Dear Friend,   
 
Over the past few weeks, USCRI team members have been on the frontlines, helping resettle newly arrived Afghan refugees. We spoke with Kerri True-Funk, Field Office Director of USCR’s Des Moines office, who along with other USCRI staff recently spent time at Ft. Lee and Ft. McCoy, working directly with Afghan refugees through their intake process.

The new arrivals represent a wide cross-section of people of all ages and backgrounds. Many have been significantly impacted by their recent experiences in Afghanistan. Most share a concern about the families left behind, and what the future holds.  

Despite the uncertainly, there is hope. Hope that resonates through the laughter and smiles of the children, who manage to find joy in each moment of their new lives. Hope that tomorrow holds the promise of a brighter future – free from danger, violence and worry.