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Fleeing religious persecution, Roudaina El-Sharity, left, sent her mother, right, and daughter to America while she prepared applications to resettle with them. Nine months later, Alya obtained temporary protective status and rejoined her family in View fullsize
Haya, who turned 11 in July, said she struggled without her mother as Alya waited for documentation to live in the U.S. Haya occupied herself with school during the day and with toys gifted to her by the Mennonite church. Aside from the family’s fin View fullsize
Kouhaila Al-Attrach, a skilled seamstress, became close with members of the Mennonite church in Scottsdale after joining their Comfort Zone Sewing Circle, where she made school bags for children in need. Al-Attrach and her granddaughter, Haya, began View fullsize
As their savings began to run out the family was forced to rely on the generosity of others. Members of the Mennonite church led by Elder Dave Garber, left, assisted the family in attempts to resettle. View fullsize
While kids at the church were friendly, Haya, who attended Southmoreland Elementary School, said she experienced nearly constant bullying at school. She was called a terrorist and once a child pushed her down a slope, causing a bruise to her knee. T View fullsize
Using clay, Haya made what she called “Trump’s wall” based on what she had heard on television. View fullsize
Kouhaila Al-Attrach, prepares food for her granddaughter, while at their home in Scottdale. While Roudaina looked for work Kouhaila helped with household chores and cooking. View fullsize
Arlene Miller, left, a member of the Mennonite church, gave Roudaina a ride to the social security office. Roudaina was turned away for not having the right documentation. After eight months of waiting, she finally received notification that she cou View fullsize
Haya takes a nap while she waits for her mom at a federal office in Fayette County, Pa. Trips to government offices have become routine as the family attempt to resettle. View fullsize
Alya says she was denied employment multiple times and bullying against her daughter escalated. The family says discrimination stonewalled them from building a new life. “We are looking for peace,” said Kouhaila Al-Attrach. The family ultimately le View fullsize
Fleeing religious persecution, Roudaina El-Sharity, left, sent her mother, right, and daughter to America while she prepared applications to resettle with them. Nine months later, Alya obtained temporary protective status and rejoined her family in
Haya, who turned 11 in July, said she struggled without her mother as Alya waited for documentation to live in the U.S. Haya occupied herself with school during the day and with toys gifted to her by the Mennonite church. Aside from the family’s fin
Kouhaila Al-Attrach, a skilled seamstress, became close with members of the Mennonite church in Scottsdale after joining their Comfort Zone Sewing Circle, where she made school bags for children in need. Al-Attrach and her granddaughter, Haya, began
As their savings began to run out the family was forced to rely on the generosity of others. Members of the Mennonite church led by Elder Dave Garber, left, assisted the family in attempts to resettle.
While kids at the church were friendly, Haya, who attended Southmoreland Elementary School, said she experienced nearly constant bullying at school. She was called a terrorist and once a child pushed her down a slope, causing a bruise to her knee. T
Using clay, Haya made what she called “Trump’s wall” based on what she had heard on television.
Kouhaila Al-Attrach, prepares food for her granddaughter, while at their home in Scottdale. While Roudaina looked for work Kouhaila helped with household chores and cooking.
Arlene Miller, left, a member of the Mennonite church, gave Roudaina a ride to the social security office. Roudaina was turned away for not having the right documentation. After eight months of waiting, she finally received notification that she cou
Haya takes a nap while she waits for her mom at a federal office in Fayette County, Pa. Trips to government offices have become routine as the family attempt to resettle.
Alya says she was denied employment multiple times and bullying against her daughter escalated. The family says discrimination stonewalled them from building a new life. “We are looking for peace,” said Kouhaila Al-Attrach. The family ultimately le