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Immigration NerdsImmigration Safe at SchoolIn an era of shifting immigration policies, how can schools protect their most vulnerable students? This urgent episode features Luma Mufleh, founder of Fugees Family Inc., who has created a groundbreaking School Crisis Playbook for deportation response. Drawing from her personal experience as a refugee and educator, Mufleh provides crucial insights into preparing schools for immigration enforcement scenarios while maintaining student dignity and hope. GUESTS: Luma Mufleh, Fugees FamilyHOST: Lauren ClarkeNEWS NERD: Rob Taylor PRODUCER: Adam BelmarShow Links:School Crisis Playbook: Deportation Response - Navigating...
2025-02-1329 min
OCL Sound WavesRead With Pride 8: "From Here"Join Diane and Megan for a look inside Luma Mufleh's poignant, compelling memoir From Here. The discussion is sure to provide insights about what changing social mores have meant through the recent past and what they might mean in the future.
2024-11-2624 min
Ingenious ThinkersEducational Justice For Refugee & Immigrant Youth | Ingenious ThinkersJoining us on Say Hi to the Future: Ingenious Thinkers hosted by Ken Tencer today is Luma Mufleh is the CEO and Founding Director of Fugees Family, Inc., a nonprofit organization that uses the power of soccer, education, and community to empower refugee children to successfully integrate into the United States.
2024-06-2826 min
Lives Less OrdinaryFugees Family: the football team who became my lifeThe extraordinary coach who started a football team but built something much bigger.One day when Luma Mufleh was driving home to Atlanta, Georgia, she came across a group of barefoot boys playing football in the street, using a raggedy old ball and rocks for goalposts. They reminded her of how she played at home in Jordan and she asked to join their game. The Fugees Family football team was born. Luma Mufleh has written a book about her extraordinary story, Believe in Them: One Woman's Fight for Justice for Refugee Children.Presenter: Jo Fidgen
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2024-02-1943 min
Coming Out StoriesThe Power of Acceptance: Luma Mufleh's Struggle and TriumphBorn into strict Muslim traditions in Syria and raised in Jordan, Luma is a beacon of hope and courage for all of us in the LGBTQ+ community.Her personal coming out story is complex; spanning cultures, religions, and generations. As a young adult in a country where being gay was considered a crime, Luma came out to her parents and was disowned, it took many years until her own daughter played a pivotal role in reconciling their family. Luma is also testament to the importance of chosen families within the LGBTQ+ community. Luma is also...
2023-11-2930 min
Out with Suzi RuffellS8 EP5: Luma MuflehThis week I'm joined for another brilliant episode by, author and founder of Fugees Family, Luma MuflehI loved hearing about their story and hope you do too.Luma's newest book "Believe in Them" is available now.Please subscribe, rate and review. Thanks, Suzi xxxAnd if you want to get in touch with me on the show, here's how...email: hello@outwithsuziruffell.comtwitter: @outwithsuzi A 'Kee...
2023-10-3045 min
Virgin Radio PridecastEmma Goswell's Weekend Outing: Luma Mufleh & Rob Staines Emma is joined by author Luma Mufleh and travel expert Rob Staines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2222 min
Education UnchartedCreating Schools Where Every Student Belongs: How Luma Mufleh is Changing Lives Through EducationEducation is all about community. Every student needs a support system they can rely on.In this inspiring episode, host Amanda Bratten sits down with Luma Mufleh, an activist, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Fugees Family, the only network of schools in the U.S. dedicated to refugee and immigrant education. A Jordanian immigrant of Syrian descent, Luma shares her personal experiences and how they have fueled her unwavering commitment to empowering refugee and immigrant children through education.Throughout the conversation, Luma imparts invaluable lessons on creating change. She...
2023-07-2637 min
Life Goals with Theo DelaneyLife Goals with Theo Delaney - Luma MuflehTheo Delaney's guest is Luma Mufleh the founder and CEO of Fugees Family the non profit organistation that harnesses the power of football to help refugee children to integrate in America. A refugee herself, her book Believe In Them tells her remarkable story and her Ted Talk which has had close to two million views is inspirational. A football lover and Chelsea fan since her childhood in Jordan, she relives goals from Paolo Rossi, Frank Lampard, Lionel Messi and more.@LumaMufleh@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.ted.com/talks/luma_mufleh_don_t_feel_sorry...
2023-07-171h 01
NWP RadioThe Write Time with Author/Activist Luma Mufleh and Educators Jessica Baldizon and William KingLuma Mufleh is an activist, twice-published author, entrepreneur, coach, and thought leader in refugee and English Language Learner Education. As an asylee, as well as daughter and granddaughter of Syrian refugees, Luma continues to draw on her personal experiences to fuel her passion for empowering refugees and immigrant children through education. In 2006, she founded Fugees Family, the only network of schools in the U.S. dedicated to refugee and immigrant education. Luma’s work is not only changing the lives of children and families, but also shifting the narrative around refugees from one of fear to one of courage and...
2023-07-1144 min
NWP RadioThe Write Time with Author/Activist Luma Mufleh and Educators Jessica Baldizon and William KingLuma Mufleh is an activist, twice-published author, entrepreneur, coach, and thought leader in refugee and English Language Learner Education. As an asylee, as well as daughter and granddaughter of Syrian refugees, Luma continues to draw on her personal experiences to fuel her passion for empowering refugees and immigrant children through education. In 2006, she founded Fugees Family, the only network of schools in the U.S. dedicated to refugee and immigrant education. Luma’s work is not only changing the lives of children and families, but also shifting the narrative around refugees from one of fear to one of courage and re...
2023-07-1144 min
Standard Issue PodcastSIM Ep 867 Pod 262: 3D-ing the nipple, believing in football, and befriending some diamondsTattooist Tanya Buxton has seen first hand what a difference some ink can make to body confidence. And for women who have undergone breast cancer surgery, Tanya’s work on areola tattoos has been life-changing. Mick caught up with her to chat about the hugely positive response from the women who have them, the frustration that comes from social media platforms censoring her work, and why she founded the Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance. In Jenny Off The Blocks, Jen chats to Luma Mufleh, CEO and founding director of the Fugees Family, and author of the new book Beli...
2023-07-051h 18
Get Schooled on Public EducationCreating A Sense of Belonging for Refugee and Immigrant StudentsMany refugee students and families face a unique set of challenges, including but not limited to, cultural differences, language barriers, a lack of resources, discrimination, feelings of displacement, and trauma. Luma Mufleh is a refugee activist and founder of the nonprofit, Fugees Family. She opened two schools, Fugees Academy in Ohio and Georgia, dedicated to supporting refugee students and families. Luma is the author of Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children and her most recent memoir, From Here. In this episode of Get Schooled on Public Education, Luma discusses her experience as an immigrant, her...
2023-06-2910 min
Paperback ReadersPaperback Readers Episode 72
We are delighted to welcome Luma Mufleh to the podcast! Luma has written From Here, a beautiful young adult memoir about how she learned to accept herself as a gay Arab Muslim from Jordan, and how she made a new life for herself in the United States while never letting go of her first home. We loved this book, and we were so happy to get to talk to Luma about her story and her life. (And as a bonus, Julie’s sister Kristi, who introduced us to Luma, also made her podcast debut!)Books we talked ab...
2023-05-2200 min
This Is the AuthorS8E19: Connie Wang, Luma Mufleh, and Aurora JamesIn this episode, meet journalist and editor Connie Wang, founder and director of Fugees Family Luma Mufleh, and creative director and fashion designer Aurora James. Hear Connie Wang on how a comment from her mom inspired her memoir, Luma Mufleh on coming-of-age, and Aurora James on the assumptions we make about what it takes to affect change (and how to move beyond them!). Plus, learn what it was like for these authors to revisit their work in the recording studio.
Oh My Mother! by Connie Wang
https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/705320/oh-my-mother/
From Here by Luma Mufleh
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2023-05-1613 min
Dive Into Into A High-Impact Full Audiobook Right Now.From Here by Luma MuflehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/622178to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From Here
Author: Luma Mufleh
Narrator: Luma Mufleh
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 21 minutes
Release date: May 16, 2023
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. It was clear that not only woul...
2023-05-166h 21Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsFrom Here by Luma MuflehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/622178to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From Here
Author: Luma Mufleh
Narrator: Luma Mufleh
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 21 minutes
Release date: May 16, 2023
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. It was clear that not only woul...
2023-05-166h 21Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, LGBTQ+From Here by Luma MuflehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/622178to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From Here
Author: Luma Mufleh
Narrator: Luma Mufleh
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 21 minutes
Release date: May 16, 2023
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. It was clear that not only would her...
2023-05-166h 21
Power-Up With A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Captivating.From Here by Luma MuflehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65964to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From Here
Author: Luma Mufleh
Narrator: Luma Mufleh
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
Release date: 05-16-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Biographies
Publisher's Summary:
With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980’s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. It was clear that not only would her family have trouble accepting who she was, but trapped in a religious society, she could also be killed if anyone...
2023-05-166h 21Absorb An Powerful Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.From Here by Luma MuflehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68140to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From Here
Author: Luma Mufleh
Narrator: Luma Mufleh
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
Release date: 05-16-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980’s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. It was clear that not only would her family have trouble accepting who she was, but trapped in a religious society, she could also be killed if anyone...
2023-05-166h 21Reconnect With A Audiobooks Bundle For Students.From Here [Written by Luma Mufleh]Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/67417 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From Here
Author: Luma Mufleh
Narrator: Luma Mufleh
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
Release date: 05-16-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: History & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980’s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. It was clear that not only would her family have trouble accepting who she was, but trappe...
2023-05-166h 21
Parenting for the FutureEducating Immigrant Children: The Work of Fugees Family: A conversation with Luma MuflehLuma Mufleh is mother to two daughters and one son. She is a Syrian/Jordanian entrepreneur, a coach, and a thought leader in refugee and English Language Learner education. The daughter and granddaughter of Syrian refugees, Luma grew up in Amman, Jordan, where she was one of the only Arab students in her class at an American School and one of the only girls who played on her soccer team. As a young adult in a country where being gay was considered a crime, Luma came out to her parents and was disowned. Granted asylum in the US, Luma...
2022-10-2645 min
Book Chatter PodcastS2, E8: Learning America by Luma MuflehThis month,we discuss Learning America: One woman's fight for educational justice for refugee children by Luma Mufleh. Next month we will be discussing two books, True Grit by Charles Protis and The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up.You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, re...
2022-08-1252 min
Paperback ReadersPaperback Readers Episode 52
Summer is ending, and we have so many great books to share with you! Our shared read was Southernmost, by Silas House, which we both loved. See below for the list of all the books we discussed, and join us in two weeks to talk about The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler.The Bodyguard by Katherine CenterThe Confidence to Write by Liz PratherThe Wedding Date by Jasmine GuilloryMuhammad Ali Was a Chicken? by Dan GutmanThe President Is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton
2022-08-0200 min
EASY ViewpointsSupporting Refugee Resettlement / Africa & the Modern WorldSegment 1: Guests: Dr. Diya Abdo, author, American Refuge: The Stories of the Refugee Experience, founder, Every Campus a Refuge; Luma Mufleh, CEO & Founder, Fugees Family. There are more than 27 million refugees in the world. This population has lost their homes, their culture and their identities as a result of conflict, persecution, etc. We speak with two experts about the refugee experience and just how difficult it can be to start a new life somewhere else. https://tinyurl.com/37xe6xuj. Segment 2: Guest: Howard French, historian, professor, journalism, Columbia University, author, Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the...
2022-08-0128 minBook Chatter PodcastS2, E7: The Bride Test by Helen HoangThis month, we discuss The Bride Test by Helen Hoang. Next month, we will discuss Learning America: One woman's fight for educational justice for refugee children by Luma Mufleh.Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up.You can participate! Read the book, send us your thoughts, and then listen in as we share our thoughts and perspectives. To participate in Book Chatter: Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of...
2022-07-0848 min
LiberatED PodcastWelcome to America: How one education entrepreneur is transforming refugee educationI came across the work of our guest today, Luma Mufleh, back in 2019. Even then, I was enchanted by the story of how she created Fugees Academy, a successful private school in Georgia for refugee children who are too often overlooked and underserved in traditional district schools. But I recently finished reading Luma's newly released book, Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children, which joins the story of Fugees Academy with her own powerful story as an immigrant, entrepreneur, soccer coach, school founder and change maker, and wife and mother. Truthfully, Learning America is one...
2022-06-0724 min
Top of Mind with Julie RoseLearning from the Stories of Refugees in AmericaOne out of every 95 people on Earth has fled their home because of conflict or persecution. With thousands of people fleeing their countries and seeking asylum around the world, what can we learn from stories of refugees in America? What is the experience of leaving – when you’d rather stay – and resettling in a place where everything is foreign? Refugee stories give us a glimpse into the perseverance needed to find home again in a foreign place. In this podcast episode, people who came to America as refugees share their stories of heartbreak, healing, and new friendships as they seek to bui...
2022-05-3052 min
Ingenious ThinkersEmpower Refugees & ImmigrantsIn this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Luma Mufleh, the Inspirational CEO and Founder of Fugees Family, a nonprofit organization that uses the power of soccer, education and community to empower refugee children to successfully integrate into the United States.
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Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by...
2022-05-1323 min
How To!How To (Really) Help RefugeesWhen the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August, the Female Tactical Platoon, a unit of elite Afghan soldiers, knew they had to evacuate. “If they were captured, they would be killed,” according to a Green Beret who worked alongside them because they were “an affront to everything the Taliban stood for.” Ellie, a U.S. Army Captain, moved earth and heaven to get them to America. But navigating the U.S. refugee resettlement system proved much more difficult than they expected. On this episode of How To!, we introduce Ellie to Luma Mufleh, founder and CEO of Fugee Families, to discu...
2022-04-2634 min
Putting Students FirstLuma Mufleh on Her Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee ChildrenIn this episode, League of Education Voters Communications Director Arik Korman interviews Luma Mufleh, the founder of Fugees Family whose TED Talk on educational justice for refugee families has been viewed more than 1.7 million times. Luma discusses what it's like being dropped into a classroom when you don't know English, what supports we should provide to students who are refugees, and how we can focus on the assets that refugees bring to our schools and our society. Luma’s new book is Learning America: One Woman’s Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children.
2022-04-2224 min
The ConversationThe Great ResignationDavid Shuster hosts. Luma Mufleh, Author of ""Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children"", talks about her experience as a refugee working with children of refugees in the US. Economy Reporter Ben Winck joins to break down what the great resignation means, and what it means for workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-04-1525 min
Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadEpisode 153 - Author Spotlight with Amy BloomEmily and Chris were honored to have the opportunity to talk with author Amy Bloom about her new memoir, IN LOVE: A Memoir of Love and Loss about Amy and her husband Brian Ameche's love and his decision to end his life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Both Book Cougars are captivated by this beautifully written memoir about love, the agony of dealing with Alzheimer’s, and choosing to end one's life in a society that has no viable options.
We are currently doing a buddy read of MAUD MARTHA by Gwendolyn Brooks. We also have an upcoming buddy read in...
2022-04-121h 07
The Arik Korman ShowOne Woman’s Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee ChildrenLuma Mufleh, the founder of Fugees Family whose TED Talk on educational justice for refugee families has been viewed more than 1.7 million times, discusses what it's like being dropped into a classroom when you don't know English, what supports we should provide to students who are refugees, and how we can focus on the assets that refugees bring to our schools and our society. Luma’s new book is Learning America: One Woman’s Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children.
2022-04-0825 min
Get Hooked On The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Award-Winning!Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma MuflehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/566739to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children
Author: Luma Mufleh
Narrator: Luma Mufleh
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 36 minutes
Release date: April 5, 2022
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
“[From] an influential educational leader and activist…an impassioned, penetrating critique and inspiring model for progress.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds from Liberia...
2022-04-056h 36
Listen to Trending Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, WomenLearning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma MuflehPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/566739 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children Author: Luma Mufleh Narrator: Luma Mufleh Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 36 minutes Release date: April 5, 2022 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: “[From] an influential educational leader and activist…an impassioned, penetrating critique and inspiring model for progress.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds fro...
2022-04-0505 minAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsLearning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma MuflehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/566739to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children
Author: Luma Mufleh
Narrator: Luma Mufleh
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 36 minutes
Release date: April 5, 2022
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
“[From] an influential educational leader and activist…an impassioned, penetrating critique and inspiring model for progress.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds from Liberia...
2022-04-056h 36
Access Unmissable Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsLearning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma MuflehPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/566739 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children Author: Luma Mufleh Narrator: Luma Mufleh Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 36 minutes Release date: April 5, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: “[From] an influential educational leader and activist…an impassioned, penetrating critique and inspiring model for progress.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds fro...
2022-04-0505 min
Read Learn Live PodcastLearning America – Ep 96 with Luma MuflehIt was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds from Liberia, Afghanistan, and Sudan, soon welcomed her as coach of their ragtag but fiercely competitive group. Drawn into their lives, Mufleh learned that few of her players, all local public school students, could read a single word. She asks, “Where was the America that took me in? That protected me? How can I get these kids to that America?”Learning...
2022-03-3146 min
Read Learn Live PodcastLearning America - Ep 96 with Luma Mufleh Learning America traces the story of how Mufleh grew a group of kids into a soccer team and then into a nationally acclaimed network of schools for refugee children. The journey is inspiring and hard-won: Fugees schools accept only those most in need; no student passes a grade without earning it; the failure of any student is the responsibility of all. Soccer as a part of every school day is a powerful catalyst to heal trauma, create belonging, and accelerate learning. Finally, this gifted storyteller delivers provocative, indelible portraits of student after student making leaps in learning that aren’t suppo...
2022-03-3146 min
A Bit of OptimismRebuilding Community with Luma MuflehEngraved on the Statue of Liberty it reads, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...” A beautiful sentiment, indeed. The reality is a little less poetic. When refugees reach America’s shores today, they face the daunting task of rebuilding a sense of community while trying to work through a system that is ill-equipped to give them the support they need. That’s where Luma Mufleh comes in. Twenty-nine years ago, Luma came to the United States as a refugee and has since found herself on a path she didn’t expect - bui...
2022-01-1828 min
Seeking RefugeLuma Mufleh | Fugees FamilyDescription
In this fifth episode of Season 2, we talk to Luma Mufleh. Luma is a former asylee from Jordan who founded Fugees Family and Fugees Academy- an all refugee school and soccer team in Clarkston, Georgia. Luma talks about her background, her current work with refugees, and how it has affected her. You can find out more about Fugees Family here.
Luma's Ted Talk: http://bit.ly/lumamufleh
Books Luma mentioned in the interview:
Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton
When Helping Hurts Steve Corbett, Brian Fikkert, John Perkins
Connect With...
2020-03-1726 min
City Journal AudioBuilding Civil Society: A ConversationHoward Husock interviews four remarkable leaders of nonprofit groups who were recently honored as part of Manhattan Institute’s Civil Society Awards and Civil Society Fellows Program.
Manhattan Institute and City Journal have long sought to support and encourage civil-society organizations and leaders who, with the help of volunteers and private philanthropy, do so much to help communities address serious social problems. In this edition of the 10 Blocks podcast, Husock speaks with:
Luma Mufleh (2:00) is the founder and CEO of Fugees Family, an award-winning, national nonprofit organization and independent school network with a customized academic approach for refugee children. Mufleh is...
2019-11-271h 10
City Journal AudioBuilding Civil Society: A ConversationHoward Husock interviews four remarkable leaders of nonprofit groups who were recently honored as part of Manhattan Institute's Civil Society Awards and Civil Society Fellows Program. Manhattan Institute and City Journal have long sought to support and encourage civil-society organizations and leaders who, with the help of volunteers and private philanthropy, do so much to help communities address serious social problems. In this edition of the 10 Blocks podcast, Husock speaks with: Luma Mufleh (2:00) is the founder and CEO of Fugees Family, an award-winning, national nonprofit organization and independent school network with a customized academic approach for refug...
2019-11-271h 10
On Second Thought'Accomplishing The Impossible' Through The Fugees AcademyWhen Luma Mufleh moved from Jordan to the United States in 1994 to attend Smith College, she didn’t imagine she’d ever be running a full-fledged school for refugees. But today, she’s founder of Fugees Academy in Clarkston, a school specifically tailored for the refugee population that uses soccer and a unique curriculum to help students adjust to life in the United States. It has a 100% graduation and college acceptance rate, and it was recently named the “Nicest Place in Georgia” for 2019 by Reader’s Digest. Mufleh joined On Second Thought to discuss her journey building educational opportunities for refugee chil
2019-10-2916 min
Crazy Good TurnsFugees Academy: An American School Showing Society at Its BestA school in the Deep South is changing hearts and developing minds with a "tough love approach" that works. Meet founder Luma Mufleh and her students.
2018-06-1921 min
TEDTalks Politique et médiasN'éprouvez pas de pitié pour les réfugiés, croyez en eux | Luma Mufleh« Il y a eu des progrès dans tous les aspects de notre vie à part notre humanité, » dit Luma Mufleh, une immigrante jordanienne et musulmane de descendance syrienne qui a fondé la première école pour réfugiés accréditée aux États-Unis. Mufleh partage des histoires d'espoir et de résilience, expliquant comment elle aide des jeunes gens issus de pays déchirés par la guerre à traverser le processus difficile que c'est de bâtir une nouvelle maison. Soyez incités à changer personnellement la vie des réfugiés grâce à cette formidable intervention.
2017-06-2314 minTEDTalks 뉴스와 정치난민들을 애처롭게 생각지 마시고 믿으세요 | 루마 머플리(Luma Mufleh)미국에서 처음으로 난민을 위한 정식 학교를 세운 요르단 이민자이자 시리아 이슬람교도인 루마 머플리는 "우리는 우리 인간성을 제외한 삶의 모든 방면에서의 발전을 지켜보아왔습니다" 말했습니다. 머플리는 희망과 회복, 그리고 그녀가 어떻게 전쟁으로 피폐해진 나라에서 온 젊은이들이 새로운 그들의 고향을 어렵게 재건해 가는 것을 도왔는지에 대한 이야기를 나누려고 합니다. 이 영향력있는 이야기와 함께 난민들의 삶 속에서 개인적인 차이를 만들어 내도록 영감을 받으세요.
2017-06-2314 minTEDTalks Notícias e PolíticaNão sinta pena dos refugiados - apoie-os | Luma Mufleh"Temos visto avanços em diversos aspectos das nossas vidas - exceto na nossa humanidade", diz Luma Mufleh, uma imigrante jordaniana e descendente de sírios que fundou a primeira escola para refugiados legalmente autorizada nos Estados Unidos. Mufleh conta histórias de esperança e resiliência, mostrando como ela tem ajudado jovens expulsos de seus países pela guerra a passar pelo difícil processo de construir um novo lar. Inspire-se você também a fazer a diferença na vida dos refugiados com essa palestra poderosa.
2017-06-2314 minTEDTalks Noticias y PolíticaNo sientas lástima por los refugiados, cree en ellos | Luma Mufleh"Hemos avanzado en todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas, excepto en nuestra humanidad", dice Luma Mufleh, una inmigrante jordana y musulmana de ascendencia siria que fundó la primera escuela para refugiados reconocida en Estados Unidos. Mufleh comparte historias de esperanza y resistencia y explica cómo ayuda a jóvenes de países en guerra a atravesar el arduo proceso de construir un nuevo hogar. Déjate inspirar con esta potente charla y marca una diferencia personal en la vida de los refugiados
2017-06-2314 minTED Talks News and PoliticsDon't feel sorry for refugees -- believe in them | Luma Mufleh"We have seen advances in every aspect of our lives -- except our humanity," says Luma Mufleh, a Jordanian immigrant and Muslim of Syrian descent who founded the first accredited school for refugees in the United States. Mufleh shares stories of hope and resilience, explaining how she's helping young people from war-torn countries navigate the difficult process of building new homes. Get inspired to make a personal difference in the lives of refugees with this powerful talk.
2017-06-2314 min
TEDTalks 新闻与政治别为难民们感到悲伤——请相信他们 | Luma Mufleh“我们生活中的方方面面都在进步，除了人道。”。卢玛·穆夫莱是一名移民到约旦的叙利亚裔穆斯林，她在美国开设了第一所被认可的难民学校。卢玛·穆夫莱讲述了她如何帮助那些来自饱受战争蹂躏国家的年轻人重新规划自己的未来，用最坚韧的方式去面对新生活。愿你从中有所启发。Translated by Henry HuangReviewed by Jack Zhang
2017-06-2314 min
Rights Not ReservedSoccer and Refugees with Luma MuflehLuma Mufleh, founder of The Fugees Family, discusses her work with Fugees Family, a private school and soccer team for refugees escaping war torn countries. Catherine and Erin also discuss what they learned about the refugee vetting process.
2017-05-1151 min
Savor An Addictive Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference by Warren St. JohnPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/55075to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference
Author: Warren St. John
Narrator: Lincoln Hoppe
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 2 minutes
Release date: April 21, 2009
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 12
Ratings of Narrator: 3.56 of Total 9
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
The extraordinary tale of a refugee youth soccer team and the transformation of a small American town Clarkston, Georgia, was a typical Southern town until it was designated a refugee settlement center in the 1990s, becoming the first American home for...
2009-04-211h 02Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceOutcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference by Warren St. JohnPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/55075to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference
Author: Warren St. John
Narrator: Lincoln Hoppe
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 2 minutes
Release date: April 21, 2009
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 12
Ratings of Narrator: 3.56 of Total 9
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
The extraordinary tale of a refugee youth soccer team and the transformation of a small American town Clarkston, Georgia, was a typical Southern town until it was designated a refugee settlement center in the 1990s, becoming the first American home for...
2009-04-211h 02