Refugee Week 2023: Compassion into Action
'Compassion for me is like the sweet fruit of our lives. If I don't feel compassion in my heart, that day, I think to myself, I am a dead person.' (Zahra Shaheer, Refugee Week Ambassador).
Ali and Eli speak to the inspiring and prominent Afghan journalist, Zahra Shaheer, about her career, dramatic evacuation from Kabul and how she is rebuilding her life in the UK. Zahra speaks honestly about the pain of leaving everything behind in Afghanistan, the power of education and how she wants to be a role model for other women. Zahra then takes the presenter's seat and interviews one of her fellow Refugee Week Ambassadors, Teslim Thomas, an LGBTQ+ activist, who talks beautifully about why compassionate is love in action. Lastly Zahra checks in with Lara Deffense, Refugee Week Coordinator about this year's incredible festival and why in 2023 it is needed more than ever. Check out how you can get involved #RefugeeWeek #CompassionIntoAction
Un/Documented is a podcast empowering hidden voices brought to you by the IMIX team.
Presented by Eli Ziai and Ali Ghaderi. Music by Aref Ghorbani @thearefghorbani on Twitter and Instagram @Arefghorbani.official. Edited by Simon Sapper and produced by IMIX.
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Un/Documented
Hear the stories behind the headlines. The news is dominated by toxic talk about immigration, but what about the people who make these journeys themselves? From people who have taken dangerous routes to seek safety, to those campaigning for a better system – these are their experiences in their own words. Journey with us on Un/Documented as we explore how storytelling can drive change and create a narrative of hope. Presented by Eli Ziai & Ali GhaderiMusic @thearefghorbaniEdited by Simon SapperFollow us on Twitter @IMIX_UK or IG @human_journeyshttps://imix.org.uk/
- No. of episodes: 6
- Latest episode: 2023-12-19
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