Blog Articles
My name is Mohammad Ferdaws Homayoon and I am an 18 year old refugee from Afghanistan. My family and I resettled in the United States two years ago. With PRERNA’s support, we slowly adapted to a new country – language, school, friends, and other aspects to rebuild a new life here. In 2016, I met one of PRERNA’s youth volunteers who visited my family and showed me some basic programming skills. See blog article “Inspired by Refugee Youth.” READ MORE
As long as I can remember, I have always been a strong community advocate since I believe that change can only be made through persistence and hard work. When my friend Lakshmi Balram asked our school to start a GirlUp club, I agreed right away. We became co-presidents and began reaching out to students and other organizations. We both realized that girls are underestimated in many countries and not given adequate resources to achieve their full potential. READ MORE
I have been volunteering for PRERNA for a little over a year now. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a B.A. degree in English Literature, I began living and working within the Washington D.C. area. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to have backpacked throughout many parts of the world including: New Zealand, South America and Europe. Through these experiences, I have ultimately become a more mindful and caring person. READ MORE
In March, the Persian community celebrates Nowruz for two weeks. Nowruz is a non-religious, cultural holiday that marks the beginning of Spring and a New Year. It has been celebrated for over 2600 years, with its roots in Zoroastrian culture. The holiday holds positive themes of rebirth, life, happiness and more. PRERNA volunteer Ramesh Adibi spoke with us about the holiday, and even shared some of her family’s customs and favorite memories. READ MORE
