Food For Thought: The Asylum Process: A Personal Story (Part ll)
Thu, Apr 21
|Zoom
As part two of our series on immigration, we’ll take a personal look at the asylum process. Due to the sensitivity of the topic, this session will not be recorded, it will be LIVE.
Time & Location
Apr 21, 2022, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Zoom
About the Event
Join us on Thursday, April 21, at 12:15 pm via Zoom to learn about the overall asylum process, hear personal stories, and learn how we, the faith community can support migrants.
When someone arrives in the US having fled a situation of grave danger in their home country, they’re placed into court proceedings where they present their case for asylum. With limited English skills and often living in poverty, they're often confused by the complexities of the immigration system and everyday life. The challenges can be overwhelming. A Tu Lado (“By Your Side”) is a local interfaith volunteer organization that pairs faith communities with asylum seekers for partnerships of accompaniment, mutual understanding and advocacy.
We’ll hear the personal story of one asylum seeker, Danya living in our community and also from the faith community supporting her, Kieley Wilson. Due to the sensitivity of the topic, this session will not be…