In our Voices blog, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers share their experiences and thoughts with other newcomers. Blog posts are published mostly in English.

A Dreamer shares his reaction to President Trump’s policies. On September 5, while President Trump was signing a document to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA, I was signing a check for over $28,000 to pay my 2016 taxes. DACA protects eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States. ... Read more

Refugee camps usually have very crowded schools with limited supplies. Education is about embracing knowledge. I have always hated school but admired education. I will share with you why school was the last thing I wanted to do. I grew up in the Tanzania refugee camp called Mtabila refugee camp. In my camp, the large ... Read more

USAHello photo Let’s face it – the financial system in the USA is very complex. Many newcomers come from economies that require you to pay in cash for goods. When I was growing up, we used cash instead of banks because of wars and theft. Many people do not get the opportunity to use bank ... Read more

I was a Census worker for the 2010 Census. The 2020 Census is starting soon, and I have some tips for newcomers. The USA has a census every 10 years. The census is a survey that will show the government where the US population is and how to distribute public funds. How the Census works ... Read more