In our Voices blog, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers share their experiences and thoughts with other newcomers. Blog posts are published mostly in English.

USAHello image The benefits of volunteering activities are a new concept for many newcomers. Of course, lending a hand to people in need is just as common in other cultures. But American society makes the most of the benefits of volunteering. Volunteering has provided me with many benefits and was personally fulfilling. As I searched ... Read more

Moving away from home can alter your habits. It is important to keep healthy habits in your routine. As far as I know, all cultures in the world encourage healthy habits. I remember back in Kurdish culture in the Middle East, people were always saying that eating healthfully will keep you to perform healthily. Many ... Read more

A Dreamer shares his reaction to President Trump’s policies. On September 5, while President Trump was signing a document to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA, I was signing a check for over $28,000 to pay my 2016 taxes. DACA protects eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States. ... Read more

Under-age refugee and immigrants automatically become citizens when their parents obtain their naturalization. But getting my citizenship is still a big decision. In the United States, if your parents become citizens before you turn eighteen years of age, you automatically become a citizen. Luckily for me, I am already a citizen, but within the system. I ... Read more