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Austin, Texas. Located in the heart of the Lone Star state, it can seem like it's worlds away, even from Dallas some days. Yet, even in our fair city, people find themselves worlds away from their homelands, sometimes suddenly and traumatically. With over 80,000 people who have been forced to leave their homes in recent years due to war and persecution, a large swath of these refugees settle here, calling Austin their home, some permanently and some temporarily. GirlForward, a local non-profit with a chapter here in Austin, has made it their mission to help young refugee girls through education and support, breaking down the barriers and creating opportunities for girls who h … read more