Refugee slideshow
This week's story from Sadie Babits about mental health and Idaho's growing refugee population started as a three-part radio series.You can hear from Khaled Wali at Oregon Public Broadcasting and...
View ArticleFour-Day Soccer Camp Unites Refugee Communities
Ann Morrison Park, usually occupied with Frisbee golf players or joggers on a Tuesday morning, was bustling with more than 100 rambunctious refugee children for the “One World Soccer Camp”, a program...
View ArticleBear Camp Provides Refugee Kids with Bikes, Life Skills, Plenty of Fun
Three young teenagers peddle down the side of Camelsback Hill, boldly careening across the lower end of the park. They dismount and greet their companions with looks of accomplishment and satisfaction...
View ArticleSlideshow: World Refugee Day 2011
Boise's 10th World Refugee Day happened Saturday at the Grove. Among the festivities, 31 refugees became naturalized American citizens.…
View ArticleMayor Bieter Honors Congo Refugee Fidel Nshombo as a New American
Fidel Nshombo, who came to Boise in 2006 after surviving the conflict in Congo, and much, much more, was honored with a U.S. flag from the U.S. Capitol at Boise City Hall Tuesday. Boise Mayor Dave...
View ArticleNew Americans Celebrate Citizenship
Emotions ran high June 23 as 20 refugees from 12 different nations became new U.S. citizens with family and supporters looking on, along with a few hundred of their new new friends. "What you have just...
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