Hasnah Hussin
Refugee Education Developer
Hasnah Hussin started with Catholic Charities on July 1st, 2021 working as Refugee Education Developer for the citizenship program. Her goal is to empower refugee communities to reach their best version of themselves to deal with their daily challenges as new Americans. She seeks to work in collaboration with communities to strengthen their community and individual needs.
Originally from Burma, Hasnah is an ethnic Rohingya who was born in Malaysia. She is experienced working with diverse communities and is able to communicate in English, Rohingya, Malay, Burmese, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. She is an experienced researcher, having been involved different research around refugees and migrant communities’ issues and programs back in Malaysia.
In her spare time, she likes spending time with her parents and daughter doing activities like hiking, taking long drives and hunting/exploring for good food around the Milwaukee area.
Hasnah Hussin
Refugee Education Developer
Hasnah Hussin started with Catholic Charities on July 1st, 2021 working as Refugee Education Developer for the citizenship program. Her goal is to empower refugee communities to reach their best version of themselves to deal with their daily challenges as new Americans. She seeks to work in collaboration with communities to strengthen their community and individual needs.
Originally from Burma, Hasnah is an ethnic Rohingya who was born in Malaysia. She is experienced working with diverse communities and is able to communicate in English, Rohingya, Malay, Burmese, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. She is an experienced researcher, having been involved different research around refugees and migrant communities’ issues and programs back in Malaysia.
In her spare time, she likes spending time with her parents and daughter doing activities like hiking, taking long drives and hunting/exploring for good food around the Milwaukee area.
Background Image: Shawl, China
Integration and Education
Free Classes and Programs
Refugees and immigrants of all backgrounds can benefit from the free education and integration services we offer. It’s hard to learn new systems, customs, processes, and languages. But with support from Catholic Charities Milwaukee, you can better understand American culture, prepare for citizenship, learn English, and more. If you have questions about one of our education and integration programs, or would like to register, please contact Hasnah. She speaks English, Rohingya, Malay, Burmese, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.
Email: hhussin@ccmke.org
Additional Resources
Refugees are not automatically given green cards; you must follow a unique set of rules to apply for one. The refugee green card application is free, but each family member will have to apply individually.
Refugees coming to the United States must make several adjustments, and often have questions about green cards, citizenship, and work permits.
Becoming a U.S. citizen gives you many advantages over being a lawful permanent resident. In addition to a long list of personal requirements, you must fill out a form and pay a fee. Ultimately, your best chance at success will be through the help of an honest and experienced immigration attorney.