About Refugees, By Refugees

Evrard Nahimana

Evrard Nahimana Burundian Burundi “I aspire to change. I don’t want remain the same person I was in Burundi; I want to be someone new,” says Evrard Nahimana (pseud, 17),…

Danial Hozhabri

Danial Hozhabri Iranian Iran If I can help people and have an opportunity to drop a smile on all the people that come here is heartwarming and the cause of…

Masoud Amiri

…says Masoud Amiri (pseud, 21). Currently in Sarajevo, he fled Afghanistan with his wife to start anew: “It is so difficult to be far away from your mother, father, sister…

Houssen Daghbadj

…we were home, no matter how long we lived here.” Despite that, Houssen recounts the positive outcomes from the journey to Europe. He has encountered new people, languages, and skills…

Waseem

…not in a war zone.” Despite missing the support of home, he relies on creativity, empathy, and sociability. In the end, he believes, he has developed new strengths and independence….

Leila Saadati

Leila Saadati Iranian Iran “My dream is that Iranians live in freedom and peace”, says Leila Saadati (42), a journalist originally from Iran. When the authorities started arresting her colleagues…

Koor Mo

…of pain because I can’t do nothing for now.” He remains optimistic though. “When I sleep, I wake up [with] another idea… Another plan… I renew my life every day.”…