But refugee families arrive in America with very little. USCRI strives to help them integrate into their new communities. Yet arriving in a new country and culture can be overwhelming. Together, we can help make things easier for kids like Oumar and Mohamed.
Young refugee and unaccompanied children, many who face discrimination and language barriers, enter school in America without even the basics of their peers—a computer, internet access, and school supplies like backpacks, pencils and notebooks. A generous, one-time gift could mean such a difference for a young, aspiring refugee child beginning his first school year in a new community.