Pittsburgh refugee youth camp works to weather federal funding cuts
Terminated federal grants left ARYSE, the region’s only organization dedicated solely to refugee and immigrant youth, with a significant gap. Its leaders are working to keep PRYSE Academy and year-round programming intact.
Pa. lawmakers push ‘welcoming schools’ bills to strengthen protections for immigrant students
Speaking in Harrisburg on Monday, Pittsburgh 11th grader Aalia Wafa urged lawmakers to consider the bill’s impact on students like her.
These 3 Moonshot projects are equipping Pittsburgh youth with tools to create their own future
In Pittsburgh, a group of these young people are exploring and challenging the narratives that swirl around them, thanks to a Moonshot-funded program run by the nonprofit ARYSE.
Pittsburgh celebrates Welcoming Week with global inclusivity
Pittsburgh celebrates Welcoming Week with global inclusivity
‘Positive culture shock’ spells challenges and triumphs for Afghan teen students
‘Positive culture shock’ spells challenges and triumphs for Afghan teen students
Local groups help resettled Afghan youth adjust to their new lives
Local groups help resettled Afghan youth adjust to their new lives
How 3 Pittsburgh sports organizations improve kids’ social and emotional skills
How 3 Pittsburgh sports organizations improve kids’ social and emotional skills, NextPittsburgh
City Theatre to Premiere Free, Pittsburgh-Centric Show Based on Refugee Experiences
City Theatre to Premiere Free, Pittsburgh-Centric Show Based on Refugee Experiences
Making Pittsburgh Home: The Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education (ARYSE)
Making Pittsburgh Home: The Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education (ARYSE)
Advocates Say Remote Teaching Puts English Language Learners In An Impossible Situation
Advocates Say Remote Teaching Puts English Language Learners In An Impossible Situation
#LetsMakeASEEN: ARYSE stands up for young immigrants and refugees
#LetsMakeASEEN: ARYSE stands up for young immigrants and refugees
How School Districts Are Grappling With Translation Services For Increasingly Diverse Populations
How School Districts Are Grappling With Translation Services For Increasingly Diverse Populations
In a foreign land, these youngsters spend their Pittsburgh summer piecing together a new language and confidence
In a foreign land, these youngsters spend their Pittsburgh summer piecing together a new language and confidence
Duquesne University students volunteer to help integrate and educate Pittsburgh refugees
Duquesne University students volunteer to help integrate and educate Pittsburgh refugees
Refugee After-School Program Aims To Bridge Gap Of Language Learning In Schools
Refugee After-School Program Aims To Bridge Gap Of Language Learning In Schools
Kids missing school for the worst kind of reasons. How one group is helping young refugees.
Kids missing school for the worst kind of reasons. How one group is helping young refugees.
Young Pittsburgh Refugees Share Their Stories: Anje And Anna
Young Pittsburgh Refugees Share Their Stories: Anje And Anna
Pittsburgh Summer Camp Introduces Refugees To U.S. Culture
Pittsburgh Summer Camp Introduces Refugees To U.S. Culture
Helping Pittsburgh's Refugee Children With A Summer Camp Just For Them
Helping Pittsburgh's Refugee Children With A Summer Camp Just For Them