Archive | January, 2009

Q&A: Ryan, A Chinese Refugee in Thailand

31 January 2009

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In preparation of our upcoming art show to benefit the BRC, we wanted to offer content which gives readers a more proficient understanding of what refugees and asylum seekers go through. ISOS was proud to post the article Waiting by Sherri Phenchard (See part one or part two). Today we’re excited to post the following [...]

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Coin In Hand: Flipping the Fate of Poverty

31 January 2009

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ISOS is proud to introduce the series, Coin In Hand: Flipping the Fate of Poverty by Alexis “Areeya” Frost. Have a look, comment and be sure to check back here for more. ——————————— When I first came to Thailand at 16, I was young and naïve. I had no concept of poverty; no concept of [...]

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Waiting: A Glimpse of Refugees (Part 2)

28 January 2009

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“When I ask the refugees I meet if they miss their home country, everyone has said yes.” When I ask the refugees I meet if they miss their home country, everyone has said yes. A place where their lives were at stake, where the government destroyed their homes, where they lost their family and friends [...]

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Waiting: A Glimpse of Refugees (Part 1)

24 January 2009

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Waiting. Waiting for the U.N to make its decision. Waiting for the war to end. Waiting for my husband to get a passport. Waiting for immigration to remember us. Waiting for the police to discover us or to flee before they can. Waiting. Many people throw this word in the air to describe how they [...]

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Art Show Update: 5 Ways to Get Involved

23 January 2009

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We will debut our gallery Pictures From My Mind: Depictions of Hunger, Homelessness and Hope in late February at Moddy Resturaunt and Gallery. While we work out the details and prepare to release an official invitation, you can begin thinking about how you’d like to participate. First review information about the Bangkok Refugee Center (or [...]

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Spotlight: Bangkok Refugee Center

21 January 2009

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The Story: The Bangkok Refugee Center (BRC) is responsible for provision of basic services (education, social work, psychosocial, medical services, and community outreach services) to urban refugees in Thailand. These displaced people come from 44 countries including Sri Lanka, Laos, China and Somalia. Target: Asylum seekers (people awaiting recognition as refugees) and recognized refugees. Goal: [...]

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Spotlight: Marc Gold & 100 Friends

19 January 2009

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The Story: Almost two decades ago Marc Gold discovered how much good he could do with very little money in poor places. He then set out on a mission to do just that after receiving donations from 100 of his closest friends. (This is just a teaser, please see his site for the whole story.) [...]

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