Stories of Home

Stories of Home is a collection of voices shared by those who have traversed the journey of forced displacement and the resettlement staff who have helped along the way as they make home in Kentucky. This impact report shares the unique perspectives and experiences of refugee clients, former refugees and resettlement staff across Kentucky from the KRM Louisville, Lexington and Northern Kentucky offices.

From KRM Executive Director, John Koehlinger:

Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) would like to thank those refugees, and former refugees, who shared their personal experiences of loss, journey and renewed hope for Stories of Home. We appreciate the support and advocacy of all the KRM partners – volunteers, donors and service providers – who recognize the complex challenges refugees must overcome to rebuild their lives. It is the combination of their own determination and your support that has made Kentucky a place where refugees can – even in the face of memories both nostalgic and traumatic – reimagine home.

The stories of resilience, adaptation and success found in these pages are representative. They stand for the aspirations and achievements of the thousands of newcomers served by KRM during our organization’s 34-year history. For those many refugees still overseas hoping for resettlement or asylum, and for those already here who still need encouragement and opportunity to find their place in our community, we hope these stories inspire you to continue to support them in their striving – and KRM’s work of making Kentucky home for refugees.

The full Stories of Home impact report is available to view below (scroll through pages at bottom left corner of image):