On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman recited a poem she wrote, “The Hill We Climb,” at the inauguration of Joe Biden. At 22, Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet ever. Like so many Americans, we at Building Peaceful Bridges were moved by Amanda Gorman, her poem, her...
Welcome Binja, born December 16th to Hawa and Ahadi! Many thanks to all of you who made donations at BPB’s Annual Event. The donations exceeded our Call to Action of $6,000 for Hawa and Ahadi for: 6 months of rent support baby items and diapers In addition, the...
What you can do now Joblessness is a challenge for all of us these days given COVID, especially for the refugee community. Let’s support training of our fellow refugees in gaining the skills that will facilitate getting work. In partnership with ICNA Relief Chicago,...
