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New faces, new beginnings

202 - The number of refugees, immigrants and aslyees who participated in BuildaBridge programming during 2014.   112 - Adults 90 - Children 19 - Artists engaged Over 75% of participants were new to BuildaBridge programming this year and came from over ten countries.  The art-making experiences in a community context allow participants to build bridges between their culture and those of others; communicate their stories; share experiences and challenges and most importantly, find the resiliency and hope for for a new beginning here in the U.S. Check out highlights from 2014: Bhutanese Elders Story Mural Videos of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo Refugee Employment and Advancement Program Friendships form at Hopeful City exhibit Burmese Chin and Karen children find unity The Talking Turtle Bridging the Cultural Divide through Art