In this country, refugees are not allowed to access the local education system, so they are left to find options that are set up by their own community and/or NGO (Non-Government Organizations) or …
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Fasting Friends
“You fast too?” Sami asked. I looked at her incredulously, “Fasting has been around much longer than Islam has…” I answered facetiously. This opened a big box of questions my friend had regarding …
A gift for you
So many of my Rohingya friends have stories of what has been taken from them: Home, Country, Family, Friends, Dignity, Humanity. I once was told by Rohingya man who had recently arrived in the …
A Voice for the First Time
I held it in my hands today with an almost holy wonder. “What is that?” he asked me. Keeping back tears, I told him, “This, sir, is your voter registration card.” There was a reverent …
The Thrill of Hope
"Please, go visit my nephew's house in the city. They are ready for you." We caught a cab and made our way across town. He met us on the upstairs balcony. "Come inside! Welcome!" Inside was a …
The Friendship Bracelet
Late at night came the text. “Car accident. She is hurt. Please pray for us.” Dear God, the prayers go up, She's already lost several babies. Not this one. Not today. Three hours in the ER for …