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When Mulu fled conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia with her family, she used a jerry-can as a boat to cross the river to Sudan. They arrived at Gedaref refugee camp with almost no possessions. Conflict and violence has forced more than 60,000 refugees like Mulu to seek safety in Sudan. Hear from other women like Mulu here.

Each year, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Charlottesville resettles some 200 refugees, helping them to achieve economic self-­sufficiency, a sense of security and social integration. Through the New Roots program, refugees are able to share their heritage and build healthy lives in Charlottesville. This short film tells the stories of a few notable growers who are doing just that.

A home can mean many things. Warmth. Good food. Family traditions. It's where we go to feel safe and be with the ones we love. But for so many refugee families, home no longer exists. You can give families a sense of home—no matter where they are. Home may be far away for refugee and asylum-seeking families, but because of you, rescue is close by.