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 …
Inés Rodriguez joined New AP in February as the Family Empowerment Department Manager. The concept of family empowerment can mean different things to different regions of the world. At New AP, the Family Empowerment team provides early intervention, family violence prevention, and targeted women’s career development support. Together, Inés and her team are helping new …
This month’s thought leader piece is written by Baindu Akinrotiba. Baindu is a two-time AmeriCorps alum, with one year of service being completed at New American Pathways. She received her master’s in social work with a focus on international social work, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Baindu now serves as the New American Pathways Community Partnerships Coordinator …
This month’s thought leader piece features Dr. Hogai G. Nassery and her thoughts on the crisis in Afghanistan. Dr. Hogai is a family physician and the co-founder of the Afghan American Alliance of Georgia. Her family immigrated to the United States in 1973, after a coup d’etat in Afghanistan. Her parents sponsored numerous Afghan families …
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For this month’s thought leader piece, Yehimi Cambrón shares her story of being a DACAmented artist, activist, public speaker, and entrepreneur in Atlanta. She immigrated to the US with her family when she was seven, leaving San Antonio Villalongín, a small town in Michoacán, México. Cambrón’s work elevates the stories of immigrants, celebrates their humanity, …