“I am A immigrant from Kosovo”

This Interview is Ari Haubois (16) interviewing his mother, Harieta Haubois(41) about her experiences as an Albanian immigrant. They both talk about life and culture within Kosovo, along with her experience with war and moving to America at only 17....

Freshman Nadia Sinaph Interviews Muslim Scholar Shaykh Burhan Fili About His Journey

Nadia Sinaph, a freshman at Canton High School, interviews close family friend and scholar Shaykh Burhan Fili about his life experiences. Shaykh Burhan escaped from a communist Albania in the 1970s and made it to the United States later on....

Edison Frangu Open Gov Hub

Interview with Edison Frangu, regarding Story Corps and Open Goverment Project Summary

It’s A Beautiful Country

This interview took place in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, between Zonja Kaja (16) and her mother Eljona O'Brien (45). They discuss about life in a communist country, such as Albania when Eljona was younger. The feeling of wonder and dream...

Immigration Stories Italy: Jorida

Jorida Dervishi is an idealist through and through. Jorida came from Albania to Milan 4 years ago and opened her own school for women immigrants to help them learn to speak Italian. While working with her school devoted to women...

Immigration Stories Italy: Juan

Juan is immigrated to Italy from Peru for a better life. Juan lives in Pioltello just outside of Milan. Juan paints a beautiful picture of growing up in Peru and being surrounded by his many sisters. Juan tells about his...

Immigration Stories Italy: Osmil

Osmil is a recent immigrant to Italy from Guatanamo, Cuba having only arrived 7 months ago. Osmil is in the country on a visiting visa living with his sister in Piotello, a town on the outskirts of Milan. Osmil has...

Immigration Stories Italy: Reem and Rawan

Reem and Rawan are both daughters of Arab immigrants to Italy. Even though they were both born in Milan, Italy after their parents had immigrated to the country they are not considered citizens of Italy. Reem and Rawan talk about...

Interviewing my mom about Albania

The history, culture, economy and government about Albania