Topics: Immigration

Meng Yu narrates their immigration story through food and how they found their way to FEEST, a food justice program in Delridge, WA, and finally to a deeper understanding of their culture and the food we eat.

Find out more about FEEST! feestseattle.wordpress.com

I wished to recreate through photographs the story of my life, preserving these memories for my children. The happiness that I feel is immense knowing that the story will be on the web where it can be seen by my family in Ecuador.

We moved to New York, the land of freedom with the illusion to see our aspirations and dreams come true. A very good friend, Mery received us and guided us on the best way forward. I started my job as a house painter. It was nice to come back home and comment about the day.

Rizwan fondly remembers his homeland - while getting used to life in the USA.

Six youth from the Kino Neighborhoods of Las Vistas, Western Hills, Pueblo Gardens and South Park were chosen to participate in a basic digital storytelling workshop. This is one of the stories. They share their voice to inspire a greater sense of community, understanding and awareness through a glimpse of their struggles and passions.

Six youth from the Kino Neighborhoods of Las Vistas, Western Hills, Pueblo Gardens and South Park were chosen to participate in a basic digital storytelling workshop. This is one of the stories. They share their voice to inspire a greater sense of community, understanding and awareness through a glimpse of their struggles and passions.

A meeting between her two granduncles teaches a young Vietnamese American about war and the bonds of family. She gains a more nuanced understanding of history which isn't often presented in either mainstream or Vietnamese-language media.

Lucia made this story for a series of workshops on education sponsored by the Boston YWCA. She uses the piece frequently in her work as a community organizer to stimulate dialogue among parents about participation in the school system.

How using string games to teach keyboarding can help liberate one's authentic voice

The storyteller talks about connecting with her Vietnamese roots and her community.

Karen reflects on working with Somali immigrants.