Courtesy of International Institute A local refugee will share his story of escape and survival Sunday, March 15, at Holy Family Parish from 7 to 8 p.m. Lost Boy, Bol Aweng, fled his country of Southern Sudan in 1987, at the tender age of 6, along with 35,000 other Lost Boys. While walking 1,500 miles to Ethiopia and then to Kenya, he survived attacks by government … [Read more...]
Local man brings suicide awareness, opens dialogue with Akron’s refugee community (Article and Video)
Stop Suicide event takes place Feb. 28 at North High School — A case worker at the International Institute is tired of seeing the depression, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts that overwhelm some of his fellow Bhutanese in Akron. The suicide rate among refugees is nearly double what it is for U.S.-born residents, says Amber Subba, (pronounced Ahm-ber), who is co-hosting … [Read more...]
North Hill tour highlights diverse culture in local business
While two dozen community members filed into the pews of Urban Vision Ministries, they were handed small paper bags that contained handouts on local organizations, in addition to a folded piece of paper -- the North Hill “asset map.” The map contains many area businesses, nonprofits and attractions. Color coded dots represent dining spots, event venues, schools, shops and … [Read more...]
From Nepal to Akron: Refugee’s journey brings new opportunity (Article and Video)
Refugee studies computer engineering, works at International Institute of Akron -- Sagar Timsina doesn’t remember Bhutan. The 22-year-old was only a couple months old when his parents were forced to leave their country and their home. Sitting in his family’s home in Akron, he explains how his family came to live in the United States. He seems comfortable in the space, … [Read more...]
