Redefining Refugee

There are nearly 80 million forcibly displaced people around the world, the highest levels of displacement ever recorded. With these record-high numbers, it is more important than ever before to learn about refugees and get involved any way we can. Redefining Refugee is a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief (GRMR). GRMR is a non-profit organization at the University of Florida, led by students passionate about the refugee crisis and dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of refugees, locally and abroad. Join us as we speak with special guests to learn more about the refugee crisis, highlight the voices of refugees, and find out how we can help. No action is too small, and together we can make a difference. Learn more at www.grmruf.org

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Redefining Refugee

Establishing an Art Program in Refugee Camps | Redefining Refugee S2 E3

November 30, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 3

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Join us for our third episode of season 2 of Redefining Refugee, a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief at the University of Florida.

In this episode we speak with Tshishiku Henry, an employee case manager at Jewish Family Service, a nonprofit organization delivering support to refugees and asylees. As a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tshishiku Henry resettled to the United States in 2018 after spending a decade in a refugee camp. His time in the refugee camp brought programs to empower the youth through art and to transform women to be self-reliant.

We discuss his experience as a refugee, the programs he founded in the refugee camp, the work he does with Jewish Family Service, and the importance of providing ample support and resettlement time for refugees.

Join us to increase your knowledge on refugee issues and to hear Tshishiku Henry's story. Thanks for listening!

Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com