Myanmar Refugee Works with Kapiti Artist
Kapiti artist Bodhi Vincent and refugee background sculptor from Myanmar Tin Aung teamed up after support agency Refugee Services contacted Vincent about possible work opportunities for Aung, who moved to New Zealand with his wife and nine year-old daughter last year. Click here to read more.
Former refugees reunite with family in Nelson
On Friday, 2 December, refugee background families gathered at airports around the country to welcome family members they haven't seen in years to New Zealand. Click here to read about two Nelson grandparents who shed tears of joy as they welcomed the grandchildren they'd never met.
New home for those who help refugees settle in
The Manawatu Standard reports on Refugee Services' volunteer appreciation evening, the programme, and the opening of the new Refugee Services Palmerston North office. For the full story and photos, click here!