Directory of refugee businesses published in San Diego

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published January 30, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

How do refugees turn their lives around from war and persecution to financial success and independence? Host Tom Fudge finds out about a new directory of businesses run by refugees in San Diego and le

How do refugees turn their lives around from war and persecution to financial success and independence? Host Tom Fudge finds out about a new directory of businesses run by refugees in San Diego and learns about one person's personal journey.

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Kasra Movahedi , economic development programs manager at the International Rescue Committee.
Predrag Kovacevic , Bosnian refugee who owns a sign and graphic design business called Q-Graphics in Hillcrest.

To get a copy of the refugee business directory, email Kasra Movahedi at kasram@theirc.org or visit the International Rescue Committee at www.theirc.org