Unherd abc 10 sandiego7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Roshdy said these families are coming with just the clothes on their backs, and spending the night on cushions instead of proper beds. "It's already families of 6 or 8 that live in a two bedroom apartment, and now they received a family of 8 or 9 or 10 to come live with them in the same apartment."ĭr. Roshdy explained the current situation is less than ideal. The recent families who have sought her care are staying with their family members who happen to be a part of Amna Sanctuary already.ĭr. "Some just learned that they are not going to be able to have contact with their families and you can imagine," she explained, "that is not something they are happy with."Īmna Sanctuary is currently assisting more than 34 families, the majority of which are from Afghanistan. Roshdy expressed the transition for them has been an especially difficult one compared to other refugees. This week alone, Amna Sanctuary opened its doors to 4 new Afghan refugee families. She stated now more than ever, her organization is relying on community support. She moved to San Diego after the September 11 attacks. Born in Egypt, she worked as a journalist, married an American soldier, then moved to Arizona, not knowing the English language or culture. Roshdy immigrated to the United States in 1996. But since 2020, they have been taking in Afghan refugees who have fled from their homes.ĭr. Roshdy, the founder of a local nonprofit Amna Sanctuary, said it started as a computer literacy program to help refugees navigate technology during the pandemic. Rasha Roshdy, "especially after what they have been through."ĭr. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - "I would really like to have people sleep in a comfortable place," said Dr.
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