Alon Refugees

Warsan Shire says, “No one leaves home unless a home is the mouth of a shark.” Refugees are people who are leaving their country to escape civil war and natural disaster, or because of religious persecution. Most immigrants come to the US to escape poverty, oppression, and to get better opportunities for themselves and for their children. No one wants to leave their home country, family, and friends, but sometimes it is dangerous to stay in their home country. When immigrants and refugees arrive in the United States, they are generally safer, but still they are living in harsh conditions and unfriendly environments. Most American people think refugees and immigrants steal jobs from them, and are threatened by them, especially after the 9/11 attack. However, experts say that refugees and immigrants take the low skilled and exhausting work that are not generally pursued by American workers. The majority of them get paid minimum wage and live paycheck to paycheck. They often have no other option, but to work in low paying work without ever getting the full access to healthcare or education. Adjusting to new cultures and traditions, as well as a new language, is a major barrier for refugees and immigrants when they enter the United States. …show more content…
Many immigrants and refugees struggle to keep their children on track because many parents can’t speak English to have a conversation with their children’s teachers. The kids quickly get off track to fit in and integrate to the new American culture. Immigrants and refugees should get free ESL classes when they come to the United States because limited English affected involvement within their community. ESL classes would help them to integrate to the American culture rapidly. IRCO is having a positive impact on immigrants and refugees by helping