Actress and singer Kat Graham is working with UNHCR to spread awareness about the refugee crisis and share uplifting stories of refugees.
Witnessing those in power make choices that further discriminate and marginalize populations who have already suffered through so much is painful. Without the authority to prevent the circumstances that lead to displacement or create legislation that protects displaced groups, it's only natural to wonder what you, the average person, can do. Allow Graham to inspire you.
"I don't see myself separate from a refugee," she continues."I'm an immigrant, not born in this country. My family is so close to having dealt with political strife and slavery on both sides that I feel like I have this deep need to support these communities and have always felt that, even as a little girl."
Graham's second time in the East African country was starkly different from her first visit:"Over ten years later, when I returned [to Ethiopia], we took a tiny, tiny plane chartered by the World Food Program to the southernmost part of Ethiopia, where there was nothing." Upon arriving in the small, isolated camp in Melkadida, she was was disquieted by what she saw: Hastily-built shacks without working restrooms or even adequate amounts of water in 100-degree heat.
Though many of us won't ever be able to take the time to visit a refugee camp, we can still make a meaningful impact on these communities. Getting educated about international displacement is a great start. The UNCHR'sis a great resource. You can also donate to the UNHCR directly via their site. Every dollar goes to ensuring that refugees have access to life essentials, including shelter, water, and food.
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