When Lalam Joyce, a 36‑year‑old mother of five, was abandoned by her husband, Franco Obita, her world collapsed. The business she had built was gone, her finances drained, and the emotional pain was unbearable. In her despair, Joyce contemplated walking away from her children—and even ending her life. The bottom had truly fallen out. Like many vulnerable women in the refugee resettlement, Joyce was referred to WORUDET’s paralegal team for support. She met Aidha, one of WORUDET’s trained paralegals, whose compassion and guidance became a turning point. Aidha listened, counseled, and later reached out to Joyce’s husband, initiating a mediation session that would change everything. During their conversation, Aidha shared […]
