Refugee
Niamatullah Popal holds two of his children. He didn’t want to show the faces of his family or have his wife photographed out of concern for their safety. Photo by Allie Reefer.
May 2, 2022, 10:59 am
Afghan refugee recounts struggles, finding peace in Pittsburgh
"I don’t want to take my kids back there. I have a life now. I’m a father. We struggled a lot. I don’t want my kids in that darkness again. They should live in peace."
By David Rullo
Afghan refugee Farhad Ariai (right) was joined by interpreter Ahmad Yousofzay, JFCS President and CEO Jordan Golin and Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein (left) during an April 14 press conference. Photo by David Rullo.
April 15, 2022, 12:04 pm
Local refugee recounts journey from Afghanistan to Pittsburgh
“We have to stretch our arms out and help as much as possible,” Finkelstein said.
By David Rullo
Teenagers Andrew Romanchik, Kateryna Petrylo and Hrystyna Petrylo organized Sunday's rally to support Ukraine. Photo by Adam Reinherz
March 2, 2022, 10:18 am
The Ukrainian refugee crisis and its dire consequences
With the fall of Communism, the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe slowly reemerged. Ukraine is one of the shining lights.
By Jonathan Zisook
Despite spending years training Afghan security forces, the U.S. trained forces turned over Kabul and other cities to the Taliban when the U.S. pulled out of the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik)
September 9, 2021, 11:47 am
When the Afghanistan chaos became personal
Trying to help an Afghan ally get out
By Brian Burke
Despite spending years training Afghan security forces, the U.S. trained forces turned over Kabul and other cities to the Taliban when the U.S. pulled out of the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik)
August 18, 2021, 4:29 pm
JFCS helps resettle Afghan refugees in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is one of the cities identified to receive some of the 53,000 Afghan nationals who will arrive in the States as part of the Special Immigration Visa program.
By David Rullo
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