Fair warning: if you’ve been dreaming about taking a leap towards work that’s deeply meaningful, this story might be just the push you’re looking for. In 2007, Meg Erskine met Johnson Doe and Paul Tiah, Liberian refugees who had recently landed in Austin, and in a moment, her life was changed. Drawn into their stories of fleeing war and civil unrest, and inspired by their ultimate triumph over challenges most of us could never imagine, Meg knew helping in any way she could would be her life’s work. Johnson and Paul understood from direct experience how challenging it was to resettle in an unfamiliar new community with no support system, no career prospects, and a personal history torn asunder, and they wanted to help others who found themselves in the same situation. The three soon met co-founder Sarah Stranahan, and Multicultural Refugee Coalition was born.
*photography by thomas winslow
from Camille Styles http://camillestyles.com/austin/tastemakers-multicultural-refugee-coalition/
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