Opening

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Introduce themselves and where they are from

Ask them if there is anything in particular they want to talk about (or not talk about)

Ask them what they would like us to call them

 

Intro

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Current Living Situation:

• Where are you currently living?

• Job?

• Family in the area?

• ECT…

 

Specific Topic

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• Is there anything in particular you want to talk about?

 

Life in Liberia

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• What is the best memory you have living in Liberia?

• Where did you live in Liberia? With who?

• What did you do in Liberia (AKA Job)?

• Could you describe what your home and the surroundings looked like?

 

Middle

 

• How long has it been since you have been home?

• Did you know anyone in the United States before coming?

• Did you move around Liberia and surrounding areas before coming the the United States?

• What made you decide to leave Liberia and come to the United States?

• Did the injustice arise during your lifetime or has it always been the way you described?

• Can you explain the journey you took to arrive in the U.S?

• What were your first reactions once you arrived?

• Did you have a plan once you arrived?

• Are you or have you been in contact with relatives or friends from home?

• Have you ever been discriminated against in the United States for being a refugee?

• Is most of your family still in Liberia?

 

Closing

 

• Would you ever go back to your country?

• What are your hopes for the future?

• What accomplishments are you most proud of?

• Could you tell me about your experience with Higher Ground?

• Is there anything else you would like to share?