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#reading #readingforpleasure As promised, here are some nerdy reads (yep, you guessed it, I read a lot about #migrants #mobility #immigration) that I highly recommend for this (grey) end of August:) I organize them in #science-based/historical, factual yet accessible and novels/stories: 1. L. Boustan and R. Abramitzky's "Streets of Gold"- have you ever wondered how different #generations of #immigrants' fare in terms of their economic and cultural #integration/ #assimilation? Well- this book is for you. A bonus: if like me, you are a fan oral #historical sources used in #research, it is a must read- they used data from The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation National Park Foundation Link: https://lnkd.in/dZWmtnhf 2.R.Daniels "Coming to America" - a great historical account of migrations and policy changes in the US. Link: https://lnkd.in/dfXDfR7H And on a lighter note, some captivating stories: 3. "Bread givers" a fascinating story of a #Jewish #immigrant girl in Brooklyn featuring one of most impressive #entrepreneurial #start-ups not to mention an impressive #emancipation account, by A. Yiezierska Link: https://lnkd.in/d38EbbfQ 4. One of my absolute favorite authors: E. Shafak "The island of missing trees" buckle up for a journey between Cyprus and UK packed with immigrant memories, nostalgias and dark secrets: https://lnkd.in/dJnqYYs8 Any recommendations? Please share and if you are up for more, check my website, there will be a newsletter coming along soon!

🌍 New Blog Post: The Immigrant Series - Finding Peace Within 🌍 I’m excited to announce that I’ve started a blog dedicated to helping immigrants navigate their daily challenges. In my latest post, I share personal insights and practical advice on how to find inner peace amidst the difficulties of starting over in a new country. From building consistent routines to prioritizing self-care, this piece is a guide to staying grounded and resilient in the face of change. If you’re an immigrant or someone seeking stability in a new environment, I hope this blog offers you encouragement and useful tips. There will be more coming, so stay tuned for future posts as I continue to explore the immigrant experience and share tips on overcoming the challenges of adapting to a new life. #Immigration #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Resilience #PersonalGrowth

Understanding the Journey of Immigrants: A Call for Empathy This video explores the genuine struggles of immigrants who risk everything to seek a better life in America. Join us in fostering empathy and understanding towards those escaping dire circumstances, regardless of how they arrive. Together, we can create a more compassionate world. #ImmigrantJourney #EmpathyMatters #UnderstandingImmigrants #CompassionInAction #BetterLife #CrossingBorders #HumanStories #CulturalAwareness #SupportImmigrants #Migration

Understanding the Journey of Immigrants: A Call for Empathy This video explores the genuine struggles of immigrants who risk everything to seek a better life in America. Join us in fostering empathy and understanding towards those escaping dire circumstances, regardless of how they arrive. Together, we can create a more compassionate world. #ImmigrantJourney #EmpathyMatters #UnderstandingImmigrants #CompassionInAction #BetterLife #CrossingBorders #HumanStories #CulturalAwareness #SupportImmigrants #Migration

IMMIGRANTS: Why do They Leave Their Homeland? In my upcoming novel, The Ambition, the immigrant is the theme that sets the narrative in motion, rearing its head as the story progresses.   What is an immigrant? Dictionaty.com defines it as "a person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence." The patriarch of the Cippione family emigrated from Calabria, Italy, to Canada and the patriarch of the antagonistic family, the Trianis, emigrated from Abruzzi, Italy. The wife of one of the secondary characters emigrated from County Cork, Ireland.   Why do people leave the land of their birth and immigrate to another country? The answer to this question is multifaceted. Some do it to obtain a better education, some to flee political oppression, and some to escape family obligations. Still, most people emigrate expecting to live a better life than the one they had.   What is expected of the immigrant by the host country? That you abide by the laws of your new country and leave your grudges and bad habits behind, that you embrace your new country and do whatever it takes to achieve the goals and dreams you aspired to when you took the bold step to leave the land of your birth.   In The Ambition, the patriarchs of the Cippione and Triani families became model citizens of their new country. They worked hard, aimed high, and achieved their goals, leaving a legacy for their sons to carry on when they died. How did the sons of both families handle their legacy? You will need to read the novel to uncover the success or failure of the second-generation Canadians born with better opportunities and advantages than their parents.

Between 1880 and 1920, over 25 million people immigrated to the United States from Europe. This was the largest wave of immigration in American history, and it had a profound impact on the country's culture, economy, and society. The immigrants who arrived in America during this time came from a variety of countries, including Italy, Germany, Ireland, Poland, and Russia. They settled in all parts of the country, but they were particularly concentrated in cities such as New York, Chicago, and Boston. The arrival of these immigrants had a profound impact on the United States. They brought with them new cultures, languages, and traditions. They helped to build the country's infrastructure, including its railroads, roads, and canals. They worked in factories, mines, and farms. And they played an important role in the development of American democracy. The immigration of the late 19th and early 20th centuries was a transformative event in American history. It helped to shape the country into the diverse and dynamic nation that it is today. #immigration #history #diversity #America #immigrants #immigrantlife #meltingpot #immigrationlaw #immigrationlawyer #immigrationattorney #texaslawyer #texasattorney #immigrationfacts #greencard #uscitizenship #naturalization

About immigrants... When I was 14, my family immigrated to the US with $200 in cash and two suitcases with no valuables, so as not to arouse suspicion in Soviet authorities. My parents, both with PhD's, started a new life working near-minimum-wage jobs, relying on the kindness of new friends and the local Jewish community. I did my part by studying (which I found a lot easier than making friends), working part-time, and spending almost nothing. I got good grades and scholarships, a law degree from a top school, and followed a career in international law. My parents also had successful careers until they retired. In sum, we were the model "self-made" immigrants everyone on the right and left likes to praise. But what if we had not been white, educated, with excellent English, good health, and a number of well-off acquaintances? What if we had been displaced and traumatised by war, practised an unfamiliar religion, or triggered some unwelcome prejudice in others by virtue of our appearance or accent? To imagine that we would be where we are irrespective of our different starting points is just as wrong as to assume that everyone from the same starting point will end up in the same place. Every immigrant faces challenges that make us appreciative of some things a non-immigrant takes for granted. But my own experience does not make it possible to imagine a week in a refugee camp - or without food and shelter altogether, an existence without decent educational opportunities, or having to take care of small children or sick family members at the expense of my own career. Whether you are an immigrant or not, if you are reading this post, chances are you have had advantages in your life that 90% of the world's population will never have. But all immigrants, regardless of whether they look or act like us, travel with a dream and need a measure of help and luck to achieve it. Let's all remember that the next time we are in a position to lend a hand. --- Share your own story in the comments and feel free to repost to a wider audience!

In 2020, 36 million children were living outside of their country of birth, and about 1/3 of them were refugees or asylum seekers 🚸 OUT NOW: We've just launched a new toolkit for practitioners working with children and young people on the move, 🔗 https://buff.ly/41gXauR This resource shares guidance and research for practitioners around the world who are working with child migrants. Three years in the making, this resource draws on in-depth research into the integration of children moving from the Middle East to Europe. The aim is to enhance the support that children on the move have access to, and improve the experience of re-integration into new communities. It's full of tips, insights, experiences and considerations from the experienced practitioners of the Family alliance and intended to guide others as they support children on the move. The toolkit is currently available in English, Spanish, Italian and German. It will soon be available in Greek. Download it via the link 🔗 https://buff.ly/41gXauR #Reintegration #Resource #ChildrenOnTheMove #GuidancePaper #ChildProtection #ChildMigrants #Migration #ChildSupport #InternationaDevelopment #CreatingImpact #UnitedNations #Research #ResearchPaper

Did you know that the work of California’s approximately 1.6 million undocumented immigrants creates an additional 1.25 million jobs for other workers in the state? Join us on Feb. 22 for the opportunity to separate more myths from the reality of the lives of undocumented immigrants in California and their economic contribution to our region and state. The half-day conference from our Center for Economics of Social Issues (CESI) aims to bring attention to the moral and economic necessity of helping the integration of immigrants into Californian society. A keynote panel of immigration experts will share their perspectives on how to bring attention to the needs of undocumented immigrants in the state. CESI’s executive director, Jamshid Damooei, will also release his 2023 study, which defines the socioeconomic profile and economic impacts of California’s undocumented immigrants. https://bit.ly/3utxHCt

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