Ghilain Thrives at Kentucky School for the Deaf

Lexington Stories Democratic Republic of the Congo Education Partnerships

When Ghilain Masudi arrived in Lexington in July with his family, all Congolese refugees who had been living in Burundi, he faced an extra hurdle to adjusting to life in the United States: he is deaf. With only some literacy …

Testing For Your Citizenship

Louisville Stories Burma Citizenship Education Immigration Karen

In order for Bella Kyi Ku to become a U.S. citizen, she had to pass an extensive exam that involved answering 100 questions about U.S. history and government in English. All refugees are eligible to apply for citizenship after they have lived …