“I was interested in becoming a refugee advocate to help people new to the US find the community and resources they need. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a good life here, and I want to help refugees feel at home in this country. ”

Hala Anderson

“As a daughter of refugees, whose father was part of the Vietnamese Boat People, I became a Refugee Advocate to be a resource that my parents never had when they first resettled in Massachusetts. With each small step, I hope to contribute to making a positive difference for even just one refugee family in the Greater Worcester area!”

Helen Vo

“ I first became engaged with the refugee community when I volunteered at our local resettlement organization in Albany, NY as a civics tutor and art teacher. Working with children, I became more aware of the needs of families arriving in the United States. Now, as a student at Smith College, I value the opportunity to work as a refugee advocate in my new community.

Lily Gould