Articles

Akbar Kurasani

Akbar’s New Inspiration

An Afghan artist’s journey from exile to integration. “Nobody likes to be a refugee, you feel like a yoyo – everybody can play with your life and you are dependent on somebody else's decision..."

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Ismael Cala

Ismael ‘s New Home

TV presenter Ismael Cala never planned to leave Cuba, but when he was told that his show had been cancelled and the authorities were investigating his politics, he decided it was safer to stay in Canada.

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Tan Le

Tan’s Continuing Fight

Tan Le, the Young Australian of the Year for 1998, is a woman who has achieved academic success while at the same time contributing to her community. Her story is one of talent, perseverance and dedication amidst the struggle of being a refugee.

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Jacob

Jacob’s Dream

After the turmoil Jacob has endured, one would think he’d finally be happy to settle down and live a quiet life in Canada. But the selfless 25-year-old man from Sudan has dedicated himself to help others.

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Joseph Nsengiyumva

Joseph’s Return Home

Dr. Joseph Nsengiyumva can’t suppress a smile: "No," he says, "there’s no place like home." And he certainly should know. Because he’s back from a long and harrowing journey from his home in Butare in Rwanda…to Butare. It was a journey that lasted ten long years.

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