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middle school students, now in high school. The team has grown in number and geographic diversity. With the latest staff additions, IHA members attend four different schools spread between Maryland and Massachusetts. A bigger staff means the scope of the project, along with its readership, continues to grow.

 

According to IHA contributor Jade Xiao, “We have an important message to share. Refugees are human beings, just like you and me, and people need to hear their stories.” In the latest issue, the IHA explored the life threatening ramifications of the United Kingdom’s recent slashing of foreign humanitarian aid. It also featured a story that examines the stresses and risks facing humanitarian aid workers around the world.

 

For decades, refugee crises have pervaded global society, yet other socio-political issues continue to eclipse them in public discourse and foreign policy. The IHA aims to change that by presenting vital reporting to the public. According to IHA contributor Diya Britto, “We know that certain struggles are never too far away to understand as long as someone is willing to start talking about them. We want to be the engines of those conversations. There are so many narratives that still need to be heard.”

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While stories about refugees often are challenging to report as high schoolers, IHA staff regard their perspective as an unexpected asset. While the IHA writes stories for the mainstream, its youthful staff helps the organization reach an audience that may only just be learning how to engage in global issues. For more information about the IHA, explore this website.

 

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