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MAKE Fall Cohort 2025
Every season at MAKE brings new growth — not just in the garden, but in the people who help it flourish. Among them are Zahida and Esterlanda, two remarkable trainees whose stories remind us what courage, kindness, and new beginnings truly look like. Zahida, 20, journeyed from Afghanistan chasing her dream of becoming a doctor. Her advice to others stepping into something new: “Be confident, be open to new experiences, and speak to people.” Then there’s 23-year-old Esterlanda
alexandrasteinhaus2
3 days ago1 min read


Sambusa – My Comfort Food
Sambusa. A simple tortilla fried in a triangle filled with varieties of fillings. A preparation that takes ages with the hot stove and...
Hanan Idris
May 26, 20222 min read


Filipino Culture
Mabuhay! This is a very popular saying between people around the islands of the Philippines. Many use it to indicate good wishes as well...
Zoey Spellerberg
Sep 17, 20214 min read


The Culture of Somalia
Somalia's food Somalia food has influences of Arab, Italian, east African, Turkish, and Indian cuisines. Breakfast usually starts with a...
Maryan Noor and Fadumo Sahro
Jul 17, 20212 min read


My Mother's Fish Paste
I was asked to write about my “comfort food” and thought, what even is comfort food? Assuming the subject of comfort food is universal, I...
Tha Dah Say
Jul 10, 20212 min read


Sambusa
Comfort food is like a teddy bear. It is something you can turn to when things just aren’t going right. Comfort food is food that you...
Anfal Mohamed
Jul 26, 20202 min read
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