel 6/16/17

Refugee needs and contributions highlighted at Iowa City summit

Iowa City Press - Citizen

Read More

Myra Dahgaypaw, an ethnic minority in Myanmar, vows not to let her people disappear

Aleia Mariel 4/28/15 Aleia Mariel 4/28/15

Myra Dahgaypaw, an ethnic minority in Myanmar, vows not to let her people disappear

The World

Read More