JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — THE PLAYERS honors charities every day during its tournament.
On Saturday, WeaveTails was the tournament charity.
WeaveTails is dedicated to amplifying refugee voices and creating more inclusive communities through storytelling.
WeaveTails co-founder, Basma Alawee, is a refugee from Iraq.
The organization has helped several refugees earn jobs and get acclimated to life in the United States. More importantly, its helped them transition to American life.
"They are running away from war and dictatorship and because of that was one of the reasons to start it. To see the importance of sharing my stories and from there the importance of starting WeaveTails to create a safe space for other refugees and immigrants to share their story and create a community of welcome," Alawee said.
