How Mukamujeni Finds Rest in Seeing Her Crops Flourish
Mukamujeni Nyiramutuzo, one of the farmers assisted by the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success (ORIS), explains that her tireless efforts in growing vegetables and culturally significant crops extend beyond tangible materials; it’s the joy she feels when witnessing her crops flourish. Originally from Congo, Mukamujeni shares that farming has been her lifelong passion, a […]
Godence: How ORIS Helped Improve My English Speaking Skills
Godence Ndabumvirubusa, a seasoned farmer who began tilling the earth at the age of 10 in her native Rwanda, credits ORIS for the remarkable improvement in her English-speaking abilities since joining Fresh Start Farms. Her journey in the U.S. has not only enriched her farming skills but has also broadened her horizons as a vendor, […]
From Fields to Food Trucks: Babu Zuberi’s Journey in Farming
Babu Zuberi, a Concord NH resident, is on the cusp of transforming his one-year-old farming venture into a thriving business. Originally from Congo and Tanzania, where farming was a way of life for his family, Babu has rekindled his agricultural roots in the United States. Supported by the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success (ORIS), […]
Harimaya’s Journey to Sustainable Farming in New Hampshire
Harimaya has found solace and purpose in farming since 2015, when she started her farming activities in Boscawen NH, thanks to the support of the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success (ORIS). Having overcome challenges in her journey, she now grows flowers and vegetables, creating a vibrant tapestry of memories that connect her to her […]
Elizabeth Nyirabutega: Cultivating a Better Life Through Farming
In the scenic landscapes of Southern New Hampshire, Elizabeth Nyirabutega has cultivated not just a thriving farm, but a life filled with resilience and determination. Elizabeth’s journey is intertwined with The Double Up Food Bucks program, a symbiotic partnership with food stamps that has not only increased her income but has also transformed her lifestyle. […]
Cultivating Dreams: Margarita Manario’s Journey from Refugee to Farmer
In 2013, Margarita Manario embarked on a transformative chapter of her life when she joined the New American Sustainable Agriculture Program (NASAP). Born in Burundi, Margarita had fled to Tanzania in 1993, seeking refuge in a camp as a young mother. A decade later, in 2015, she arrived in America, hopeful for a new beginning. […]
Jeanette Mukeshimana – Cultivating Dreams in a New Homeland
In the picturesque landscape of New Hampshire, a remarkable woman named Jeanette Mukeshimana has been sowing the seeds of success since she arrived in the United States in 2011. Jeanette’s journey is not just a tale of farming but a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of agriculture. Born into a farming family, […]
Top 5 Ways to Help Support Immigrant Success
The reality is that creating a fair and just society takes work. Undoing racism and intolerance requires a lot of love, hard work, and a personal journey of self-awareness. Remember that YOU have the power to make a difference! #1: Get political. Public policy directly shapes the landscape of public safety, economic opportunity, affordable housing, […]