On Innovative Approaches to Belonging in Urban Spaces
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In this episode, Staci Martin talks to Craig Mortley, a University of Connecticut PhD student, about belonging for queer asylum seekers and integrating those with lived experience into decision-making. He shares his journey through the US asylum system, his work with the LGBTQ Asylum Task Force, and his project "Making Worcester Home" that explores young refugee experiences using photovoice, community mapping, and journaling.
The conversation highlights challenges newcomers face, the need for long-term support, and creating spaces for friendship, community, and cultural preservation in integration.
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