They told him to cover his hands. Welcoming the stranger is the tenet of all major faith traditions and part of the mission of the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento. Walking alongside immigrants, refugees, and survivors of trafficking As we walk alongside our newest neighbors, we connect them with resources, help them navigate complicated systems, and support them in gaining access to education, employment, and healthcare. For the latest local news, arts and entertainment, sign up for our newsletter. Sign-up for news updates via email or mobile # for texts! They are stepping off the plane with next to nothing but their dignity, hope, and determination states the International Rescue Committee. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. We also work to ensure the services we provide are culturally appropriate and trauma-informed. Khalil explains that when individuals and families arrive in Sacramento, they often come with a severely battered state of mind. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. One of my brothers was roughed up badly in an attempted kidnapping in 2017, Naikbeen says. COVID-19 was responsible for the restaurant closing. Naikbeen, 37, works as the CEO of a nonprofit group in North Highlands called the California Hazara Community. Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the immigration reporter at CBS News. While the struggles are daunting, many Afghans are making progress in their adopted country. The cookie also tracks the behavior of the user across the web on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. | //