Yah is bright, a quick learner and resourceful. She is more fortunate than many other refugees, having been given an opportunity to attend primary school. But it is because of her eagerness to learn …
Recent Stories
The Welcome: Zafira’s Story
The fish had been cooked to perfection; succulent with a hint of garlic and ginger. The green leaves accompanying it had a touch of spice, bringing heat to the tongue. Zafira pushed more fish onto the …
I want to die peacefully – Ashraf’s refugee story
Ashraf and his wife and daughter have been in a detention center in Indonesia for several months. Ashraf is a calm and quiet man, whose face rarely displays his long journey and his sadness. Recently …
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Shattered Dreams – Amira’s Story
At first glance, Amira is just like any other woman in her forties. She is warm, but at the same time, reserved. She welcomes people into her room in the camp, offers them food and drinks, and then …
An Eye for an Eye
It was early on Sunday morning when Mahmud heard the shocking news. His neighbor told him: “Last night there were several attacks on border police camps in our area. Nine policemen were killed and …
Only God could bring about such a meeting
The Rohingya have fled not only to Malaysia but also to Bangladesh. The UNHCR estimates over 200,000 Rohingya are living in refugee-like situations in Bangladesh, but the Bangladesh government …
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