<p>Tsiyon Geremew, a high school senior, shares stories of growing up in Portland, Oregon as an Ethiopian immigrant. Listen as Tsiyon reflects on her experiences of finding community, acting as a role model for her younger sister, and re-connecting with family during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

Tsiyon Geremew, a high school senior, shares stories of growing up in Portland, Oregon as an Ethiopian immigrant. Listen as Tsiyon reflects on her experiences of finding community, acting as a role model for her younger sister, and re-connecting with family during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tsiyon's Story, S2E1

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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