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Dear Friends,
My name is Kanley Souet. I have been working at the Center For Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) as an outreach worker since November 2019, providing care management for survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide and their at-risk youth in Oakland. I would like to share my story.
On February 25, 2019, my husband, Roeun, received a letter from ICE notifying him of his upcoming deportation to Cambodia. Roeun and I have been married for 15 years. He is a kind and caring partner and father. Together, we have worked hard to peacefully raise our five children (the eldest is 13 and the youngest 5) and create a safe and happy home for our children. My uncle suggested for us to reach out to CERI for assistance with ICE. I knew of this organization for the support and care they provided for my late mother many years ago. However, I did not think CERI could do anything for my husband. Out of desperation, we decided to go to CERI the next day. When we walked into CERI’s door, I could never foresee that our nightmare could unfold to an endearing and hopeful chapter in my life…
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