From fleeing persecution and torture in Gambia to founding a refugee post-resettlement agency in Providence, Omar Bah has undergone a tremendous journey since first setting foot in Rhode Island in May 2007. Today, dealing with the Novel Coronavirus is the latest task on his agenda.
As COVID-19 spreads across the world and social distancing has become the new norm, children are no longer seen playing basketball in the parking lot of the Refugee Dream Center, located on Lockwood Street. A safe haven for many refugees in Rhode Island, the Center now stands still and silent as people are told to stay home and self isolate. But the work they do is more important than ever, and Omar Bah – founder of the organization – continues to work around the clock to serve the needs of refugees amidst the outbreak, making hundreds of phone calls a week and driving around town delivering supplies to families during these difficult times.
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