Mountain Matters: TodoSomos Brings Venezuelan Refugee Crisis Testimonies to the Mt. Hood Villages

Mountain Matters: TodoSomos Brings Venezuelan Refugee Crisis Testimonies to the Mt. Hood Villages

As immigration continues to be a topic of discussion, many people are accepting risk and danger to enter countries for better opportunities.

Refugees continue to risk everything for a chance at a better future due to economic crisis, organized crime, or a desire to better themselves.

Douglas Lyon and his wife, Solymet Lyon, of Mt. Hood Villages founded TodoSomos, a nonprofit organization sharing personal testimonies and stories of those crossing the Columbian/Venezuelan border.

Many members of our community can say they have experienced this firsthand.

TodoSomos brings awareness to the Venezuelan refugee crisis through testimonies.

Author's summary: TodoSomos shares refugee stories.

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Mountain Times Mountain Times — 2025-11-02