Ally Radio: Refugee resettlement in northern Nevada

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By Noah Glick ● Community ● June 23, 2023

A photo of about six Afghan children playing on a playground

Since 1980, about 3 million refugees have been resettled in the United States. Recently, northern Nevada has seen an increase in refugees coming from war-torn areas like Ukraine and Afghanistan. But what is the process like for those coming here and what challenges await them once they arrive in northern Nevada?

We break down the refugee process and look ahead to a celebration this weekend with Carina Black, the executive director of the Northern Nevada International Center.

Listen to Ally Radio for June 23, 2023.

Author

Noah Glick

Noah Glick is an award-winning journalist, audio and podcast producer, and writer, whose work has been heard nationally on NPR, Marketplace, Here & Now, and more. He is a multiple regional Edward R. Murrow Award winner for his reporting on climate, energy, and housing.

Noah brings his years of experience to the Sierra Nevada Ally, where he will serve as Executive Editor, overseeing the organization’s content strategy, audio production, and editorial oversight. His goal is to create content that helps readers become more informed about the world around them and to inspire everyone to think more critically and see the world with a little more kindness and understanding.

When not mixing audio or writing podcasts, Noah can mostly be found at home with his family or out on a lake with a kayak.

Author

Noah Glick

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