About Refugees, By Refugees

Elton Sibanda

Elton Sibanda Zimbabwean Zimbabwe Elton Sibanda (19) says his dream is “to be a professional artist.” Elton had to leave his home in Zimbabwe with his brother and parents for

Sarah Mardini

…they were swimming for their lives. “It was scary… even if you’re professional swimmer,” she says. “I just didn’t want to die.” After three and a half hours they delivered…

Mohamad Bagher

…dreamed big for his kids. The IT professional fled Iran with his family after rising up the ranks of corporations, only to be ousted once he landed a top position—for

Joud Almohamad

with anxiety. To cope, she says she is “making myself busy with my mind, with my own business, with my own study.” And she dreams: “Mine bestest, the dream… going…

Mo Imani

…In Iran, Mo was an architect and successful businessman. He left the country for religious reasons, and undertook an arduous journey to Europe. He recounts walking “about 1700 kilometers,” and

Grace

…the Democratic Republic of Congo as a 12 year-old child of a refugee. “My mom didn’t told me a lot, but we come here to be reunited with our father.”…

Basel Watti

businessman, says he fled Syria after the state sentenced him to death in order to take his property. He had to leave his family and life’s work behind. “Leaving my…