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Malaysia's Refugee Health Heroes In Distress.
Many partners have faced significant challenges due to the U.S. government's withdrawal from USAID and foreign aid, affecting...
BridgingBorders
Aug 61 min read
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Congratulations Dr. Teresa Molina
Isabel Teresa Molina Avella’s long-term presence in the community has established trusting relationships with diverse partners to find...
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Aug 4, 20242 min read
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........The Future Envisioned by Burma/Myanmar People Who Continue Their Silent Resistance.
See the article below about Maung Maung Tinn and the work of other artists sharing the plight of the people of Burma/Myanmar. NOTE: You...
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Nov 7, 20231 min read
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Remembering Irene Fisher
Irene Fisher, our friend and beloved community leader passed from this life on February 4, 2023. She will be deeply missed and yet, we...
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Mar 7, 20231 min read
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Apr 13, 20210 min read
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Less Than Human - by Hay Soe
It is a dark era in Myanmar history, but I hope for the day when I am not less than human for being Karen and when we can live in peace....
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Mar 17, 20214 min read
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Invitation to a Virtual March in Myanmar (Burma) - by Rosemarie Hunter & Carey Treado
With families and communities all over the world, we are in shock and pain over the military takeover of the democratically-elected...
Kimberly Schmit
Feb 17, 20214 min read
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Sisters in Courage - by Brizia Ceja
Brizia Ceja introduces Bridging Borders' newest partnership, Sisters in Courage; a group of strong women with different life experiences...
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Dec 23, 20203 min read
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Love, Leadership & Art - by Ruby Chacón
Ruby Chacón shares her thoughts on a recently finished mural she created with faculty from the School of Leadership Studies at Gonzaga Univ.
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Aug 13, 20202 min read
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A letter from Bridging Borders' partner, University Neighborhood Partners
Bridging Borders' partner, University Neighborhood Partners, shares a letter concerning Black Lives Matter.

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Jun 26, 20205 min read
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The Goodbyes We Say, by Paul Dass, S.J.
Reflection 4 in a series that explores how our shared humanity shifts & transcends as we experience COVID-19. Comments are encouraged.
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Apr 29, 20203 min read
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Home Isolation, by Paul Dass, S.J.
Reflection 3 in a series that explores how our shared humanity shifts & transcends as we experience COVID-19. Comments are encouraged!
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Apr 15, 20204 min read
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The Aspiring Educators & Social Workers of Myanmar: A Writing Instructor’s Visit to SAG-IHS
Pietera Fraser (University of Utah) shares her March 2020 trip to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Institute of Higher Studies in Taunggyi, Myanmar.
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Apr 2, 20202 min read
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The Hands That Wouldn't Shake by Paul Dass, S.J.
Reflection 2 in a series that explores how our shared humanity shifts & transcends as we experience COVID-19. Comments are encouraged!
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Apr 2, 20203 min read
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Underneath the Mask by Paul Dass, S.J.
Reflection 1 in a series that explores how our shared humanity shifts & transcends as we experience COVID-19. Comments are encouraged!
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Mar 25, 20203 min read
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For Refugees at the Thailand-Burma Border, Livelihood Training is Critical
Carey Traedo discusses her experience supporting livelihood trainings In Mae La and Ban Mai Nai Soi refugee camps in May 2019.
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Mar 4, 20204 min read
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Maung Maung Tinn illustrates "BORN FREE and EQUAL"
Help us in congratulating Bridging Borders member, Maung Maung Tinn, on his latest powerful contribution as a peace activist and artist.

Bridging Borders
Dec 4, 20191 min read
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Looking for Home -by Brizia Ceja
BB Member, Brizia Ceja, beautifully shares her thoughts on finding "home" between two countries.

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Nov 25, 20193 min read
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Jun 21, 20190 min read
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Ugandan Case Management Graduation!
From Michael Amayo "On behalf of the University of Utah, and all the teachers of Case Management, I wish to congratulate and thank you...

Bridging Borders
Jun 21, 20191 min read
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