Ibrahim Khalif was our classification speaker. Ibrahim grew up in Somalia with her mother, five brothers, and one sister. As rebel movements came closer to their village Ibrahim and his family fled, finding themselves in Minnesota. Winter in the first year was very hard and a surprise. They didn’t have thick coats and never thought it could get so cold. Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas were also a surprise that all the stores closed.
Ibrahim is currently taking care of his mother in Faribault. Most of his family lives in the twin cities. Ibrahim has a passion for starting a youth-directed center to create an inclusive space for all cultures to feel safe to hang out. Ibrahim feels like Faribault is his home, and it has always been meant to be.
