Tuya's Story
English
Mongolian
After her own family’s experience of immigrating to the United States from Mongolia and their relief at moving to a community where friends could point them to resources, Tuya saw the struggles of other newcomers and decided she wanted to help. She found work with a program that does hepatitis B and C outreach, testing, and treatment referral for immigrants in the greater Washington, D.C., area and has been gratified to see the community’s growing trust in her, her organization, and the medical system in the U.S.
Discussion Questions and Answers:
Why did Tuya decide that she wanted to help her Mongolian community and other immigrant communities? (She saw their struggles to find jobs, arrange schooling for the children, and access quality, affordable healthcare.)
What issues do the Mongolian community face, when it comes to hepa-
titis B? (While hepatitis B and C are prevalent in the community, testing is not common. Many people are unaware of their status until they develop cirrhosis or liver cancer.)
What opportunity allows Tuya to give back to her community and support hepatitis B and C care and prevention? (Tuya finds a job at a local organization doing outreach to vulnerable immigrant communities, including the Mongolian community, and is connecting people who are infected with these viruses to specialists and ongoing care.)
Tuya's story is available in English and Mongolian.