Monique Woel In Loving Memory August 8, 1930 – September 18, 2024 [et_pb_text content_tablet=” Monique Woel, Building Peaceful Bridges Board Member Emeritus, passed away Wednesday, September 18, at the age of 94 years old. Monique, a former BPB Board...
Roqayah’s Story What I Faced and How I Changed Growing up as a refugee of war, I faced huge losses and dealt with great chaos. These and other events in my life have taught me not necessarily to enjoy change, but certainly how to adapt to it. I was born in Iraq...
Bushra & Zeyad’s Story We Met Hope Along the Way It was a seven-year journey from Iraq to Jordan to the U.S. for Bushra, Zeyad, and their children. They arrived in Chicago in 2014 (from sand to snow) and stayed focused on their desire to become U.S....
Ahlam’s Story A Disappearance in Damascus Ahlam began her life in Iraq. She was required to flee her country after being kidnapped by al-Queda for running a humanitarian aid center after the war. She fled to Syria and became a “fixer” (someone who provides...
Building Peaceful Bridges (BPB) had a great meeting withCongresswoman Jan Schakowsky at our Learning Luncheon on Wednesday, September 8th at 12:00 p.m. CST in a discussion about critical issues affecting refugees. Check back soon to see the video of the...
