Suryani Omar on the Power of Food, Memory, and Home

In this moving podcast segment, Suryani Omar — Program Manager at Mozaic — shares how food becomes a bridge between past and present for refugees rebuilding their lives. She reflects on the deep emotional role that recipes play: carrying memories, preserving culture, and offering comfort during moments of displacement and transition.

Suryani discusses Mozaic’s work with refugee and asylum-seeking women and how sharing a simple recipe can open the door to powerful stories of family, resilience, and belonging.

A Cookbook Honoring Stories, Cultures, and the Women of Mozaic

Suryani also highlights her current collaboration with the women Mozaic serves — a community-driven cookbook that blends cherished recipes with the personal narratives behind them. Each page preserves pieces of their heritage while celebrating their strength, creativity, and connection to home.

It’s a beautiful project that captures the heart of Mozaic’s mission: honoring cultures, uplifting community voices, and helping families rebuild with dignity.

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