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Refugee Speakers Bureau

​Building bridges between cultures through storytelling

Established in 2015, this program of the Idaho Office for Refugees provides Idahoans who arrived in the U.S. as refugees and immigrants with training to engage in public dialogue and reach out to the community. Participants share their stories in as speakers at meetings and events, and at schools, businesses, and other places in the Treasure Valley and throughout Idaho.
We're hiring!
Learn more about our Refugee Speakers Bureau coordinator position. 

Connect with Our Storytellers

StoryCorps interviews, 2022:
  • Kathleen Mukengezi and Moses Mukengezi
  • Niya Nyassa and Linda Joseph Byron
  • Ramatoulie Deen and Reshma Kamal
  • Susan Kagwiria Manika and Jessica Knarr
  • Chantale Niyonkuru and Sara Skinner
Find more stories on our social media:

Join the Bureau

If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of the Refugee Speakers Bureau, please fill out the form below and we will contact you. Speakers meet regularly for trainings and are connected to opportunities to do paid presentations. 
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Request a speaker

To request a speaker, please fill out the form below at least two weeks before your event. Please keep in mind that we do request payment of a small honorarium to speakers for their time. 
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Thank you to the generous organizations that have sponsored or awarded grants to support our work.

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Idaho Office for refugees

1607 W. Jefferson St.
Boise, ID 83702
208-342-2254​
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • IOR Programs
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • Community Calendar >
      • Submit Your Event
    • Conference >
      • Workshops
      • Sponsors
      • Schedule
      • Logistics
      • National & Local Panel
      • Conference Brochure
      • CEUs/Professional Development Credits
    • Restaurants & Cooking Classes
    • World Refugee Day
    • Refugee Appreciation Luncheon
    • Community Coordination Meetings
  • Resources
    • Neighbors United
    • Uniting for Ukraine
    • Afghan Placement & Assistance
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Resettlement Process
    • Resettlement in Idaho
    • Resettlement & Partner Agencies
    • English Language Center
    • Afghan Pilot Training
  • Refugee Speakers Bureau
  • Get Involved!
    • Newsletter
    • Let's Connect
    • Donate
    • Job Openings
  • Blog
  • Podcast