In this heartfelt oral history, Aury and Fabriciano recount their journey from Venezuela to the United States as refugees.

Hosted by the Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) Chapter at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, they reflect on their path to a new country, the challenges of rebuilding their lives, and the deep gratitude they feel for the community that welcomed them. Their story captures the strength of family, the resilience required to begin again, and the vital role colleges can play in creating safe and supportive environments for newcomers.

Through their voices, we hear not only the realities of displacement but also the possibilities of refuge, dignity, and belonging. Hosted by Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania Part of Ṣawt: An Oral History of Resettlement Campuses Funded by an Emerson Collective Fellowship