Our Story, People, and Program
Our Story: It All Began with Thanksgiving
In 2008, two Bhutanese families sat around my (Jen’s) dining room table, sharing our Thanksgiving meal. After fleeing persecution in Bhutan and living in refugee camps in Nepal for sixteen years, the two families had been in the United States for just two weeks. They were surprised and thrilled to be with us in our home.
“I never thought I’d be in an American’s home,” Dhital said.
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Our People: The Heart of All We Do
Our Program and Purpose: Dignity, Empowerment, and Community
Since 2009, Forai (Friends of Refugees and Immigrants) has focused on three things: dignity, empowerment, and community. Every purchase empowers vulnerable women through home-based income generation.
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