The Syrian refugee crisis and migrant stories at our own borders have pushed immigration issues into our news and politics. Poverty, displacement, and lack of opportunity push people to seek better ways to provide for themselves and their families. Refugees and immigrants are often isolated for long periods of time from the people they love. They live in places where they may not know the laws, culture, or language. They make these sacrifices in the hope of a better future for themselves and the ones they love. They are working to find the paradise where they can live in safety, comfort, and with dignity.
Key Lyrics: When we’re lost in a desert at night / And we’re chasing our paradise / When we can’t fight another fight / We’re gonna make it / You’re my oasis
Questions: Visit the un.org to learn more about the refugee crisis facing the world. How can you reach out to new students or neighbors different from you? How can you get involved and help shoulder some of the humanitarian concerns? Whose voices are not heard in your school or community? How can you ensure that your neighbors’ voices are heard?