Stories and Tidbits
Artist and Poet: Meet Krishna
Originally from Bhutan, Krishna arrived to Cincinnati in 2008 after spending years in a refugee camp in Nepal following an ethnic cleansing in Bhutan…
The Impact
I’ve been hesitant to write this story. The reason is quite selfish. It’s a sad story and difficult to write without tears…
Creativity + Friendship = Success
For almost a year now, a group of 7-10 women have been meeting at the Wave Pool and learning art techniques from Cal Cullen and other local artists…
Art – The Universal Language
A few months ago I received an email from Calcagno (Cal) Cullen asking to meet with me to discuss refugees living in Cincinnati…
Guest Post: STAR - Students Together Assisting Refugees
My experience as a NSLI-Y scholar in Rabat, Morocco, last summer was a turning point in my life. Apart from learning Arabic and enjoying the Moroccan culture…
How Did I Get Here?
If you’re a subscriber to our blog you’ve probably been wondering why hasn’t there been a posting? It’s simple. This post…
Meet Fadiyya
Fadiyya Alshawk is a dynamic woman. She is positive, intelligent, and she smiles a lot. Her energy is contagious. Fadiyya is also a refugee from Iraq…
Evenings Learning English
On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, a group of moms and dads – Fabiola, Karina, Marta, Olga, Selma, Bijoux, and Samba – gather to learn English in the…
Welcome & About this Blog
Welcome to Heartfelt Tidbit’s blog dedicated to sharing the stories of refugees and immigrants in Cincinnati…