KIND’s unaccompanied and separated child clients have stories of resilience, hope, bravery, fear, sorrow, and joy just like all of us, but their voices are often not heard, their experience and expertise not shared, and their humanity forgotten. A vital part of KIND’s mission is to ensure that our clients have opportunities to share their stories, their unique perspectives, and their hard-won knowledge with a variety of audiences for public education, advocacy, and their own personal and professional growth.
KIND is committed to giving our clients the tools and skills they need to undertake this work and use as they choose. In learning to take ownership of their stories and discovering their voices, clients often find a sense of purpose and belonging. This enables them to share their talents and skills within their communities which benefits us all. KIND’s storytelling work with our clients is child-centered and trauma-informed and ensures that the clients lead in all decision-making related to their stories.
Discover Shafi's journey from Kabul to the U.S., where he overcame immense challenges and pursued his dream of becoming a software engineer. From fleeing violence to securing asylum with KIND's help, his story is one of resilience and hope. Read more about Shafi's inspiring path.
Watch Denis’s inspiring journey to becoming a U.S. citizen. From navigating the immigration system to achieving his dream, Denis’s story highlights the critical support children and youth need. Learn how KIND empowers unaccompanied children to pursue their dreams and secure a brighter future.
Read about Ana’s inspiring journey from Guatemala to the United States, overcoming immense challenges in pursuit of her dreams. Ana’s story highlights her resilience, determination, and the critical support she received from KIND. Learn how Ana navigated a perilous journey, found her passion for running, and aims to build a brighter future in healthcare.
Discover Abdirahman’s inspiring journey from seeking safety in the U.S. as a young refugee to achieving success and building a fulfilling life. Learn how his dedication to learning, the support from KIND, and his commitment to family have shaped his remarkable story of perseverance and hope.
A Family Reunited: Irina, after a year apart, finally reached safety in the United States, where she was reunited with her father. Their reunion underscores the preciousness of every moment spent together.
KIND clients overcome great hardship in their journey to find safety in the United States. Through workshops, trainings, and mentorships, KIND clients learn communications skills, advocacy, and how to share their stories in a variety of ways for public education and to affect change.
Read MoreUse the power of your voice to help KIND teach others about young people like you who come to the United States alone and why it is important for the U.S. to help protect immigrant children. KIND Client Ambassadors help affect change by sharing their stories widely to promote understanding of unaccompanied children and their […]
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