This week the podcast continues the theme of Series 3, Gap Filling. Casey and Ashley welcome Mahananda Luitel, Elected President of the Greater Akron Hindu Sewa Samittee and Integration Administrator of the International Institute of Akron. The discussion examines how these organizations fill the gaps in helping refugees adjust and succeed in the Akron area and create a welcoming community for all.

Links:

Greater Akron Hindu Sewa Samittee - https://www.gahss.info

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greaterakronhindusewasamittee/

International Institute of Akron - https://www.iiakron.org/

Mahananda’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mahananda.luitel

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVLExCT_WCY

News Stories:

NPR - https://www.npr.org/2016/03/11/470040254/naturalized-citizen-in-ohio-takes-voting-for-the-first-time-very-seriously

NewsChannel 5 - https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/akron-organization-aims-to-help-immigrants-in-area-adjust-to-new-life-enhance-current-skills