LGBT refugees: In search of a safe haven
Photo Courtesy: JFCS "In all cases, I wish we could have done more for these LGBTI refugees, you know... how can we help this person survive, how can we help them get on their feet, become independent and self-sufficient?" - Wade’s voice sank low Last week, in this blog post , we spoke about the importance of language support and clear communication for the immigrant diaspora in the United States. This week, as we approach World Refugee Day, we decide to look into the struggles faced by different marginalized refugee groups. In our quest to learn the insider's perspectives, we talked to our partner organizations who are serving these groups. We come across startling stories of people who were running away not only from politically unstable countries but also from their own families who refused to accept their identity. As an LGBTI Refugee Services Coordinator at the Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay (JFCS East Bay), Wade is one of the few...