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Not Really Strangers

USA for UNHCR
Refugee Experience
UNHCR
Refugee Crisis
Ukraine
Los Angeles
Social Issues
Community Building
Forced Displacement
Global Supply Chains
Economic Inclusion
Belonging
Restaurant Industry
Migration
Poland
Credential Recognition
USA For UNHCR
Upwardly Global
Liberia
Geneva
Switzerland

Discover just how connected the refugee experience is to our everyday lives, and to the social issues that matter to us most. Join host Suzanne Ehlers, Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, as she and her eclectic guests share personal stories and frontline insights. We’re more connected than we may think.

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What if the key to a thriving workforce and stronger communities lies in removing barriers that keep refugees from contributing to the full extent of their abilities and gifts? In this episode, Suzanne speaks with Jina Krause-Vilmar about what econom... more

In this episode of Not Really Strangers, Suzanne sits down with Colin Browne—newly appointed board member at USA for UNHCR. His experience as a former global supply chain leader, and someone who’s lived in nine countries, offers a rare behind-the-sce... more

In this episode, host Suzanne Ehlers speaks with Dr. Thoại Ngô, an internationally recognized scientist and the Chair of the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health at Columbia University. Thoại’s work lies at the intersection of global ... more

I’m deeply honored to have restaurateur and writer Lien Ta on the show today. I found her Instagram during the pandemic and I’m grateful to say that she’s now a friend. In our conversation, Lien shares what it means to her to belong and how we build ... more

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Recent Guests

Colin Browne
Member of the board of directors at USA for UNHCR and experienced professional in the apparel industry.
USA for UNHCR
Episode: Why the Refugee Crisis Isn’t Just a Government Problem with Colin Browne
Thoại Ngô
Chair of Columbia University's Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health
Columbia University
Episode: Health, Migration and the Power of Imagination with Thoại Ngô
Lien Ta
Restaurateur and daughter of Vietnamese refugees.
Episode: How Lien Ta Used Her Restaurants to Turn Strangers into Community

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Suzanne Ehlers
Host and Executive Director of USA for UNHCR, bringing insights about refugee experiences and humanitarian efforts.

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#110
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Dignity in Livelihoods: The Power of Economic Inclusion with Jina Krause-Vilmar
Q: What are the barriers to economic inclusion for refugees?
The right to work, credential recognition, and biases in hiring practices are significant barriers that hinder refugees from fully contributing to their new communities.
Dignity in Livelihoods: The Power of Economic Inclusion with Jina Krause-Vilmar
Q: When did advocating for economic inclusion first become important to you?
It started with my childhood experiences and observations of the power dynamics in society, particularly during my travels to India and growing up as an immigrant in Texas.
Why the Refugee Crisis Isn’t Just a Government Problem with Colin Browne
Q: Would you mind just kind of telling us sort of from the start, a little bit of what that experience was, kind of minute by minute, hour by hour?
Colin describes a transformative simulation experience that replicated the dislocation and fear faced by refugees, emphasizing the profound emotional impact it had on him and how it transformed his understanding of displacement.
How Lien Ta Used Her Restaurants to Turn Strangers into Community
Q: What is it about connection that motivates you?
Connection became vital for me as I lacked it growing up. I strive to create spaces that promote it.
How Lien Ta Used Her Restaurants to Turn Strangers into Community
Q: What does home mean to you?
Home is a space to recharge, where you can define and really get to know yourself.

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Focusing on the refugee experience and its pervasive connection to everyday life, the content features conversations that explore personal narratives and their implications on broader social issues. Guests share frontline insights and personal stories that highlight themes of economic inclusion, community building, and the resilience of those displaced by conflict. Noteworthy discussions revolve around the barriers faced by refugees in accessing employment, education, and healthcare, showcasing the pressing need for empathy and policy change. Overall, this series is likely to resonate with listeners interested in social justice, humanitarian efforts, and inspiring personal journeys through adversity.

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