Community Highlights

Refugees arriving and beginning school in North Carolina

Refugees Arriving to the United States

The Free Burma Society supported the resettlement of eight refugees from Karenni State in the United States. Three children enrolled in an elementary school in North Carolina, gaining access to education and a sense of belonging in their new community.

First Christmas gathering for newly arrived refugees in Ashburn, VA

2024 Christmas Gathering in Ashburn, VA

We welcomed 22 newly arrived refugees to celebrate their first Christmas in the United States—an evening of community, warmth, and gratitude that honored resilience, hope, and new beginnings.