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A new American turns adversity into opportunity When Diana Muturia had to leave college and take a job cleaning homes, she thought she’d let her family down. Today, she’s using her experience to build an innovative new business. February 25, 2021 Photo: Colette Roark/IRC Diana Muturia’s day starts around 5am and ends at 10pm. The 27 year old has an ambitious goal: she wants to revolutionize the cleaning industry.  Diana was born in Kenya and came to the United States to earn a degree i...

February 17, 2021 Photo: Andrew Oberstadt, IRC An asylum-seeker is someone who is seeking international protection from dangers in their home country. To apply, they must first arrive at or cross an international border. In immigration court, they then bear the burden of proof and must be able to demonstrate to authorities that they meet the criteria to be covered by refugee protections. Without formal documentation in many cases, it can be difficult for asylum-seekers to provide clear evidence...