Want to hear some extraordinary stories of resilience and humanity? Tune in to Seeking Refuge for the human stories of refugees and those working to protect them. Our guests talk everything from going to the International Court of Justice to making cross-genre music, from incredible acts of resilience to the everyday things that make them smile. We also talk issues facing refugees such as education, health care, and legal rights, and we learn about the history of refugees and the current wor ...
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Today, Claire discusses the latest updates on the conflict between Israel and Iran, after Iranian forces were bombed by Israel in Damascus, Syria. This led to a retaliatory attack by Iran towards Israel, and another attack back at Isfahan and Tabriz, Iran. It is possible that there have been more recent updates on this conflict since we wrote this …
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Episode Notes Today, Claire interviewed Amanullah Aziz, the owner of Halal International in Columbia, SC. She discussed Amanullah's journey to Columbia, the international community in Columbia, and the importance of having a diverse staff. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us If you or someone you …
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In today's episode, Claire and Anusha are joined by Dr. Sarah Waheed, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina specializing in South Asian history. Together, they explore the current geopolitical dynamics in Pakistan and their impact on Afghan refugees seeking safety in the country. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and l…
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Today, join us as we travel to the "Ellis Island of the South", Clarkston, Georgia. We are doing a special episode where a few of our members travel to Clarkston to explore the diverse community. Clarkston is considered to be the most diverse square mile in America, with over half the city's residents being foreign-born. We interviewed various refu…
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Today, Shireen discusses updates on Texas' SB 4, which allows for people to be arrested and detained on suspicion of being in the country illegally. In December, the Supreme Court validated the law in a 6-4 decision. But, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated an injunction against the law last week. There are various concerns about this law, …
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In today’s episode, Diana and Jazmine chat with Olha Svieshnikova through her translator, Marina. Olha shares about her journey from Ukraine through various countries before reaching the United States. Additionally, she shares her experiences with starting her small, home-based business in Utah and the importance of supporting refugee owned busines…
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In today's news episode, Claire will discuss the growing unrest in India over the recent enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by President Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party just weeks before elections. With the CAA and the possibility of enacting the National Register of Citizens (NRC), many claim that Muslim immigrants living in Indi…
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Episode Notes In today's episode, Emily and Shireen talk with the Social Enterprise Project, which uses high-quality fashion to enhance and encourage development within Palestinian refugee camps. 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 refu…
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Episode Notes In todas episode, we discuss hostile border policing in Texas and the constitutionality of recent measures. 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 story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@ma…
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In today's episode, we discuss the Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on February 11th, a date that correlates with one of the most-watched annual sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl. 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 story,…
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In this episode, our host Anusha Ghosh is speaking with Ahmad Alzoukani about his experience running his business called Mint Coffeehouse, based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Ahmad will tell us about his experience as a refugee coming to the United States from Syria, due to the impact of the Syrian Civil War. He will also tell us about the growth of his…
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Today, Shireen shares with us the recent court ruling from the case brought to the International Court of Justice by South Africa against Israel. Script: Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Seeking Refuge News. I’m Shireen Kaur, and today we will be discussing the recent court ruling from the International Court of Justice, or th…
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Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Anusha reflects on Seeking Refuge's journey and discusses the podcast's goals for Season 10: to uplift small business owners with an international and refugee background. We cannot wait to share the diverse list of businesses we have been able to interview with! "Hello everyone! My name is…
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Published for the NPR College Podcast Challenge Anusha, Claire, Victoria, and Thrisha (speaking order) come together to discuss the University of South Carolina's response to the Palestinian Humanitarian Crisis. Across campus, students and faculty have felt waves of silence, intimidation, and bias when speaking about Palestine. We discuss USC's res…
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In today's episode, we discuss the rising humanitarian crisis in Syria. Hello everyone, my name is Anusha, and welcome back to Seeking Refuge News. Today, we will be talking about the rising humanitarian crisis in Syria. As international attention centers on the Israel-Gaza crisis, reports indicate an escalation in the bombardment of northwest Syri…
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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.orgA.R.T's Instagram: @…
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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 Uni…
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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…
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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 Ga…
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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 sha…
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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 M…
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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 h…
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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 Jih…
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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 violen…
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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…
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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 clai…
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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/Sum…
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[S8E8] Finding Home with Jawid Danish
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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_…
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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 speaks 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 …
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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 kn…
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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? L…
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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 UsIf you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect …
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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 Progr…
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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 UsIf you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect…
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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.advanci…
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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 UsIf you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefuge…
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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…
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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 ep…
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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-005056010028Syrian Red Crescent - ht…
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[S8E1] New Homes: A Discussion with Marwa Al Ibrahim
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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 s…
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Episode Notes In today’s news episode, we discuss espionage charges dropped by a Greek appeals court against 24 human rights activists involved in rescuing people from migrant boats in the Mediterranean. Liked this episode? Let us know! (It really helps new people find our show) Connect With UsIf you or someone you know would like to share their pe…
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Episode Notes Welcome to our new season: The Whole Picture! Over the past seven seasons, the Seeking Refuge Podcast has focused on highlighting the stories of refugees, researchers, NGO workers and professors in order to inform our viewers about issues that surround displacement. We're so thankful for our past opportunities, but this season we've w…
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Episode Notes In today’s news episode, we discuss the Homes for Ukraine Initiative in the UK which has been flooded with sham sponsorship offers due to a lack of basic vetting checks, putting refugees at risk for exploitation. Liked this episode? Let us know! (It really helps new people find our show) Connect With UsIf you or someone you know would…
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Today, Diana and Rohit speak with Subina, a medical student and the Clinic Coordinator of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Asylum Clinic. They discuss the importance of forensic evidence in asylum cases, challenges the clinic faces, and the role of the group Physicians for Human Rights (PHR). For more information about the Asylum Cli…
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In today's episode Jackie, our host, speaks with Sarah Lewis, the Outreach Coordinator for Lutheran Services Carolinas. They discuss the role of Lutheran Services Carolinas, the impact of religion, the recent outpouring of support from the Carolinian community, and how to get involved. For more information about Lutheran Services Carolinas, visit t…
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[S7E4] Border South: A Review and Discussion of the Documentary and Connections to the South
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Episode Notes Welcome to the fourth full episode of season 7, Roots: A Southern Narrative! In today's episode, Anusha, Emily, and Diana discuss their reactions to the documentary Border South. During this episode, they also address characteristics that connect the south and the unique position of the south with regards to migrants because of its ge…
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Episode Notes Welcome to the third full episode of season 7, Roots: A Southern Narrative! In today's episode, Claire, our host speaks with Matt Vilardebo, a candidate for the House of Representatives representing District 26 about his experiences witnessing refugee camps while in the middle east as well as his opinions on advocacy within the South.…
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Episode Notes In today’s news episode, we discuss the devastating floods in Pakistan, focusing on their impacts on health, food, and the healthcare system. We additionally focus on the cause of such flooding: climate change. Liked this episode? Let us know! (It really helps new people find our show) Connect With UsIf you or someone you know would l…
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Episode Notes In today’s news episode, we discuss the shipment of Venezuelan immigrants from Florida to Martha’s Vineyard by Republican Governor DeSantis, prompting the community to coordinate efforts to aid the migrants. We examine how similar tactics have been used by Republican officials to call attention to what they believe to be failed border…
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Episode Notes Welcome to the second episode of our season 7, Roots: A Southern Narrative! In today's episode, Saanvi, our host, introduces our third Clarkston-related episode! This episode specifically deals with ethnic food stores in Clarkston, GA; the Seeking Refuge team drove down in April and were able to interview some business owners to get t…
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