Walk a Mile in a Refugee's Shoes

2801 West 86th Street,Indianapolis IN 46268

06 May, 2023

Description

The Walk a Mile in a Refugee's Shoes event is an hour-long simulation created to inform participants of the experiences of displaced peoples in refugee camps all over the world in the first person narrative. Each attendee receives information regarding the details of a refugee's life and is expected to "walk a mile" (figuratively speaking) in the role of that refugee as they pass through stations of the vetting and resettlement process. Ultimately, the goal is to illustrate the hopes, challenges, dreams, and disappointments that thousands of refugees experience on a daily basis for years on end. Many eventually arrive here in Indianapolis to begin a new season of safety and stability in life, and their strength and resilience is a source of fresh hope for their newfound home community. Although many of us cannot relate to their experiences directly, Walk a Mile (WAM) is that firm initial step towards making Indianapolis a safe heaven where our refugee neighbors are warmly respected, welcomed, and understood. Register today and join us for this deeply meaningful experience that is sure to transform the way you see and connect with your neighbors both here in Indianapolis and around the world. For a visual representation of the Walk a Mile event that COIN hosted with the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Indianapolis in the Summer of 2017, please refer to the video embedded below.