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Meet refugee changemakers who are shaping policies, art, traditions, dreams and futures in ordinary—and extraordinary—ways.

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we asked ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ volunteers why they donate their time and talents to welcome refugees to our community.

A refugee from Syria, Saddam worked incredibly hard against the odds to re-enter his profession. Now that he has obtained his barber license, Saddam is ready to build his clientele base here in Boise.

In partnership with Salt Lake Community College and with generous support from Marriott International, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Salt Lake City provides training to refugees who are seeking to gain skills needed to enter a career in the hospitality sector.

Two sisters arrived in Baltimore from Cuba in June 2017 with ambitions to learn English, work, study and be independent.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ clients are resettled in Farmville through Co-Sponsor groups.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ clients are resettled in Farmville through Co-Sponsor groups.

As an immigration intern at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Salt Lake City, Desi Crane spent her summer supporting refugees, asylees and other immigrants as they navigated the U.S. immigration system.

The humanitarian visited devastated communities to speak with residents who have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods.