<p>Bahar Madani, a high school junior at Oregon Islamic Academy, shares stories of living in Portland as an Iranain immigrant. Listen to Bahar reflect on her childhood in Iran, adapting to the rainy Portland weather, youth advocacy efforts, and aspirations for the future.</p>

Bahar Madani, a high school junior at Oregon Islamic Academy, shares stories of living in Portland as an Iranain immigrant. Listen to Bahar reflect on her childhood in Iran, adapting to the rainy Portland weather, youth advocacy efforts, and aspirations for the future.

Bahar's Story, S2E4

Youth Advocates for Immigrants &amp; Refugees is a group of highly-motivated high school students who have united to build bridges of cross-cultural understanding through art, activism, and storytelling. We at YAIR recognize that the future lies with youth, and that is why it is crucial to foster a sense of belonging and understanding within multicultural communities.

The Speak Up/Speak Out podcast series is a platform for immigrant and refugee youth to share their stories, subsequently fostering intercultural connections and empathetic exchange throughout the Portland-metropolitan community. We hope to combat misconceptions of immigrants and refugees, build trust among disparate communities, and highlight the power of storytelling.

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Youth Advocates for Immigrants & Refugees is a group of highly-motivated high school students who have united to build bridges of cross-cultural understanding through art, activism, and storytelling. We at YAIR recognize that the future lies with youth, and that is why it is crucial to foster a sense of belonging and understanding within multicultural communities. The Speak Up/Speak Out podcast series is a platform for immigrant and refugee youth to share their stories, subsequently fostering intercultural connections and empathetic exchange throughout the Portland-metropolitan community. We hope to combat misconceptions of immigrants and refugees, build trust among disparate communities, and highlight the power of storytelling.

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