August 2025: Belonging; Building a Better Tucson (A Joint Production of Odyssey Storytelling and Iskashitaa Refugee Network

August 2025: Belonging: Building a Better Tucson Belonging: Building a Better Tucson, a Joint Production of Odyssey Storytelling and Iskashitaa Refugee Network In a time of uncertainty, fear and misinformation, this evening shines a light on truth, resilience, and community. Five refugees and asylum-seekers from around the world—now part of the fabric of Tucson—shared powerful, personal stories of rebuilding, contribution, and hope. These are stories of giving back: learning, growing, creating art, fostering connection, and shaping a stronger community for all of us. These moving performances remind us what belonging really means—and how we all benefit when everyone has a place to call home. The storytellers are: Shamsadin Zamani Benson Gasanga Rebecca Ursule Audace Mbonyingingo Sara Haghighi Featuring the Wilondja & Family Singers Produced and curated by Laura Porfirio and Barbara Eiswerth This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun The music appearing in this episode was: Tunashinda by Ray Will

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August 2025: Belonging; Building a Better Tucson (A Joint Production of Odyssey Storytelling and Iskashitaa Refugee Network is an episode from The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast by Steven Braun.

This episode is 01:26:25 long.

This episode was published on Jan 5, 2026.

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