About Refugees, By Refugees

Jihad Bakr

…has built a new home and community in Istanbul, giving back to the world with his love for the arts: “As refugees with nothing to lose in life, we decided…

Bayan Agha

Bayan Agha Syrian Syria “When I was in the country and the war started, and I knew I would leave, my dream was that this situation wouldn’t take long, and

Armin

and to join the new life that you have to live… Once I got into their lives and did the same thing they did, I didn’t feel like a refugee,…

Fariborz Pooya

…he was involved in a student group protesting the violence of the Islamic Republic. The Iranian government learned of this, refused to renew his passport and “put pressure on [his]…

Nilofar Said Por

Nilofar Said Por Afghan Afghanistan “Because our future is in our own hands, we can study and if my husband’s work permit comes…we can go to the house and schools…

Adonis

…my country, contributing, giving the best of myself, the best of my country, and finishing my studies.” However, “where I come from, it’s very different to want to stand up…

Olga Jaramillo

…three daughters. Now in New York, Olga – who once wanted to be a criminal lawyer – works in school maintenance. But, she says, “I feel good…I receive a fair…