About Refugees, By Refugees

Abdulhamid Aldarany

Abdulhamid Aldarany Syrian Syria “My dream was just like any other young man: finish my studies, work in media, have my own company,” says Abdulhamid Aldarany (pseud, 37). When war…

Mohamad Hascor

Mohamad Hascor Syrian Syria “My dream,” says Mohamad Hascor (22), “was to become a famous bodybuilder, become a certified coach and win the Mr. Olympia title.” Mohamad won several bodybuilding…

Sherouk Salah

…in the field of development projects when I come back to Egypt […] of Egypt becoming a better country.” However, the political situation after 2013 dashed her plans: “Egypt is…

Adnan Samman

Adnan Samman Syrian Syria “I dream of being able to be myself, and [being] successful in who I am,” says Adnan Samman (27), an artist and research assistant from Syria….

Mark

…thoughts about England, mainly because of the history that I studied about the UK and Afghanistan’s war.” But after meeting people, taking English language courses, and considering educational and professional

Berry Shemdin

…she’s lost. “I miss my family, especially my mom.” When she arrived, she felt alone, but she found community among other educated professionals, who also never expected to identify as…

Adel Al Nabelsi

…just leave our country to come to here.” Though Adel remains positive about building his future in Europe, he misses his home. “Everything in my life is managed. Now, I…