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The mass transfers have paused due to a measles outbreak. They had to wait three weeks until the outbreak was controlled.

Despite heavy news coverage, many Americans are far removed from what’s happening in Afghanistan. For Webster University student Fahima Band Ali, the images of a hasty retreat from Kabul aren’t

International grocer Global Foods Market in Kirkwood, 421 N. Kirkwood Road, has launched a gift card match program to benefit refugees relocating to St. Louis.

As the International Institute of St. Louis anticipates resettling a wave of Afghan refugees in the region, the organization is focused on arrivals — and on alerting local community members about ways to help. President and CEO Arrey Obenson joins St. Louis on the Air with the latest.

St. Louis is one of the few destinations approved for fleeing Afghans who assisted U.S. military forces. The International Institute is gearing up for a “wave” of migrants.

Mayor Tishaura Jones outlines tasks and names 24-member board that will ensure $517 million is invested equitably Author: Jeff Cavallin Updated: 6:12 PM CDT April 23, 2021 ST. LOUIS — Mayor Tishaura Jones has appointed members for the offices Stimulus Advisory Board, which will conduct research, manage and give recommendations to ensure that American Rescue Plan funds are invested equitably. The 24-member board will advise and assist Jones, the former city trea...

A conversation with Arrey Obenson, the new president of the International Institute "America is at a crossroads, and the work that we do in St. Louis can actually be transformational." Arrey Obenson February marked the beginning of a new era for the International Institute as Arrey Obenson began his tenure as its president and chief executive officer. Prior to that, Anna Crosslin had led the organization since 1978.  Obenson comes to the position after serving as co-founder and CEO of Transf...

/ Arrey Obenson is ready to fill some big shoes, as he takes the helm as president and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis on Monday. He replaces longtime head Anna E. Crosslin, who is retiring after more than 40 years on the job. Obenson, an immigrant from Cameroon, came to the United States nearly two decades ago. In that time, he spent 17 years in various roles at Junior Chamber International, co-founded the organization Transformunity and wrote a book called “Bridging the Oppo...