Stories - Friends of Refugees

Summer Celebrations and Labor Support Training

Read Embrace’s April 2024 Newsletter here.

Special Announcement & Town Hall Invitation!

Read Embrace’s June 2024 Newsletter here.

You’re Invited! 3 Exciting Embrace Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

Read Embrace’s April 2024 Newsletter here.

Muzhda Oriakhil, Virginia Tester and Rose Scott pose for a photo at WABE's sudio.

A Closer Look with Rose Scott

Muzhda Oriakhil and Virginia Tester had the honor and privilege to share about maternal health access issues with Atlanta’s treasured journalist, Rose Scott! Listen to the podcast episode here, featured on NPR’s WABE 90.1 in Atlanta on April 25th, 2024.

Celebrating the Life of “Miss Pat” of Friends of Refugees

Written by: Patricia Fortenberry Maddox On March 19, 2024, in the early morning hours, Patricia departed this earth as she was calledhome to be with her Lord and Savior. Born on July 7, 1938, in Osyka, Mississippi, “Miss Pat”, as so many know her, was born in ahumble home; her mother always described the hole […]

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Embrace and Empower this International Women’s Day

Read Embrace’s March 2024 Newsletter here.

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Pregnant and Full of Peace

Read Embrace’s February 2024 Newsletter here.

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Gratitude for 2023, Dreaming for 2024

Read Embrace’s January 2024 Newsletter here.

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“Sweet December!” and other celebrations at Embrace

Read Embrace’s December 2023 Newsletter here.

Female refugees’ experiences with sexual and reproductive healthcare in the Southeastern U.S.-G. Besera et al., 2023

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