Artist: Natrice Miller
New American Pathways provides more than 5,000 refugees per year with the necessary tools to rebuild their lives and achieve long-term success. Their specially designed programs provide proven pathways for refugees and other immigrants to realize their full potential and dreams while becoming productive, contributing members of Georgia’s communities.
- New American Pathways represents refugees from 16 countries, with the majority of clients coming from Burma (Myanmar), Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Congo.
- Pathways to Bright Futures is New American Pathways’ school-based after-school program with school liaison services for approximately 180 refugee students.
- Students receive after-school services for approximately 2.5 hours Monday through Friday. They participate daily in Math, Science, ELA, and Character Education activities.
Final Project Slideshow
“Me and my sister love Burma because there are a lot of fun things to do and it’s warm all the time.” Yee-san, 9, and Yo-der, 8 years old 
“I know Syria is good because my family is there.” Samea, 8 years old 
“I miss playing with my cousins. They won’t come here. It’s too far.” Asia, 6 years old, Afghanistan // “My grandma died and my mom cried.” Nasim, 5 years old, Afghanistan 
“I saw a ghost in my house in Burma. I got scared and called my mommy. We moved out of that house and moved here.” Minara, 6 1/2 years old 
“The war has destroyed my country. She is gone.” Fatima, 11 years old, from Syria 
“I don’t like American food. Nepal food is way better.” Arman, 6 years old
Art and Social Engagement 