It is Fate Taking the Lead, Not Me and You

     What does it mean to be a refugee? I have asked myself this question countless times. Broadly speaking, the answer is simple (refugees are...

Spotlight on a Refugee

     My name is Anida Magaya. I am a Sudanese refugee woman.  I have been relocated to the United States from Cairo, Egypt.  I arrived in Rochester...

The War Zone Kids and Mayhem Live In

     The date is December 5th, 1990, and place is Mogadishu, Somali capital. That morning the sun rose on that beautiful coastline city. Everything was ok. Jama woke up, bathed, brushed his teeth, and ....

The Muse Family

     The Refugee Resettlement Program at Catholic Charities is a lifeline for persons fleeing oppression around the world.  We have the wonderful opportunity of....