In 2014, US and Mexican authorities apprehended more than 340,000 people fleeing Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Nearly 100,000 of those apprehended by US authorities were unaccompanied children. Many fled brutal violence. The New American Story Project records the stories of young refugees who have made the dangerous journey, traveling thousands of miles to the US. Where does the crisis stand today and what’s being done about it?
Guests:
Micheline Marcom, founder and creative director of the New American Story Project
Sara Campos, co-director and policy director of the New American Story Project
Web Resources:
UNHCR: Greater cooperation needed to protect refugees in Central America, UNHCR says
