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Andrea Mucino
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Communications at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, former Miss West Virginia USA, proud West Virginia University and University College Dublin alumna

Media inquiries: mucinosa@unhcr.org
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"When it comes to the side of hope, the church or the faith organizations are the people who can provide that hope.”

Pastor Jean Pierre Gatera spent two decades leading churches in the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Now, he continues his faith work in Minneapolis.

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Faith finds a way for Burundian refugee pastor in Minneapolis | UNHCR
Jean Pierre Gatera has always been a community builder, whether in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, or his more recent home in Minneapolis in the United States of America.
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Merry Christmas from a dog that definitely made it onto the nice list
December 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM
"When it comes to the side of hope, the church or the faith organizations are the people who can provide that hope.”

Pastor Jean Pierre Gatera spent two decades leading churches in the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Now, he continues his faith work in Minneapolis.

bit.ly/3VVJPXr
Faith finds a way for Burundian refugee pastor in Minneapolis | UNHCR
Jean Pierre Gatera has always been a community builder, whether in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, or his more recent home in Minneapolis in the United States of America.
bit.ly
December 24, 2024 at 4:06 PM
See you later Salt Lake City✌🏼

So inspired by the refugee and community leaders we had the pleasure to meet throughout the week 💙
December 7, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!! 🦃
a man is standing next to a woman with a turkey on her head and sunglasses .
ALT: a man is standing next to a woman with a turkey on her head and sunglasses .
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November 29, 2024 at 4:41 AM
A very distinguished scholar and lady 💛
Only thing missing is a pipe and some tweed
November 27, 2024 at 9:05 PM
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A starter pack for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency humanitarian workers, supporters and friends.

Will be updated as this community continues to grow on bluesky. 🦋

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November 19, 2024 at 2:53 AM
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Thirty-five million Africans driven from homes by war and climate disasters – report
Thirty-five million Africans driven from homes by war and climate disasters – report
Data shows a threefold increase in internal displacement across the African continent since 2009, with flooding and drought posing a growing threat Wars and climate disasters have driven a threefold increase in the number of internally displaced people…
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 1:05 PM
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Today’s Bonus Daily Cartoon, by David Ostow. #NewYorkerCartoons www.newyorker.com/cartoons/dai...
November 26, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Crazy Monday, but filled to the brim with inspiring conversations with incredible people. Grateful to be in this space, and to hear and learn from those pouring their hearts into it.
November 26, 2024 at 4:48 AM
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Hi Bluesky 🦋

Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳

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November 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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This is Daisy. She celebrated her quinceañera with a cake almost as adorable as she is. Almost. 13/10
November 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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The cool thing about Blue Sky is it still feels like a community and for the most part people are kind.
November 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
1000 days of lost lives.
1000 days of displacement.
1000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine.

The relentless attacks continue, but so does our commitment to stand by the people of Ukraine.

Learn more: www.unhcr.org/us/news/brie...
November 22, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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Bluesky refugee supporters: Follow UNHCR here
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November 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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November 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Feeling this in my core today
November 20, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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Refugees welcome.
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November 19, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.
November 13, 2024 at 7:47 PM
A recipe for hope.

This refugee family's love of food inspires them to bring innovation and creativity to their catering business.

They are on mission to share the vibrant and unique flavors from Syria in the Washington, DC area. #EntrepreneursDay

www.unhcr.org/us/news/stor...
Culinary training offers refugees in the Washington, D.C. area a recipe for hope | UNHCR US
Español Fleeing the conflict that has engulfed their home country of Syria, Rami and his family sought refuge in the U.S. state of Virginia. Their first days there in 2013 were a whirlwind of unfamili...
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November 19, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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Today is Entrepreneurs Day.

We're reflecting on the creativity and innovation refugees bring to their new homes, exemplified by Rami's family.

They are founders of Damascinos, a catering business sharing Syrian food in the DC area. Story by @andymucino.bsky.social.

www.unhcr.org/us/news/stor...
November 19, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Get more of the latest news on refugee issues and UNHCR’s work around the world, through this live and growing starter pack of UNHCR staff and offices.

#WithRefugees 💙
A starter pack for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency humanitarian workers, supporters and friends.

Will be updated as this community continues to grow on bluesky. 🦋

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November 19, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Hi Bluesky 🦋

Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳

go.bsky.app/BF9SnQV
November 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM
My girl 💙
Reminding myself how cute this dog is after she needed a walk at 3 am and proceeded to throw up in the hallway
November 14, 2024 at 2:55 AM
This is UNHCR’s first-ever report on the links between conflict, climate and displacement.

The impacts are jarring, but hope is not lost.

Solutions are possible for those driven from their homes and the communities that host them. bit.ly/3AGHo3w

#COP29
November 13, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Cheesecake 🤝 Welcoming refugees

"Partnering with refugee resettlement organizations, Eli’s Cheesecake Company has seen the benefit of welcoming refugees and helping them grow alongside the business."

Read my latest article below ⬇️

www.unhcr.org/news/stories...
Eli’s Chicago Cheesecake creates a winning recipe for refugee inclusion | UNHCR
Partnering with refugee resettlement organizations, Eli’s Cheesecake Company in Chicago, US, has seen the benefit of welcoming refugees and helping them grow alongside the business. The firm's inclu...
www.unhcr.org
November 13, 2023 at 7:55 PM