Sarai was born in Myanmar. She’s not exactly sure of her birth date, but she thinks it was in 1984. When she was a young child, Sarai’s family fled across the border to escape oppression they and …
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A Wounded Body and Soul
Chaos reigned as more than 60 Muslim workers arrived for English classes Sunday night. Women and children slipped into separate rooms, while men congregated around name tags searching for …
“I was cursed and sold by my own family…” – A modern day Joseph’s story
“I grew up in Northern Rakhine State in a big Rohingya family”, Mujib recalls, taking a sip from his tea cup. He is sitting on his bed in the small room he shares with a friend in Malaysia. “My …
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Mohammed’s Story
Mohammed is 19 years old and he dreams about travelling around the world. He would like to visit New York and see the Statue of Liberty. He finished high school (10th grade) and took part in tuition …
Sofia’s Story
Sofia is 8 years old and sells Samosas. She tries hard to sell the little goodies made by her mother at home to get some income. Her little brother Abdul often comes with her. She appreciates the …
A Father to the Fatherless
His hair was dull and brownish, showing signs of malnutrition, but his eyes danced with delight at the sights, sounds, and activity around him. Ten-year old Salim arrived in Malaysia with his 18-year …