A Bit of Optimism Rebuilding Community with Luma Mufleh
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Jan 18, 2022 Luma Mufleh, the founder of Fugees Family, shares her inspiring journey as a former refugee turned advocate for children facing similar struggles. She discusses the power of community in supporting education for refugee kids, emphasizing that resilience and teamwork can transform lives. Luma highlights the importance of adaptive schooling and collective responsibility, illustrating how shared experience in sports, like soccer, fosters strong communities. She also calls for urgent action to address the global refugee crisis, urging listeners to believe in the potential of refugees.
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The Somali Student's Success
- A Somali student graduated, pursued aviation mechanics, and worked as a valet to support his family.
- He bought his mother a house near Luma's old neighborhood, demonstrating resilience and the importance of family.
Promote Collective Responsibility
- Shift mindsets from individual success to collective responsibility.
- Publicly read report cards, fostering teamwork by making everyone accountable for each other's grades.
Celebrating Progress
- A student who couldn't read initially read his report card with all Fs.
- Six weeks later, he showed improvement, earning a B and applause, highlighting community support.