ON IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES: Essay Contest - Writers’ Room of Boston Immigrant Voices

If so, we want to hear your story!

Enter The Writers’ Room of Boston Immigrant Voices Essay Contest

Theme: “A Boston Journey– The Immigrant Experience in This Historical Moment.”

All immigrants and refugees are invited to submit a 500-word essay about their experiences since arriving in greater Boston. Share your challenges, successes and hopes for the future.

We understand that some members of the immigrant community may feel uncomfortable identifying themselves and for this reason, essays may be submitted under a pseudonym.

All contact information (email addresses, addresses and phone numbers) will remain private for every submission.

ALL WINNERS AND FINALISTS WILL BE PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.WRITERSROOMOFBOSTON.ORG

First Prize: a new laptop computer

Second Prize: a $100 gift certificate to Porter Square Books

(located in Cambridge near the Porter Square T stop on the Red Line)

Send your essay in the body of an email to: info@writersroomofboston.org

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MIDNIGHT, MAY 15, 2017

Advocate for Afghan Refugees

Feb 3, 2025

Your help is needed to advocate for refugees like Shekib and his family.

The Trump administration suspended the US refugee program and funding for refugee resettlement. This has stranded tens of thousands of refugees already vetted to enter the US and hundreds of thousands more who were in process.

Here are some options for your advocacy:

– Church World Services action-alert to oppose Trump’s indefinite refugee ban

– United in Welcome – Tell Your Elected Officials: We Value Welcoming

– Refugee Council – Quick Reference Guide and Top Four Ways to Take Action