We know inboxes are full of messages asking for donations—including from us—to respond to urgent needs around the world. But as a small sign of our appreciation for you, we wanted to take a short break and share Taghreed's story, which shows how familiar foods help one refugee feel more connected to home this holiday season.
John, food is more than daily nourishment. For many refugees forced to leave their homes, the recipes that have been passed down through generations are some of the few things they can bring with them. And sharing a meal brings communities and cultures together, transcending borders and languages.
For Taghreed, a refugee and mother from Iraq, making Shakarlama provides a taste of home. She vividly recalls her mother whipping up these sweet biscuits, the smell of cardamom flooding the home, as she helped at her side as a child. Whenever she's homesick, it's Shakarlama that helps to make her feel at home.
Taghreed shares her journey to create a home filled with warmth and tradition in this video. We hope you'll watch (and maybe even make your own Shakarlama!) »
"I wanted that cardamom smell to fill my new home and fill my heart." —Taghreed
At this time of year, we are so grateful for all that you do to help provide children and families a sense of safety, comfort and home. Thank you for supporting refugees and displaced people like Taghreed.
—The International Rescue Committee
P.S. You can help bring safety to refugees and displaced people worldwide by making a gift to the IRC today. For a limited time, all gifts will be MATCHED 5X—meaning your support will go 5X as far to help children and families recover and rebuild their lives. |
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