

Land Mines
While refugees are attempting to escape from the war happening in their home country, they begin a journey far away from the hurting and...


We are all Misunderstood
I wanted to flashback to a blog post I wrote while studying abroad in Morocco last summer. It shares thoughts about becoming culturally...


Cultural Awareness
When you have a good camera and live in the city of Pittsburgh why not go adventure around town? With the growth of refugees in...
A Pittsburgh Story
This is a story from the Jewish Family and Children Services organization that helps resettle refugees in Pittsburgh. There is hope in...


Angelina Jolie is more than a beautiful face
Now some of you might be asking, "Why are you writing about Angelina Jolie?" Most people don't know the amazing work she has done from a...
Stand Together
In light of the recent news about Brussels pray for the injustice in the world along with those who are suffering due to these recent...


The Hopeful Mural
A street artist named Banksy painted a mural of Steve Jobs in a France refugee camp. The photo of Steve Jobs includes him holding a bag...


From Bhutan to Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette shares a story about refugees from Bhutan coming to America. Since 2006 nearly 1,300 refugees have come from...


Research and Coffee
While sitting here with my cup of coffee I want to share what resettlement means and also to share more about what the UNHCR does for...
The First of Many
I am finally able to begin these blogs for the Hope In Pittsburgh campaign. For those of you who still are unsure what exactly this is,...