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Amy_104

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Review for Asylum Access, Oakland, CA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I have only been volunteering with Asylum Access Thailand (AAT) for a few weeks, but I am so impressed by Asylum Access's commitment to refugees and asylum seekers. We just found out that between the handful of global offices, Asylum Access helped over 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers this past year. I can personally say that I have seen AAT's dedication to helping as many people as possible. My fellow legal advocates work countless hours to ensure they personally talk to each and every refugee that comes through our doors, even if it is just to acknowledge that we understand the hardships they are facing. We frequently see entire families struggling to make it in Bangkok, but we also see them come together within the refugee community to support each other. Asylum Access provides asylum seekers with guidance as they go through the refugee status determination process in Bangkok, which means providing them with interpreters to practice the interviews, assistance with writing testimony in English, and access to stress management counselors. Each service is invaluable for refugees who often have no voice or opportunity to be heard before their determination interviews and no mean preparing for their interviews. I am so inspired by our clients and cannot praise Asylum Access enough for creating the opportunity for us to help and for refugees to get help.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

increase its resources so we can assist even more people in more locations!

Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

Life-changing

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Very Well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2013

Role:  Volunteer