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Chicago, Il. – In December 2023, Clarisa Ashwine, her husband Noel Wiragiye, and their two sons arrived in the U.S., resettling with support from ECDC’s affiliate, the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC). Fluent in four African languages, Clarisa quickly became an invaluable resource for refugees and immigrants by offering translation services.
Arlington, Va. — Yesterday, President Biden announced the United States refugee admissions goal of 125,000 for the 2025 fiscal year. ECDC applauds the Administration’s continued commitment to strengthen the U.S. resettlement program.