A Refugee Panel Discussion was held on April 6, 2021 and hosted by the RPCVs of NENY and the RPCVs of Buffalo. The four panel speakers shared information on the history of refugees and immigrants in New York and information on the organizations that support this community. There was also a personal refugee story shared, followed by a Q and A session. Click here to view a recording of the virtual event!
Panelists:
- Lauren Maguire- International Institute- https://iibuffalo.org/
- Cheryl Lasher- Development Director- RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus)- http://www.risse-albany.org/home/
- Francis Sengabo- RISSE Operations Director
- Suzy Khachaturyan- Peace Corps Community for Refugees- https://www.pcc4refugees.org/cpages/home