Behind the Stripes: Muna Ahmed

Muna Ahmed’s story is the story of modern Atlanta, a diverse city of transplants that have fallen in love with the capital of the south. She and her family were refugees from Ethiopa, forced from their country by violence. She moved to Atlanta when she was just three years old, and she immersed herself in the culture right away.

“Even though I live on the outskirts, I always try to find a way to come to the city,” Muna says.

“Anything that has to do with the city, I’m in.”On top of being an ATLien and soccer fan to her core, Muna is also a two-time cancer survivor at just 20 years old. But her energy, passion and commitment to giving back people in similar situations has connected her to the…