Afghanistan
Becoming Family
“When everything fell down, and the Taliban took over Kabul, I was in Afghanistan alone with my two daughters and it was very hard,” said Halima.
Afghan Sisters Strive to Achieve Career Aspirations
Two Afghan sisters are dedicated to pursuing lofty career aspirations. Atefe plans to pursue a residency in neurosurgery once she is able to obtain the proper documentation. Haniya aspires to work in the field of animation.
Perseverance Following a Postposed Dream
Reza works hard to provide for his family back in Afghanistan – but he hasn’t given up on his dream and would eventually like to finish his helicopter training once he gets his green card!
Rebuilding and Thriving
One year ago, a crisis like no other. As the U.S. was responding to the urgent humanitarian crisis following the military withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the Kakar family, following
Work Ethic Leads to Abundant Career Opportunities
Mohammad Qadeer was a high-level accountant in Afghanistan. When he was separated from his family in the evacuation from Afghanistan and resettled in Minnesota in December of 2021, he assumed
Mission of their Lives
Assisting in the Evacuation of an Afghan Family Good Neighbors from Emmanuel Covenant Church knit together a harrowing tale of survival as they assisted in the evacuation of refugee friends
Maneuvering Two Worlds
Through our Afghan Women’s English Language Learners (AWELL) program, we built a friendship with Sher Mohammad, his wife Nilofar, and their family. Sher Mohammad and his 13-year-old daughter were in
Interview with Afghan Nationals, Living in Minnesota
Q&A with Zia and Sahil Two Afghan Nationals Living in Minnesota After Serving the U.S. Military in Afghanistan Zia and Sahil were resettled by Arrive Ministries through the Special
The Lion Men of Afghanistan
Original Post from World Relief in November 2018 SACRIFICE AND THE COSTS OF THE REFUGEE SLOWDOWN “As long as I am alive and breathing, you will be okay,” Ghulam exclaimed
An Afghan Female Warrior Inspires a Young Woman to Pursue Education
Neighbors of MN Raheena How am I going to stand up for my rights and for other women and girls’ rights, who don’t have access to education? “When I was
Arrive Ministries is a refugee resettlement agency providing essential services and practical assistance to refugees and immigrants to advance self-sufficiency. We mobilize volunteers, in partnership with local churches, to extend love and friendship to our new neighbors to promote thriving in a new homeland.