/news/tags/refugee-resettlement Refugee resettlement en-US Copyright Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /community/2023-02-07/he-restarted-his-education-in-akron-after-leaving-afghanistan Samsor Ziar splits his time working as a full-time receptionist at the International Institute of Akron and attending evening classes at Stark State College of Akron. He restarted his education journey after leaving behind his home in Afghanistan. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /community/2023-02-07/he-restarted-his-education-in-akron-after-leaving-afghanistan Kelly Krabill /npr-news/2023-01-19/the-state-department-launches-a-new-way-for-ordinary-americans-to-resettle-refugees With refugee resettlement organizations stretched thin, the U.S. is trying a different approach. The new private sponsorship program will allow groups of regular people to sponsor refugees. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:11:27 GMT /npr-news/2023-01-19/the-state-department-launches-a-new-way-for-ordinary-americans-to-resettle-refugees Joel Rose /community/2023-01-10/her-job-is-to-help-settle-refugees-in-akron-shes-still-finding-home-for-herself Tamana Ziar helps refugees and immigrants who just moved to the U.S. Her job includes enrolling kids into school, setting up medical appointments and referring newcomers to the English department at the International Institute of Akron. She's also an immigrant herself. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT /community/2023-01-10/her-job-is-to-help-settle-refugees-in-akron-shes-still-finding-home-for-herself Kelly Krabill /health/2022-12-13/seeking-asylum-a-journey-to-escape-congolese-political-violence-and-find-peace-in-northeast-ohio Jonas Mbonga, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, fled to escape an increasingly violent political situation. His travels brought him to the United States where he was detained while applying for asylum. The experience affected his health, he said. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:19:22 GMT /health/2022-12-13/seeking-asylum-a-journey-to-escape-congolese-political-violence-and-find-peace-in-northeast-ohio Sydney Kornegay /news/government-politics/2021-09-17/refugees-are-coming-to-ohio-heres-why-and-how-theyre-doing-it Gov. Mike DeWine's spokesman says the process is set by the federal government. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 02:47:58 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-09-17/refugees-are-coming-to-ohio-heres-why-and-how-theyre-doing-it Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-08-24/akron-welcomes-afghan-refugee-family-many-more-could-follow With tens of thousands of Afghans expected to be resettled across the U.S. in the coming weeks, the International Institute of Akron is ready to welcome families to the area.At least one family has already resettled in Akron. Several more could follow, but the timeline is uncertain. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:38:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-08-24/akron-welcomes-afghan-refugee-family-many-more-could-follow Mark Arehart /news/education/2021-05-07/tutoring-vital-for-refugee-students-in-cleveland-impacted-by-pandemic The pandemic disrupted schooling for kids, teachers and parents alike. For resettled refugee families, there can be added complications. 16. Fri, 07 May 2021 20:21:49 GMT /news/education/2021-05-07/tutoring-vital-for-refugee-students-in-cleveland-impacted-by-pandemic Tony Ganzer /news/government-politics/2020-10-26/for-ohioans-the-future-of-refugee-resettlement-is-at-stake-this-election Refugee resettlement has fallen to historic lows in the United States. The country has gone from sheltering 95,000 people fleeing persecution or war... Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:14:27 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-26/for-ohioans-the-future-of-refugee-resettlement-is-at-stake-this-election Paige Pfleger /news/community/2018-01-08/local-refugee-resettlement-agencies-deal-with-drastic-cuts-and-trump-policy-changes Both of Summit County’s resettlement agencies are likely to survive the Trump administration’s latest restructuring of refugee efforts nationwide. But… Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:31:00 GMT /news/community/2018-01-08/local-refugee-resettlement-agencies-deal-with-drastic-cuts-and-trump-policy-changes M.L. Schultze