August 2025: Belonging; Building a Better Tucson (A Joint Production of Odyssey Storytelling and Iskashitaa Refugee Network

August 2025: Belonging: Building a Better Tucson

Belonging: Building a Better Tucson, a Joint Production of Odyssey Storytelling and Iskashitaa Refugee Network

In a time of uncertainty, fear and misinformation, this evening shines a light on truth, resilience, and community.
Five refugees and asylum-seekers from around the world—now part of the fabric of Tucson—shared powerful, personal stories of rebuilding, contribution, and hope. These are stories of giving back: learning, growing, creating art, fostering connection, and shaping a stronger community for all of us.

These moving performances remind us what belonging really means—and how we all benefit when everyone has a place to call home. The storytellers are:
Shamsadin Zamani
Benson Gasanga
Rebecca Ursule
Audace Mbonyingingo
Sara Haghighi

Featuring the Wilondja & Family Singers

Produced and curated by Laura Porfirio and Barbara Eiswerth

This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun

The music appearing in this episode was:
Tunashinda by Ray Will