TEASER S5E4 - Dora Poni Loro on being a Black Parent in Norway

A conversation with Dora Poni Loro based in Bergen on cross-cultural parenting, child welfare system, BLM, immigration journey, racism, school, bridging cultures, intercultural competence, ambitions, social distancing and collective responsibilities. Dora Poni Loro is a social worker with a master’s degree in child welfare, and additional studies in Trauma-Informed Care and disclosure of sexual abuse in children and young people. She currently works in the Norwegian Child Welfare Services for unaccompanied refugee minors in Bergen Municipality. In 2013, Dora was awarded the Top 10 immigrants Award by Leadership Foundation and in 2010 she was awarded the " Woman in Focus " Award by Positive Education, for her dedication and work with immigrant women in Bergen. Dora is a mother of two and a passionate social activist who engages herself in issues concerning youth and women empowerment, cross-cultural parenting, migration challenges, and active participation and representation of minorities in Norwegian society. Dora stands firm in love, dignity, empowerment and full potential for herself and others. She is an enabler, and she lives to pave way and create space for others, to empower and to use her voice to speak for those who cannot. Read more about her work here: https://diversify.no/women-who-inspire-dora-pino-loro/ Season 5 - Black Parents in Norway - Their Story. Podcast cover & production by Ka Man Mak