Conflict Quote by Rebecca Pidgeon
“I was impressed by a program called New Roots, which helps women refugees from countries in conflict to start new lives in the U.S. by farming. They are trained in a four-year program, at the end of which New Roots helps them find their own land to farm and live on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NPR, 2020
Describes New Roots program that empowers refugee women through agricultural training and land ownership, fostering independence.
In simple terms: Refugee women gain independence via farming and land.
Key Takeaway
Support programs that provide skills and assets.
Themes
empowerment
immigration
agriculture
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
humanitarian
educational
When to use this quote
- community farms
- policy advocacy
- skill training
Key Concepts
social entrepreneurship
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities replicate this model?
- What barriers do participants face?
A Different Perspective
Program funding is limited and scaling is challenging.
