Former refugees face a variety of issues in resettling into a new country including with employment, driver licence, English language, law, health, networking, education and housing which often means they are stereotyped against and given the permanent label of ‘refugee’. Through the photobook New Zealanders Now and From Refugees to Kiwis Exhibition, ARCC seeks to change this narrative and positively redefine the word ‘refugee’ that reflect New Zealand shared values. Through the use of beautiful images by photographer Nando Azevedo and small snippets of information, ARCC seeks to provide a different view into the lives of former refugees.
