A woman who fled Eritrea is starting her life again in Cincinnati. She witnessed children dying during her escape from the country. An ESL class is helping immigrants like her learn the language and adjust to their new surroundings.
What we know
- Tsegawit Ablel was detained at one point during her journey from Eritrea to Israel, where she traveled over 1,000 miles with three classmates.
- Volunteers at Heartfelt Tidbits assisted Ablel with transportation, enrolling her children in school, and studying for her driving test after she settled in the area.
- Ablel is still working on becoming comfortable with driving, but is grateful for the progress she has made since arriving in the United States.
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