I’m Kevin Mulamba and I work at New American Pathways as a Resettlement Case Specialist. I’m from Congo (DRC) but was born and raised in Burundi. I wanted to work at New AP because I’m a refugee myself. I know how hard it can be to move to a country where you don’t speak the …
One of the biggest barriers for newly arriving refugees and immigrants is language. Speaking English is a key factor in building a pathway to success in their new homes. Without proficiency in English, refugees and immigrants struggle to attend school and obtain work. Our English At Home (EAH) program serves refugees who are unable to …
My name is Yotin Srivanjarean and I was born and raised in a small town close to the floating market area called Paktho in the city of Ratchaburi, Thailand. I started helping my family’s business selling food when I was 10 years old. For a better education, I had an opportunity to attend high school …
My name is Lino Diadi Momo. I moved to the United States in 2003 at the age of 24 as a Lost Boy refugee from Sudan. The outbreak of civil war in Sudan in 1983 led to the heavy recruitment of child soldiers by the two opposing sides as well as the upheaval of daily …
What’s your name, your AmeriCorps title, and where are you from? My name is Abigail Klima, I am the Elementary Curriculum Member at New American Pathways, and I’m from North Carolina. Tell us a little bit about your background. I moved around a bit growing up, but stayed the longest in a little town in …
Our April Thought Leader is Kim Verska, a lawyer in Atlanta and one of the owners and Managing Partners of Culhane Meadows PLLC. Kim has worked closely with our Ukrainian intake team as a volunteer and is a member of our Advisory Council. We interviewed her about her experience volunteering with New American Pathways and …
I am originally from South Sudan, but I grew up in Tanzania. I’ve worked at New American Pathways for 4 years and currently I work as a Family Advocate. A large part of my job is to provide support and advocacy for individuals and families. We offer a variety of assistance including emotional support, connecting …
The New Americans Celebration is the annual day of education and outreach for refugees, immigrants, and allied communities. For ten years, the Coalition of Refugee Services Agencies has organized this day that is devoted to elevating the stories and contributions of Georgia’s refugees and immigrants and advocating for a more welcoming state. On Tuesday, February …
Recently I submitted a DNA sample to one of the popular genetics testing companies. My first purpose was to find any genetic health dispositions I may have. Fortunately, there were no health surprises but the richness of my ancestry was another story. Sparing lots of detail I was able to determine my ancestors arrived in …
A large part of my role as Resettlement Coordinator is pre-arrival logistics. Before an individual or family is even booked to fly to Georgia, I oversee and manage their biographical information, medical information, and general family makeup. My job was turned upside down last year with the influx of arrivals, particularly from Afghanistan and Ukraine. …