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The perks of citizenship explained by Abilene immigration coordinator

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The perks of citizenship explained by Abilene immigration coordinator
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March 18, 2013
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Abilene Reporter-News
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The hubbub in Washington over immigration hasn’t had much effect on Daina Jurika-Owen, who’s immigration coordinator for the International Rescue Committee in Abilene.

Becoming a U.S. citizen [Q&A]


July 6, 2012
By The IRC

Refugee students review a lesson in American civics with an IRC volunteer in Abilene, Texas. Along with civics, the refugees are studying English as a second language as part of a U.S. government-supported citizenship education program.

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Midland adapts to growing refugee community

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Midland adapts to growing refugee community
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June 25, 2012
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It feels like a dream, said Biak Chhungi Thang and her husband Zung Lian Thang while sitting in their living room.

Woman helps refugees acculturate in new community

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Woman helps refugees acculturate in new community
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June 5, 2012
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Midland Reporter-Telegram
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Lauren Baker admits she has a lot of goals for her clients. The biggest step for many, though, is learning to dream again. Baker, 25, works with Burmese Chin refugees in Midland as program coordinator at International Rescue Committee's recently opened satellite office.

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Refugees find hope, happiness playing soccer together for Abilene Cooper team

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Refugees find hope, happiness playing soccer together for Abilene Cooper team
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April 1, 2012
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Abilene Reporter-News (AP)
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Refugees find hope, happiness playing soccer together for Cooper Tika Ghimrey looks like an ordinary American boy. The Cooper junior lives like one too.

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Refugee From African Country, Now Calls Abilene Home

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Refugee From African Country, Now Calls Abilene Home
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March 25, 2012
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ABILENE, Texas -- Africa has some of the poorest countries in the world. With extreme droughts and extreme poverty, life is an everyday struggle. Burundi is among the 5 poorest countries in the world and sits between Congo and Tanzania.

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Abilene mayor addresses new U.S. citizens

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Abilene mayor addresses new U.S. citizens
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September 29, 2011
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Abilene Reporter-News (AP)
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He praises refugees, asks them to vote
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Proud new Americans: 80 families set to celebrate citizenship

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Proud new Americans: 80 families set to celebrate citizenship
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September 26, 2011
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Abilene Reporter-News (AP)
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Years from now, when Chrinovique and Charity Ilunga look at the photograph their parents made them sit still for, they'll understand why it was so important.
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Refugees go back to school: Cooper junior relishes liberty in U.S.

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Refugees go back to school: Cooper junior relishes liberty in U.S.
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August 21, 2011
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Learning the ins and outs of being a high school student in America should be a snap for John Iragena, considering what he's been through in his 16 years.
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Thanksgiving in Abilene

On November 20th, ten refugee families enjoyed their first Thanksgiving in the U.S. at Abilene Christian University (ACU) on November 20th.  The event was hosted by the ACU for the International Rescue Committee student group and was held at Gardner Hall on the ACU campus.  ACU for the IRC serves resettled refugees in Abilene by working with the local IRC office to do service projects, cultural events, and mentoring/English teaching. ACU for the IRC holds donation drives each semester and hosts Thanksgiving and Easter events for refugee families.

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