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The Flavors From Afar restaurant has a new culinary workshop in East Hollywood that helps refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants new to Los Angeles gain skills and employment.

Why it matters: Moving to a new country can be a challenging experience for many refugees, who are often forced to leave their homes due to war, persecution or natural disasters. Some of them have multiple degrees and have left behind successful careers or businesses. In the U.S., they have to start over in entry-level positions because their careers do not transfer.