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MRCAustin

@MRCAustin

Creating livelihood opportunities for refugees.

 Austin, Texas
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Joined August 2009
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Happy story for a happy Friday:-) @MRCAustin #WorldRefugeeDay
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"I get to feed my community. And that makes me feel like I'm part of their family, part of their lives." 🌱 Wandaka, a former refugee living in Austin, TX, is using his passion for farming to feed his community during the pandemic. @MRCAustin #WorldRefugeeDay
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"I get to feed my community. And that makes me feel like I'm part of their family, part of their lives." 🌱 Wandaka, a former refugee living in Texas is using his passion for farming to feed his community during the pandemic. @MRCAustin
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So inspiring! A fantastic example of the resilience of refugees worldwide. #WorldRefugeeDay @MRCAustin @UNRefugeeAgency
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“Feeding my Austin community during this hard time fills my heart with joy." #WorldRefugeeDay @MRCAustin Meet Wandaka! He's a former refugee living in TX who is using his passion for farming to give back to his community during the pandemic. unrefugees.org/news/former-r…
Former refugee steps up to feed his community in Texas during pandemic

Former refugee steps up to feed his community in Texas during pandemic

Growing up in the DR Congo, Wandaka’s passion for farming developed at a very young age. Today, he's helping feed his Austin, Texas community during the coronavirus pandemic.

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“Feeding my Austin community during this hard time fills my heart with joy." #WorldRefugeeDay @MRCAustin Meet Wandaka! He's a former refugee living in TX who is using his passion for farming to give back to his community during the pandemic. unrefugees.org/news/former-r…
Former refugee steps up to feed his community in Texas during pandemic

Former refugee steps up to feed his community in Texas during pandemic

Growing up in the DR Congo, Wandaka’s passion for farming developed at a very young age. Today, he's helping feed his Austin, Texas community during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Our May/June issue hits the shelves soon! Read ab the ways businesses like @jesterkingbeer & @texasfarmhouse are giving back & keeping their doors open. Other stories include a new partnership b/w @locadoro & @MRCAustin, 10 awesome local beers, @MakeItSweetATX & @OatmealAndCo 🥳
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Find out how some urban farm community partners are reimagining their programs. bit.ly/3dkRsxM 📷@MRCAustin, Homeless Garden Project, @FootPrintFarms & @FarmshareATX
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“I’m so proud of our community that help in this crisis. This makes our team members stay connected by making masks and stay home with family at the same time, helping others." bit.ly/34DUiee
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Afterwards we went out to serve our greater Austin community by volunteering at @MRCAustin ‘s New Leaf Agriculture Farm near Elgin TX. Thanks Wandaka for letting us be part it! #100YearMovement
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What a wonderful and educational farm tour today at the @MRCAustin New Leaf Farm in Elgin, TX. Thank you Wandaka, Meg and team for all you do in the world! Hey #Austin and #elgintx check out their tours first Fridays monthly. @ElginSupt
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“Stories are the best antidote to the dehumanisation caused by numbers. They restore our empathy." A life-affirming read from a master storyteller whose words are always laden with compassion, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, @Khaled Hosseini. trib.al/rp8QflN
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@UNESCO10 Dec 2017
Greater freedoms. Stronger respect. More compassion. On #HumanRightsDay, let us #StandUp4HumanRights! ℹ️ on.unesco.org/2A6JKUE
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After fleeing the communists in Czechoslovakia, my family & I arrived in America on November 11, 1948. We were welcomed & provided the chance to build new lives in freedom. For this opportunity and all that has since come with it, I will always be grateful. #RefugeesWelcome
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Share this to spread the word about #TeamRefugees, and stand #WithRefugees everywhere. Bravery beyond borders.
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Because we all deserve to be a part of a team. Proud to support #TeamRefugees. RT if you stand with them too!
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Meet the 10 members of #TeamRefugees who will compete at #Rio2016 under the @Olympics flag trib.al/29sUHqv
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So inspired by the work of @MRCAustin and @WestcaveATX and how these organizations are serving our community!
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We just hit $7M! We can do it #ATX #AmplifyATX ow.ly/Zh6IJ
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I just donated to @MRCAustin, one of my favorite Austin nonprofits. Check them out! amplifyatx.ilivehereigiveher… #ilivehereigivehere #amplifyatx
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Replying to @MRCAustin
.@MRCAustin MRC is on a mission to improve the livelihoods of humans in #Austin. Take part in #AmplifyATX to help out: #HumanCrisis
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@UN7 Mar 2016
When women are empowered & safe to contribute to society, incredible things happen: ow.ly/Z7gDw #IWD2016
Timeline: Women’s Footprint in History

Timeline: Women’s Footprint in History

Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions. Explore a selection of these women and learn what the reality is today for many women and girls.

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