Growing up in Myanmar was very difficult for Amin*[name changed for safety reasons]. With no freedom of movement or possibilities for a job, he longed for a better future. In October of 2012, at the …
A Place for You
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if …
Education To Go
"I could not study in Myanmar because since 2012 we Rohingya are not allowed to attend universities any more. It is my dream to study physics. Now I'm in a refugee camp in Bangladesh. Before I came I …
An Unlikely Friendship
As I sit close by my friend, I can’t help but feel there is a chasm between us. Our differences are great and our ability to communicate meaningfully with words is limited. Despite these barriers, I …
So close and yet worlds apart – the blessing of technology
A small candle dimly lights the room as a young boy sits in the corner with his face illuminated by the light of his cell phone, the only other source of light. This is Abdulla. This small bamboo …
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Domestic Violence
It's early morning. I walk along the muddy path that winds its way up the hill between the shelters in the world's largest refugee camp. I walk this route regularly and have become a familiar face for …