REFUGEEWORKS NEWS
"Refugees in the Workforce"
Photo Contest WinnersSeptember 1, 2008 -- Congratulations to Brian Bollinger of Atlanta's World Relief! He won first prize in the "Refugees in the Workforce" photo contest for a picture taken at Your Dekalb Farmer's Market in Decatur, Ga. The winning photo will be the centerpiece for a poster celebrating refugee workers.
Employees from a variety of refugee backgrounds work to package oats and other fresh, ethnic food items at Your Dekalb Farmer's Market (YDFM), Decatur, GA.. Left is Anjana Patel, in center Nasir Dawid (who is no longer employed at the market) and Yemane Ghidey, right is Bhanumati Desai. Photo taken by Zelalem Midekssa, originally from Ethiopia and a graphic designer at YDFM. Submitted by Brian Bollinger, World Relief, Atlanta, Ga.
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In addition, Brian and runner-up Eric Bestrom of Hmong American Partnership in St. Paul, Minnesota, earned scholarships to attend one of our Employment Training Institutes. Check back in October for a special RefugeeWorks web feature on Goldenflow Studios.
A special thank you to everyone who submitted photos. Those sent show the tremendous variety in occupations and people that make refugees such a vibrant part of the American workforce. All of the submitted photos will be showcased on our website and in our publications during the coming year.
Runner-Up
Kao Thao, working as a glass blower at Goldenflow Studios, Minneapolis, Minn. Kao Thao is a Hmong refugee from the Wat Tham Krabok camp in Thailand, who came to Minnesota in 2004. Photo submitted by Eric Bestrom, Hmong American Partnership, St. Paul, MN
Honorable Mention
Mu Mu (Burma), Mayra Chinea (Cuba), Meibis Hernandez (Cuba) and Taupenisa Nyabenda (Burundi) work for, Austin Area Interreligious Ministries (AAIM), as caregivers for the children of newly-arrived refugees attending ESL classes. All former refugees themselves, the caregivers have unique insight into the needs of the children, as well as excellent communication with parents, since they often share linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Photo submitted by Erika Humke, AAIM, Austin, Texas.
Originally from Kenya, this Grill Master at Roly Roti in Oakland, California was granted asylum in the U.S. in 2006. You can often find him at the Friday farmers market in downtown Oakland. His employer credits him to be one of the best he has ever worked with. Photo submitted by Ana Chow, International Rescue Committee, Oakland, Calif.
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