Somali Refugee Crisis: Why You Should Care?

Somali refugees and volunteers

The term refugee comes from the word “refuge,” which means a safe shelter in which a person resides when in need of protection. The term was initially used for Protestants who fled France when the Edict of Nantes was revoked in 1685. Fast forward to today, refugees are defined as people who are forced to […]

Affordable Housing Crisis: Big Problem for Somali Refugees in Ohio

Youth initiative program by Somali Community Link in Ohio

Everyone deserves to have a living space that they can call home. What is a decent living space for you? A house with individual rooms, a living room for everyone to share and enjoy at, and a dining area? It’s not the same for refugees since all they want is a decent home where all […]

Factors Preventing Somali Refugees from Recommencing Their Education

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child’s Article 28 clearly states that every child has the right to acquire education, including the right to a place in curricular support, school, assistance, and protection. This also includes having a safe and caring environment where children can grow and learn. Even though there are […]