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Syracuse Refugee Series

Gallery: Refugees in Syracuse

By Daily Orange Staff
Ndunndiwe "Paul" Cubahiro embraces his sister-in-law and niece. It was his first time meeting his niece after being apart from his brother for more than one year. He first arrived in Syracuse after six years as a refugee in Kenya.
Ndunndiwe "Paul" Cubahiro embraces his sister-in-law and niece. It was his first time meeting his niece after being apart from his brother for more than one year. He first arrived in Syracuse after six years as a refugee in Kenya. Bryan Cereijo / Staff Photographer
Every refugee settled by Interfaith Works enjoys a first meal with their host family.
Every refugee settled by Interfaith Works enjoys a first meal with their host family. Bryan Cereijo / Staff Photographer
This was the first time Cubahiro met his niece, after being apart from his brother for more than one year.
This was the first time Cubahiro met his niece, after being apart from his brother for more than one year. Bryan Cereijo / Staff Photographer
Cubahiro tosses his niece into the air. The family enjoys some down time, telling jokes and stories until 2 a.m.
Cubahiro tosses his niece into the air. The family enjoys some down time, telling jokes and stories until 2 a.m. Bryan Cereijo / Staff Photographer
The family cooks a meal to enjoy while they celebrate being together again.
The family cooks a meal to enjoy while they celebrate being together again. Bryan Cereijo / Staff Photographer
Egal Adan, a student at Clarkson University, was born in a Kenyan refugee camp. Former-President Barack Obama intended to raise the number of refugees admitted to college in the United States to 110,00, but under President Donald Trump the number is expected to be cut in half.
Egal Adan, a student at Clarkson University, was born in a Kenyan refugee camp. Former-President Barack Obama intended to raise the number of refugees admitted to college in the United States to 110,00, but under President Donald Trump the number is expected to be cut in half. Aline Peres Martins / Staff Photographer
Egal Adan, a graduate of Henninger High School, moved to Syracuse when he was six years old.
Egal Adan, a graduate of Henninger High School, moved to Syracuse when he was six years old. Aline Peres Martins / Staff Photographer
Haji Adan, executive director of Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment was 8 years old when his family fled Somalia and resettled in a refugee camp in Kenya. He is one of six former refugees employed at RISE.
Haji Adan, executive director of Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment was 8 years old when his family fled Somalia and resettled in a refugee camp in Kenya. He is one of six former refugees employed at RISE. Frankie Prijatel / Senior Staff Photographer
Jahbad Gosar Kerow found a job and learned English because of RISE. He lived in a refugee camp before coming to the U.S. in 2004.
Jahbad Gosar Kerow found a job and learned English because of RISE. He lived in a refugee camp before coming to the U.S. in 2004. Jessica Sheldon / Staff Photographer
A girl works on math problems during RISE’s after-school program, which runs Monday to Thursday.
A girl works on math problems during RISE’s after-school program, which runs Monday to Thursday. Bryan Cereijo / Staff Photographer
RISE’s citizenship class — which takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays — focuses on the 100 possible questions that may be asked on the naturalization exam.
RISE’s citizenship class — which takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays — focuses on the 100 possible questions that may be asked on the naturalization exam. Jessica Sheldon / Staff Photographer
A wall inside one of the RISE classrooms is decorated with letters to President Donald Trump from children in the after-school program.
A wall inside one of the RISE classrooms is decorated with letters to President Donald Trump from children in the after-school program. Bryan Cereijo / Staff Photographer
A volunteer helps a young girl with a math problem during RISE's after-school program, which takes place Monday to Thursday.
A volunteer helps a young girl with a math problem during RISE's after-school program, which takes place Monday to Thursday. Bryan Cereijo / Staff Photographer
Published on April 20, 2017 at 6:51 pm

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