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A U.S. Air Force Airman assists an Afghan citizen aboard a C-17 Globemaster III during Operation Allies Refuge, Aug. 19, 2021. Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Cribelar.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Afghan Allies

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StoryShield is a program that trains immigrant families to create firsthand, phone-based video stories that highlight their community contributions and ties. If you are detained or deported, your story can be used to raise public awareness and rally community support.

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StoryRise is a 10-week mentorship program connecting aspiring content creators (18-24 years old) with professionals in social media, videography, and advocacy storytelling. You'll develop real skills through weekly assignments and one-on-one guidance. The content you create will directly support the fight against immigration disinformation.

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We work with healthcare institutions, partner organizations, and lawmakers to develop relevant re-training programs and changes to state licensure to leverage international physicians' skills to fill existing gaps in the healthcare worker industry.

WHY WE SHARE STORIES

We believe that individual stories expand our understanding and humanity and have the power to change the way people think, vote, and welcome displaced people.

To that end, we make the stories we gather available to educators, policymakers, journalists, and the public through these three pillars of our work:

Education

Stories we have gathered are available to anyone who wants to learn more about individuals who have been forced to flee their homes. In addition, our curricula and lesson plans create globally competent students who understand current events and appreciate and embrace diversity through the use of age-appropriate materials.

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Advocacy

First-hand stories inspire action from citizens, newcomers, policymakers, and corporate influencers. Our advocacy work provides the answer to “what can I do to help” with resources and tools to make a difference.

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Integration

Arrival and resettlement in a new community do not, on their own, result in safety and belonging. Our community programs facilitate welcoming through collaborations with other organizations and individual mentorships to encourage positive integration and stronger economies and communities.

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GET INVOLVED

If the stories you read move you to action, there are so many ways to get involved.

What would you do if you had to leave everything behind?

By the end of 2025, more than 117.8 million people worldwide had been forcibly displaced by war, persecution, or human rights abuses — and 45 million of them are children.

They arrive in refugee camps and countries seeking safety and carrying little: legal papers, if they're lucky. A backpack. A child's hand in theirs.

What they carry that we can't see is heavier: fractured families, homes they'll never return to, professions they loved, friends and relatives they may never see again.

In a climate where immigrant stories are often ignored or twisted, we believe stories are a form of justice. When someone shares what they survived, they reclaim their voice. When we amplify it through film, photography, and advocacy, the world listens. Hearts soften. Policy begins to shift.

Because when a lawmaker sees a person instead of a statistic, and a neighbor understands instead of fears, rebuilding becomes possible.

Your support helps us share these stories where they matter most.

— Kristen Smith Dayley, Executive Director, Their Story is Our Story

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