
The pathway to success for newcomers (Herald-Sun)
Media Jasim Maghdid is a 24-year-old Kurdish refugee from Iraq who arrived in Durham with her husband and sister-in-law a year ago. She spoke very little English when she first came to the United States nor did she have much experience with the Roman alphabet. What she did have was an excellent work ethic and determination to succeed in her new country. Church World Services helped Media’s family get settled just a few blocks from the Durham Literacy Center (DLC). Three days