Seeking Refuge

In today's episode, our host Diana Clark talks with Sara Green about her organization Art for Refugees in Transition (A.R.T.). They discuss the founding of A.R.T. and the importance of its mission for personal and community development. Check out A.R.T.'s website to learn more about their programs and mission: artforrefugees.org A.R.T's Instagram: @a.r.t.forrefugees Contact Sara Green: info@artfor...

Today, our hosts, Emily Jensen and Saanvi Somani discuss various topics regarding the study of refugee resettlement and forced migration trajectories with Dr. Molly Fee. Dr. Fee primarily studies refugee resettlement in the U.S. context and focuses on the individual experiences of those on their way to being resettled at Nuffield College at the University of Oxford. We will discuss her use of ethn...

In today's episode, our host Claire Mattes speaks with Diya Abdo about her new book American Refuge, which tells the stories of refugees who have been relocated to the United States through Diya's organization Every Campus a Refuge. They talk about the importance of humanizing refugee's stories and maintaining their dignity in telling these stories. Diya also explains the purpose and functions of...

Today, we are discussing the current conditions of Jabalia Refugee Camp and the situation in Gaza. Script: Hi everyone, I’m Anusha and you’re listening to Seeking Refuge News, a podcast sharing the human stories of refugees. Today, we are here to update you on the conditions of Jabalia (ji-bah-li-ya) Refugee Camp, located on the north end of the Gaza Strip, which is where the Israeli Army has carr...

In today's episode, our hosts, Anusha and Thrisha speak with Komeil Zarin. He is an Iranian-born artist who is a refugee living in Kuala Lumpur, where he makes illustrations and teaches art to youth. Tune in for a fascinating and philosophical conversation about the role of art in human nature, how Komeil uses art to express himself, and how he shares his gift with others. To see Komeil's works, v...

Today, we are discussing the current situation in Gaza and related topics. Script: Hello everyone, I’m Claire Mattes, and you’re listening to Seeking Refuge News, a podcast sharing stories of refugees and the world events that affect them. Today, we are going to give an update on the situation between Gaza and Israel. According to the Gaza Health Ministry - since the attack on Israel by Hamas, an...

In today's episode, our hosts, Anusha and Claire discuss the art works of Diala Brisly. She is a Syrian artist who explores "themes about social justice, freedom for the Syrian people, and a desire in particular to give a voice to children, who are among the most voiceless and most vulnerable groups targeted in Syria’s current turmoil." She began her art career with a Syrian-based Spacet...

Today, we are discussing the recent events in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine. Script: Hello everyone, and welcome back to Seeking Refuge News, a podcast sharing the human stories of refugees, and world events that affect them. Today, we will be discussing the most recent developments in the war between Israel and Hamas, an Islamic Jihad group originating out of Palestine, and escalat...

Today, we are discussing the accusations of violence at the Saudi-Yemen Border. Many Ethiopians live in Saudi Arabia after having migrated to escape poverty, food insecurity, and extreme violence due to an outbreak between the army and a regional militia group. However, upon arriving at the Saudi-Yemen Border, they receive discrimination and violence. This violence against Ethiopian migrants inclu...

Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Claire discusses the ambitions for our upcoming season: shedding light on the many ways people tell their stories through different forms of creative expression. We hope to learn about many unique forms of art, creative expression, and story telling, and how these things can teach us about refugee experiences and the world events that eff...

Today, we are discussing the recent events in Tel Aviv, where protests erupted between Eritreans that left dozens of people injured. Just a day after the protests, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made remarks to the public stating a plan to remove Eritreans living in Israel, as well as migrants from other parts of Africa, such as Sudan. Many claim that they cannot return to their home country du...

Episode Notes Welcome to the newest episode of Seeking Refuge, a podcast centered around the stories of refugees and those who help them! In this episode, Anusha Ghosh and Maeve Smith speak with Chin Tial about her background, her academic and personal pursuits, and youth activism. Youths of Tomorrow Myanmar: https://youthsoftomorrowmm.carrd.co/ Sumner Academy Asian Student Union Youtube: https://...

Episode Notes Welcome to the newest episode of Seeking Refuge, a podcast centered around the stories of refugees and those who help them! In this episode, Anusha Ghosh and Diana Clark speak with Jawid Danish about his new book Long Way From Home and his life after resettlement. To learn more about Jawid, check out his Instagram @long_way_from_home_16. His book is available on Amazon at https://www...

Welcome to the newest episode of Seeking Refuge, a podcast centered around the stories of refugees and those who help them! In this episode, Emily Jensen and Saanvi Somani speak with Argita and Detina Zalli, twin scientists and authors living in England. Learn about their book “Good Morning, Hope” as well as their journey as refugees and determined women. To learn more about the Zalli twins and to...

Welcome to the newest episode of Seeking Refuge, a podcast centered around the stories of refugees and those who help them! In this episode, host Rohit Swain speaks to Andriy, a Ukrainian writer living in Chicago about his life and work. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee or r...

Join us for a special bonus episode as Anusha talks to Carol Tashie, a Rutland Welcomes organizer, teacher, and gardener. Link to Rutland Welcomes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rutlandwelcomes/ Link to Find Refugee Resettlement Programs Near You: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/map/find-resources-and-contacts-your-state Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below...

Join us for a special bonus episode as Anusha talks to former Rutland VT mayor and Refugee advocate, Christopher Louras Liked this episode? Let us know! (It really helps new people find our show) Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: h...

Episode Notes In this episode, Isaac James joins Anusha and Thrisha to discuss transportation policy, refugee advocacy, and the importance of education and community. Isaac is a former Sudanese refugee and the current Refugee Congress Delegate for Tennessee, and he also works as a youth education and care assistant for the Refugee Empowerment Program in Memphis, Tennessee. To get involved with the...

Episode Notes In today’s news episode, we discuss the recent fire that occurred in a Migrant Detention Center in Mexico. Liked this episode? Let us know! (It really helps new people find our show) Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms:...

Episode Notes In this episode, Anusha and Esha speak with Ayda Zugay, a former refugee from Yugoslavia and current delegate in the Refugee Congress. They discuss her experiences as a refugee and in advocacy and how people of different backgrounds and perspectives can come together to create effective solutions. Advancing Agency: https://www.advancingagency.com/ Ayda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...

Episode Notes In today’s news episode, we celebrate Ke Huy Quan's recent Oscars win for Best Supporting Actor and discuss his former refugee status. Liked this episode? Let us know! (It really helps new people find our show) Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of th...

In this episode, Anusha speaks with Tshishiku Henry, a former refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and current delegate in the Refugee Congress. They discuss refugees as peace-seekers, the one-sided story of refugees displayed in the media, and how our listeners can get involved in Henry's non-profit, Wide World for Refugee. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a re...

Today, our hosts Diana, Rohit, and Thrisha speak with Dr. Heval Kelli, who came to the United States as a refugee and is now a cardiologist. They discuss everything from his journey to the US to activity reccommendations in the Atlanta area. The group also covers the importance of language and technology, especially within healthcare. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a revie...

Episode Notes In today’s news episode, we discuss the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the rescue efforts being carried out, and the resulting displacement. You can donate to the organizations mentioned in this episode here: Turkish Red Crescent - https://donation.ifrc.org/?campaign=f3cfd66a-0ba7-ed11-a2da-005056010028 Syrian Red Crescent - https://donation.ifrc.org/?campaign=d333c1a4-09a7-...

Episode Notes Hello! Welcome to the first episode of Season 8: The Whole Picture! We're joined today by Marwa Al Ibrahim a program supervisor at Refugee Services of Texas (RST) and, herself, a refugee from Iraq. Jackie, your host, and Marwa, discuss her past life in Iraq, her move to Texas, and current passions and goals she has for her self as a supervisor at RST! Liked this episode? Let us know!...