David met Rafik about 7 years ago. They would see and talk to each other occasionally and over time the relationship grew. When they could, they would meet for tea to discuss life issues and …
Stories (blog)
Hope for the Rohingya
“Where can we find a home? Where can we find security? Where can we find hope?” As I sat across the table from seven Rohingya men, my mind flashed back to a week earlier when I prayed “God, I’m losing …
Longing to be Reunited
"If you could meet anyone in the world, who would you want to meet?" This is the question my friend, Faisal, asked me one day when I visited his home. I sat and pondered my answer. What would you …
Young Mums
While her two month old sister lay on the sofa, Sadiya, who’s a little over a year old, toddled across the room. She wobbled precariously, somehow managing not to fall, proudly fetching a ball back to …
One of the Lucky Ones
Class finished and Aziz buckled his youngest daughter into her car seat. He is the proud father of four daughters, now living in the Midwest of the USA. Through my role as an ESL teacher, I had the …
Healthcare: Breaking Down the Barriers
Salman's one-year old son is sick. He has a fever and has refused to eat for weeks. The local clinic in the village is not equipped to care for such a case; the baby needs to go to the hospital …