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They were told their newborn could die within days. 11 months later, she’s still here.

Doyin Richards

12/11/2015
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026