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. …
In 1996, I came to the U.S. from my hometown of Kiev, Ukraine to be a translator at the Atlanta Olympic Games. I remember landing in the U.S. and being excited to explore Atlanta and connect with people from around the world. After the Olympics concluded, I wound up staying in Atlanta where I met …
Being involved in the community has been a priority for me over the last two decades of living in Atlanta. My family and I are fortunate to enjoy good health and to be in a stable financial situation, but it is not lost on me that this is not the case for everyone. And it …
After residing for four consecutive years in the United States, I’ve learned the structure of the government, political parties, and most importantly the drastic impact of voting in the election process when it comes to having your thoughts, values, and vision represented. Citizenship plays a crucial role here, otherwise, you are deprived of this ultra-unique …
This month marks one year since the fall of Afghanistan. Twelve months ago, thousands of Afghans were thrust into an impossible situation, rushing to evacuate their country in a moment of complete chaos. Many had to leave family and friends behind to relocate to safety in the United States. They initially lived in tents on …
Every year as summer comes to a close, we turn here at New AP to the upcoming school year and the resumption of our after school programs in September. For the 2022-2023 school year, we will have programs at two elementary sites, Jolly Elementary School and International Community School (ISC), as well as one middle …
Padam Giri is a Case Manager and Employment Specialist with New AmericanPathways Resettlement and Resource Navigation (R&RN) program. I came to the United States on April 19, 2010, at midnight with my parents. When we arrived at the Atlanta airport we were welcomed by our Case Manager from World Relief Atlanta. My first year in the …