Seeking Refuge

Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Diana and Thrisha introduce our theme, Deconstructing "The Wall", where we dive into the complexities of the US-Mexico Border. Tune in as we explore the history, policy, and human stories behind it. 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Diana Clark (Host) Thrisha Mote (Host) Saanvi Somani Liam Ogden Emily Jensen Maggie Austin Molly Mims Miranda Borland Angela Fang

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 script, so we encourage our listeners to stay up to date on this conflict until we are able to give another update. 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Shireen Kaur (Script Writer) Claire Mattes (Host/Editor) Yatin Nerella (Researcher)) Thrisha Mote Anusha Ghosh Victoria Halsey Saanvi Somani Rohit Swain Liam Ogden Kat Wyandt Jazmine Rathi Emily Jenson Caroline Lochner Charlie Winston Diana Clark Josh Evans Maggie Austin Molly Mims Miranda Borland Music: Opening Track: Ketsa- Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below- Never Forget This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Host), Diana Clark (Editor), Victoria Halsey, Saanvi Somani, Anusha Ghosh, Emily Jensen, Yatin Nerella, Thrisha Mote, Shireen Kaur, Liam Ogden, Molly Mims, Kat Wyandt, Jazmine Rathi, Charlie Winston, Josh Evans, Maggie Austin, Miranda Boland Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Host), Claire Mattes (Host), Diana Clark (Editor), Victoria Halsey, Saanvi Somani, Emily Jensen, Yatin Nerella, Thrisha Mote, Shireen Kaur, Liam Ogden, Molly Mims, Kat Wyandt, Jazmine Rathi, Charlie Winston, Josh Evans, Maggie Austin, Miranda Boland Music: Opening/Closing Track: Mram Mram by Shamali Afghan https://youtu.be/asuIGm-xInU?si=0uQ4S6_K570yUIPg This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 refugee and immigrant-owned businesses, and learned about what life is like for people resettled in Clarkston! 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Host) Claire Mattes (Host) Victoria Halsey (Host) Saanvi Somani (Host) Emily Jensen (Editor) Yatin Nerella Thrisha Mote Shireen Kaur Liam Ogden Kat Wyandt Jazmine Rathi Charlie Winston Josh Evans Miranda Boland Maggie Austin Molly Mims Diana Clark Music: Opening Track: Ketsa- Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below- Never Forget

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, one of these includes the constitutionality of the law considering immigration is under the jurisdiction of the federal government. 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@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugeepodcast https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ Our Team:  Claire Mattes Shireen Kaur (Host) Anusha Ghosh Thrisha Mote Yatin Nerella Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Charlie Winston Caroline Lochner (Researcher) Jazmine Rathi (Editor) Kat Wyandt Josh Evans (Script Writer) Liam Ogden Maggie Austin Molly Mims

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 businesses. Check out her food @HeartofUkraineStore on Instagram! 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugeepodcast https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ Our Team: Claire Mattes Shireen Kaur Anusha Ghosh Thrisha Mote Yatin Nerella Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark (Host) Saanvi Somani (Editor) Emily Jensen Charlie Winston Caroline Lochner Jazmine Rathi (Host) Kat Wyandt Josh Evans Liam Ogden Maggie Austin Molly Mims Music: Opening Track: Ketsa- Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below- Never Forget

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 India will now be turned into refugees, with more barriers for reentry into the country. Sources: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/12/why-is-indias-citizenship-amendment-act-so-controversial https://theintercept.com/2020/01/30/india-citizenship-act-caa-nrc-assam/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/modi-government-announces-citizenship-amendment-act-rules-4-years-after-bill-was-passed/article67939010.ece Script: Hello everyone, I'm Claire Mattes and you're listening to Seeking Refuge News. Protests have erupted in India after the Indian Government announced on Monday that the Citizenship Amendment Act, or CAA, which was passed in 2019 but not not enforced, will now be brought into effect. The CAA will come into force on the eve of elections, and is India's first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and other refugees. This act has brought about critique from many student groups throughout the country, as well as human rights groups and state government leaders. So, why is this act so controversial? According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata party, the goal of the CAA is to help the persecuted. An article from the intercept states, “that he has framed the CAA as a noble effort to welcome Hindus who are oppressed in neighboring Muslim-majority countries.” However, the intricacies of the law make it clear that it will prevent many Muslim refugees from entering India. Before the law was passed, all foreign nationals must spend 11 years in India before gaining citizenship eligibility. Now, the CAA will expedite this process to only 5 years for certain groups fleeing persecution who arrived before December 31, 2014. These groups are Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Christians, Parsis, and Sikhs seeking asylum from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. According to Aljazeera, Muslim asylum seekers will still need to wait 11 years, and, unlike other religious groups, will be required to have valid documentation to justify their presence. This means that once they reapply for citizenship through the online portal provided by the government, they will become refugees, and in order to reenter, many will need the proper documentation, which is unlikely that they will have.  Additionally, the passage of the National Register of Citizens, which is designed to deport people without the proper papers, is leaving very few options for Muslim asylum seekers. Although the law is only in effect in the northeast state of Assam, many fear it will become a nationwide policy. With these two policies combined, the country would be able to deport all “illegal” immigrants, and only allow reentry to Hindus, Sikhs, Parsis, Buddhists, Jains, and Christians, according to Aljazeera.  Modi has denied any wrongdoing, but many critics have noted the previous anti-Muslim actions this year, such as the move to strip Kashmire of autonomy back in August of 2023, and a long history of violence and breaches of international law in the six detention centers located in Assam, where majority Muslim asylum seekers are being held, says the Intercept. The Hindu writes that West Bengal Chief Minister says the CAA would take away rights and lead people to detention camps, later stating, “Those who are being asked to apply, the moment they apply, from becoming citizens they will become illegal refugees. What will happen to your properties, your jobs and the studies of your children? Everything will be declared illegal.”  These actions have drawn criticism from all over the country, with hundreds of thousands of protestors, majority being students. However, the intercept noted that some students were protesting against the snti-Muslim policies, while other were protesting the expedited process for any group of immigrants. According to Aljazeer, Many are regarding the actions of the BJP as unconstitutional, citing article 14 of the constitution. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. Human Rights Watch has also declared this discriminatory against Muslims. We will be sure to keep you updated on the latest news regarding refugees worldwide. Thank you for listening, and we'll see you again on Seeking Refuge News. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! 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. https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Writer, Producer) Shireen Kaur Anusha Ghosh Thrisha Mote Yatin Nerella Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clarke Saanvi Somani Emily Jenson Charlie Winston Carolina Lochner Jazmine Rathi Kat Wyandt Josh Evans Liam Ogden Maggie Austin Molly Mims

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 refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh Claire Mattes (Editor) Yatin Nerella Thrisha Mote Victoria Halsey Shireen Kaur (Host) Saanvi Somani Rohit Swain Liam Ogden Kat Wyandt Jazmine Rathi Emily Jensen (Host) Diana Clark Charlie Winston Music: Opening Track: Ketsa- Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below- Never Forget

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@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Diana Clark Anusha Ghosh Shireen Kaur Jazmine Rathi Thrisha Mote Claire Mattes (Editor) Victoria Halsey (Producer) Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Yatin Nerella Rohit Swain Liam Ogden (Scriptwriter & Editor) Kat Wyandt (Host)

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, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Diana Clark (Researcher) Anusha Ghosh (Script Writer) Shireen Kaur (Host) Jazmine Rathi (Editor) Thrisha Mote (Publisher) Claire Mattes Victoria Halsey Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Yatin Nerella Rohit Swain Liam Ogden Kat Wyandt HOW TO HELP: Donate: Doctors without Borders (medical clinics, sanitary supplies, water): https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/rr-donate-onetime-web?source=ADU2011U0W46&gl=1_m5hw3n_ga_MTMzMDQyOTEzNy4xNzA4MjczMTE4__ga_C7EW6Q0J9K_MTcwODI3MzExOC4xLjEuMTcwODI3MzE3NC40LjAuMA Palestine Children's Relief fund (humanitarian and medical aid): https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general Call your representatives: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/urgent-tell-congress-to-stop-fueling-violence/?sourceid=1002378.&emci=71faf7ea-3877-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&emdi=a8b69195-4177-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&ceid=247005 Email your representatives: https://afsc.org/action/call-cease-fire-and-humanitarian-access-gaza-now Boycott Israel-supporting companies: https://bdsmovement.net/get-involved/what-to-boycott

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 business, what kind of events they do, and his goals for the future. 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Host) Claire Mattes (Editor) Yatin Nerella (Producer) Thrisha Mote Victoria Halsey Shireen Kaur Saanvi Somani Rohit Swain Liam Ogden Kat Wyandt Jazmine Rathi Emily Jensen Diana Clark Music: Opening Track: Ketsa- Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below- Never Forget

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 the ICJ, regarding the genocidal actions committed by Israel in Palestine. For context, South Africa brought Israel to the ICJ on December 29th, 2023, accusing Israel of intending to commit a genocide against the people of Palestine. In this 84 page document, it was argued that Israel's action in Gaza intended to destroy “a substantial part of the Palestinian national, racial, and ethnic group.” This is a direct violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention, says foreignpolicy.com. One of South Africa's lawyers, Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, stated, “The intent to destroy Gaza has been nurtured at the highest level of state.” Within this filing, South Africa lists eight actions against Palestinians in Gaza that are genocidal in nature. (Foreignpolicy.com) (1) Killing Palestinians, including children, in large numbers, (2) Causing serious bodily and mental harm to Palestinians, including children, and inflicting on them conditions of life intended to bring about their destruction as a group, (3) Causing mass displacement and expulsion of Palestinians from their homes, alongside the large-scale destruction of homes and residential areas, (4) Depriving Palestinians of access to adequate food and water, (5) Depriving Palestinians of access to adequate medical care, (6) Depriving Palestinians of access to adequate shelter, clothes, hygiene, and sanitation, (7) Causing destruction of life for the Palestinian people, (8) Imposing measures intended to prevent Palestinian births.    Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned South Africa's allegations on Tuesday, calling them “atrocious and preposterous. Israel is expected to argue this on Friday. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has already written, “Israel is at war with Hamas, not with the people of Gaza…it is committed to conducting its operations in accordance with international law … and wishes no harm to Palestinian civilians anywhere.”  On January 26th, however, the ICJ has found it is "plausible" that Israel has committed acts that violate the Genocide Convention and that they must ensure “with immediate effect” that Israeli forces do not commit any of these acts, according to NPR. Additionally, the court voted 15-2 that Israel must take all measures to stop anything in relation to genocide in Gaza, and voted 16-1 that Israel must prevent and punish those involved with inciting genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza strip. (NPR) Another 16-1 vote ensured the provision of “urgently needed humanitarian aid and basic services.” Israel has now received 30 days to report back on the measures that they have been told to move forward taking. Benjamin Netanyahu does not find this ruling appealing, saying, “LIke every country, Israel has an inherent right to defend itself.” He goes on to reject the ruling, “The vile attempt to deny Israel this fundamental right is blatant discrimination against the Jewish state, and it was justly rejected... We will continue to do what is necessary to defend our country and defend our people." Considering this is the second time a state has ever tried to litigate the charge of genocide to another state (the first time against, Myanmar, who promptly ignored the ruling), there are many uncertainties to how this ruling will be enforced, or if it will be at all.  Considering that the United States is Israel's closest ally, they would likely veto any attempt to impose sanctions at the U.N. Security Council. This, however, could come at the cost of international goodwill and possibly economic sanctions from individual states, according to NBC news. The United States has repeatedly reiterated its stance that the accusations against Israel are unfounded. Washington's own calls for the minimization of civilian harm and increasing humanitarian assistance are consistent with Friday's ruling. NBC further states, “The U.S. recognizes that the court plays a vital role in the peaceful settlement of disputes,” and a State Department spokesperson said, “we will continue to monitor this proceeding as it moves forward.” Of course, the U.S. government's history of support for Israel makes any intervention or “peaceful settlements” unlikely.  Here in the U.S., there are groups combating the governments role in Israel genocide. TIME stated on January 25th that a federal court case has been filed against President Biden and two U.S. cabinet officials for “allegedly being complicit in Israel's genocide against Gazans.” This was filed by Palestinian human rights groups and the nonprofit Center for Constitutional Rights. TIME said, “Defense for Children International-Palestine v. Biden seeks to stop the U.S. from supporting Israel, which plaintiffs say has cost them the lives of family members, and will be heard in Oakland California. Our Seeking Refuge news team will work to keep our listeners updated on these trials as they progress. Thank you so much for listening and we will see you next time on Seeking Refuge News.  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@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Researcher) Claire Mattes (Script Writer/Editor/Publisher) Shireen Kaur (Host) Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Yatin Nerella Thrisha Mote Rohit Swain Jazmine Rathi Liam Ogden Kat Wyandt

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 Anusha Ghosh, and I am the Vice President and Secretary of Seeking Refuge, a podcast sharing the stories of refugees and migrants. Today, we are so excited to announce our 10th season's theme: "Ventures: Supporting Refugee-Owned Businesses." Seeking Refuge Podcast is dedicated to creating a platform that uplifts the voices of refugees, migrants, and activists. Our team and listening community have grown tremendously since our first season, and as we look back on our impact, we are honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with so many remarkable people across the world and share rich stories of creativity, entrepreneurship, education, and advocacy. As we have grown, Seeking Refuge has had the ability to expand on its outreach capabilities, ensuring that we are able to maintain relationships with the people that we interview, whether that includes connecting USC students to refugee-founded non-profits or fundraising for a refugee program's afterschool system. We want to continue to use this platform to support those making strides in the field of forced displacement. Thus, that is how our topic of “Ventures: Supporting Refugee-Owned Businesses” was born. Our season is dedicated to interviewing small business owners who have an international and refugee background where we will converse about their life and passions and highlight their business for our listeners to support. We have arranged for a diverse list of business owners to interview with us, and we cannot wait to share some of these wonderful interviews with our Seeking Refuge community. Our first episode will be February 5th. If you have thoughts on this upcoming season, or want to get in touch with us for any reason, please email us at seeking refuge podcast AT gmail dot com. You can find us on social media AT refuge podcast on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. This show is produced by undergraduate students at the University of South Carolina. The creator of this episode is me, Anusha Ghosh. Our executive producers are Claire Mattes and Victoria Halsey. As always, thank you so much for listening, and we'll see you in the next one." 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (creator) Claire Mattes Victoria Halsey Jazmine Rathi Shireen Kaur Thrisha Mote Rohit Swain Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Shireen Kaur Archana Ramesh Yatin Nerella

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 response through a variety of topics, ranging from one-sided statements by USC administration to hate incidents experienced by Palestinian students on campus. Our discussion sparks many questions related to democracy, advocacy, and the role of universities in times of genocide. 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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (writer, host, editor) Claire Mattes (writer, host) Shireen Kaur Rohit Swain Emily Jensen Diana Clark Thrisha Mote (host) Victoria Halsey (host) Saanvi Somani Yatin Nerella Jazmine Rathi This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 Syria by Syrian government forces and their Russian allies. Al Jazeera notes on November 14, 2023 that the attacks in October which are concentrated on cities and villages in the countryside of Idlib and Aleppo, have resulted in the deaths of 66 civilians, including 23 children, and the injuries of 270, 79 of whom are children, as reported by a Syrian volunteer emergency rescue group. Opposition leaders and emergency volunteers point out that Russia and the Syrian regime are exploiting the world's distraction to intensify their campaign in northwest Syria. The motive is to exert pressure on Turkey and Syrian opposition factions, regarding issues such as the opening the international road between Syria and Turkey. AP News notes the Syrian government, backed by Russia, intensified its northwest campaign following a drone attack in the government-held Syrian town of Homs, one of Syria's deadliest attacks in years. David Carden, the U.N. deputy regional humanitarian coordinator for Syria says, “We're at the most significant escalation of hostilities since 2019. What Syrians want above all is to return home to their homes, but right now they do not feel safe to do so.” Humanitarian agencies and rights organizations have documented strikes hitting hospitals, schools, and other civilian infrastructure, further exacerbating the dire situation in Syria's 13-year conflict, which has so far claimed the lives of over half a million people. The increased violence in northwest Syria has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of individuals being displaced. According to a report from the REACH initiative published on November 14, 2023, 84,093 individuals departed from 58 communities, with 71% returning to their communities during the assessed period of October 3 from October 17. Simultaneously, 55,157 individuals arrived in 135 communities, but only 11,981 returned to their previous communities. The situation has sparked the largest outburst of violence in the Greater Idleb region since 2019, with airstrikes and shelling causing massive numbers of civilian casualties and displacements. Furthermore, according to Al Jazeera on November 15, 2023, in a significant development, France has now issued arrest warrants for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, his brother, and two other high-ranking officials, following a criminal investigation into the use of banned chemical weapons against civilians in Syria. The warrants are related to chemical attacks in the town of Douma and the district of Eastern Ghouta in August 2013, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 people. Thank you so much for listening, and we will see you at the next episode. 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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (creator), Claire Mattes (researcher), Shireen Kaur, Rohit Swain, Emily Jensen, Diana Clark, Thrisha Mote, Victoria Halsey, Saanvi Somani, Yatin Nerella, Jazmine Rathi

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@artforrefugees.org 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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes, Shireen Kaur, Rohit Swain, Emily Jensen, Diana Clark (Host), Anusha Ghosh, Thrisha Mote (Producer), Victoria Halsey (Editor), Saanvi Somani, Yatin Nerella, Jazmine Rathi

Today, our hosts, Emily Jenson 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 ethnographic methods to look at the experience of resettlement from the perspective of refugees, as well as the current immigration system in the United States and its effectiveness. Liked this episode? Let us know! Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, and review us in the comments below. If you'd like to get in touch with us, email us at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or at our University of South Carolina email address, SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast   Our Team: Emily Jenson (Co-Host), Saanvi Somani (Co-Host), Claire Mattes (Editor), Jazmine Rathi (Producer), Thrisha Mote, Diana Clark, Victoria Halsey, Shireen Kaur, Rohit Swain, Anusha Ghosh.

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 her organization on college campuses, as well as the impact it has had on the students involved. Order Diya's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711440/american-refuge-by-diya-abdo/ Check out ECAR's website: https://everycampusarefuge.net/# 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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Host), Shireen Kaur (Editor), Rohit Swain, Emily Jensen, Diana Clark, Anusha Ghosh, Thrisha Mote, Victoria Halsey, Saanvi Somani, Yatin Nerella, Jazmine Rathi (Producer)

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 carried out one of the deadliest bombings yet. (Al Jazeera) On Tuesday, October 31st, Israeli forces began the bombing of Jabalia refugee camp, killing over 50 and injuring hundreds, and was followed by five more air raids that all hit residential areas of the camp. These actions sparked backlash from many Arab Nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and the UAE. The air raid on Tuesday was followed by another bombing on Wednesday, the second blast destroying over 20 buildings, according to the Washington Post. These air raids came amid Israeli's bombing of the Gaza Strip, which has so far killed 10,022 people, including more than 4,104 children, since the fighting began on October 7th, according to Palestinian authorities. Over 70% of the deaths are reported to be women and children, says CNN. For context, Jabalia Refugee Camp is a densely populated area that was established after the Arab-Israeli War of 1948, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were expelled from their homes that became a part of the newly established State of Israel and were later denied return. Now, the area is composed of crowded shops, apartments, and houses packed so close together that the streets in between them are barely wide enough for a car to pass, according to CNN. People living in close quarters like this makes missiles even more detrimental to the camp. There is now a massive crater in the center of the camp, and the injured are looking for a safe place to go. According to a statement by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the initial airstirke was “successful” in killing several members of Hamas, including Ibrahim Biari, whom Israel describes as one of the Hamas commanders responsible for the attacks on Israel on October 7th. Several sources report the Israeli military announcing that the attacks killed him, however, Hazzem Qassem, a spokesperson for Hamas, has denied the presence of any senior commander and deemed this claim “an Israeli excuse for killing civilians.” This back and forth has been very common in the weeks following the Israeli offensive in Gaza, with claims of Hamas commanders hiding in hospitals, ambulances, and residential areas, while Hamas claims this is not the case. It is becoming increasingly hard for the international community to discern what is the truth. However, one reaction from the international community is becoming more prevalent, and that is, even if there are senior Hamas commanders hiding among citizens, does that warrant airstrikes on the whole areas, killing and endangering more women and children? The answer would be no, according to international law. The United Nations Human Rights Office has weighed in, saying that these attacks on Jabalya, “could amount to war crimes” considering “the high number of civilian casualties and the scale of the destruction,” which was reported by CNN's social media. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres (goo-tersh), said in a statement that he was, “deeply alarmed by the intensification of the conflict.” International humanitarian law, he said, “is not an a la carte menu and cannot be applied selectively.” (Washington Post). The news is developing rapidly in Gaza, therefore many of the numbers and figures we've used could already be outdated, so we encourage our listeners to do their research and stay up to date on the current events in the region. We will do our best to continue to report on this news as the situation progresses. Again, I'm Anusha, and thank you for listening to Seeking Refuge News. 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Scriptwriter) Shireen Kaur Anusha Ghosh (Host/Editor/Publisher) Thrisha Mote (Researcher) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Shireen Kaur Yatin Nerella

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, visit his website here: https://www.komeilzarin.com/ Also see Komeil's Instagram: @komeil.zarin Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee or refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Co-Host), Thrisha Mote (Co-Host), Emily Jensen (Editor), Diana Clark (Producer), Claire Mattes, Rohit Swain, Shireen Kaur, Victoria Halsey, Saanvi Somani, Archana Ramesh, Jazmine Rathi

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 Islamic Jihad group originating out of Palestine, on October 7th - 5,791 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed. Gaza is an area where almost half of the population are children. Thus, as a result of the deadly airstrikes, the Israeli government has murdered 2,360 children so far. As reported by Reuters, in one day, on October 23rd, Israel launched over 400 airstrikes, killing more than 700 Palestinians, the highest death toll in a day so far. Israel says that this airstrike killed Hamas commanders, hitting militants as they were preparing to launch rockets toward Israel and striking command centers and a Hamas tunnel shaft. Ammar al-Butta, a survivor of an airstrike, says that there were about 100 people in his area, including many who had come from Gaza City, which Israel has ordered civilians to evacuate. Ammar further notes, “They were sheltering at our home because we thought that our area would be safe. But apparently, there is no safe place in Gaza.” 13 people from his family have died due to the aforementioned airstrike. On October 18th, there was a deadly airstrike on the al-Ahli hospital that killed nearly 500 people, as noted by Aljazeera. The Health Ministry in Gaza says it was Israel, and Israel says it was by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad who misfired a rocket. There have been multiple conflicting reports on who is to blame. The United Nations is now urging Israel to allow more aid to reach Gaza. Currently, the Israel blockade of food, travel route, supplies, etc. is worsening the already critical condition of the area. Dr. Rick Brennan, WHO Regional Emergencies Director, stated, “We are on our knees asking for that sustained, scaled up, protected humanitarian operation.” A Gaza Health Ministry spokesperson has said that all hospitals in Gaza are now running out of fuel to power their electricity generators, leaving them unable to treat severely injured patients. More than 40 medical centers in the area have ceased operations. Without an end to the deadly blockade, thousands more Gaza residents will die as a result of the continued airstrikes. On October 23rd, two Israelis kidnapped by Hamas were freed. According to AP News, one of the captives noted that on the way to her prison, she was beaten with sticks, bruising her ribs and making it difficult for her to breathe. In the prison, she notes that her treatment and conditions were clean and she had access to medical care and food. Currently, the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK support Israel and its right to defend itself. During the Cairo Peace Summit, many Arab countries expressed anger toward Israel, including countries who were once close allies to Israel such as Egypt. Many Arab countries demonstrate hesitancy to accept Palestinian refugees. They fear that if Palestinians leave, they will never be allowed to return - an event that occurred in the 1948 war when Palestinians fled as Israel colonized the area. Protests have erupted in all corners of the world in support of Palestine alongside protests in support of the Israeli state. Such protests have resulted in violence across oceans. On October 16th, 2023, PBS reports on the story of a six-year-old boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume, a Palestinian American 6-year-old boy in Illinois, was stabbed 26 times by his family's landlord in a hate crime relating to the current Israel-Palestine development. Samantha Woll, a Jewish leader dedicated to building ties between young Muslims and Jews, was murdered outside of her home in Detroit on October 21st, according to NDTV. A suspect has not been named yet. 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Host) Shireen Kaur (Researcher) Anusha Ghosh (Scriptwriter/Editor/Publisher) Thrisha Mote Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Shireen Kaur Archana Ramesh Yatin Nerella This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 Spacetoon Channel in 2001, but has now developed her art by exploring different styles and themes. This episode will touch on her work advocating for Syrian children, her new focus on psychological issues and trauma in art, and her own personal experiences and their impact on her work. To view an art piece of Diala's, navigate to the link below: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyMKvmsrRB6/?hl=en To buy her most recently published book, navigate to the link below: https://shop.correctiv.org/en/sas_blog/2069d88c82d34234bbcc3b03083a0854 Diala's general links: Instagram: @dialabrisly Website: https://inspire.gallery/artists/diala-brisly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dialabrisly/ 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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Emily Jensen, Claire Mattes (Host & Reviewer), Rohit Swain, Diana Clark (Editor), Anusha Ghosh (Host), Shireen Kaur, Thrisha Mote, Victoria Halsey, Saanvi Somani, Archana Ramesh. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 escalating with a surprise attack by Hamas launched out of Gaza, a Palestinian exclave, early last week. Israeli military forces are still battling members of Hamas that are holed up in several locations. These events are not random; they stem from a much larger conflict and are part of an ongoing war in the region that has gone on for decades. This conflict can be traced back to the Balfour Declaration, established in 1917, committing the British government to create an “establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.” This led to a mass Jewish migration to the area for the next 20 years, many of whom were escaping Nazism in Europe, and resulted in the displacement of many Palestinians. These conflicts continued to emerge in 1948, 1967, 1989, and 1993. Over 1000 Hamas militants opened fire on citizens and soldiers, taking over 130 men, women, and children hostage and asking in return for their release the thousands of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Nearly 700 people have been killed in Israel, gunned down in towns, along highways, and hundreds were shot at a music festival in the desert. AP News states that “The Islamic Jihad group has said it launched the attack in response to mounting Palestinian suffering under Israel's occupation and blockade of Gaza.” Citizens from several different countries are still unaccounted for or have been reported dead since the attack, including Canada, the Philippines, Italy, the UK and the US. These recent events are causing mass displacement in the region, and creating more danger for the refugees already displaced here. After a series of retaliatory Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, there have now been more than 900 reported dead in Gaza, including 260 children, with many Palestinians now fleeing to U.N. shelters in numbers between 140,000-200,000. Airstrikes also targeted the Al-Shati and Jabalia refugee camps on Monday, according to CNN, and killed a large number of people according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. As the conflict worsens and the death toll rises, people with a current refugee status in the region are in extreme danger, and many citizens that are now displaced will enter refugee camps in the region. Seeking Refuge News will keep posting updates on the situation as it progresses. This is Claire Mattes, and thank you for listening to Seeking Refuge News.  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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Researcher/Scriptwriter/Host) Shireen Kaur Anusha Ghosh (Editor/Publisher) Thrisha Mote Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Shireen Kaur Archana Ramesh Yatin Nerella This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 includes projectile launchings, mass shootings, torture, rape, and extortion and has been occurring since March of 2022, continuing to this day. 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Host) Shireen Kaur (Researcher/Scriptwriter) Anusha Ghosh (Editor/Publisher) Thrisha Mote Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Shireen Kaur Archana Ramesh Yatin Nerella This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 effect them. 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes Victoria Halsey Anusha Ghosh Shireen Kaur Thrisha Mote Rohit Swain Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Shireen Kaur Archana Ramesh Yatin Nerella This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 due to conflict or repression, while the Israeli government recognizes them as economic migrants. This plan could include nearly 25,000 African migrants, and has raised questions about international law and their right to seek asylum. The Aljazeera Article about these events can be found here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/3/israels-netanyahu-calls-for-immediate-deportation-of-eritrean-refugees 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Script Writer) Shireen Kaur (Researcher) Thrisha Mote (Host) Claire Mattes (Editor) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Shireen Kaur Archana Ramesh Yatin Nerella This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6_Oix_xFnI9k3pbf2wWuA 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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Emily Jensen, Claire Mattes, Rohit Swain, Diana Clark, Esha Hegde, Anusha Ghosh (Host, Editor, and Producer), Shireen Kaur, Thrisha Mote, Jackie Burnett, Victoria Halsey, Saanvi Somani, Maeve Smith (Host), Yatin Nerella (Reviewer) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.amazon.com/Long-Way-Home-Jawid-Danish/dp/1398465380/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=QA6XIU1E6K2X&keywords=long+way+from+home+jawid+danish&qid=1684709316&sprefix=long+way+from+home+j%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1 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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Emily Jensen, Claire Mattes, Rohit Swain, Diana Clark (Host), Esha Hegde, Anusha Ghosh (Host), Shireen Kaur, Thrisha Mote, Jackie Burnett, Victoria Halsey (Editor), Saanvi Somani, Maeve Smith, Yatin Narella

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 more about the Zalli twins and to contact them, visit https://www.thezallitwins.com/ . Their book is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Good-Morning-Hope-Refugee-Heartbreak-ebook/dp/B0BLT9BP7H. 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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Emily Jensen (Host), Claire Mattes (Editor), Rohit Swain (Producer), Diana Clark, Esha Hegde, Anusha Ghosh, Shireen Kaur, Thrisha Mote, Jackie Burnett, Victoria Halsey, Saanvi Somani, Maeve Smith, Yatin Narella

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 refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Rohit Swain (Host) Diana Clark (Editor) Esha Hegde (Proof/Editor) Anusha Ghosh Claire Mattes Shireen Kaur Thrisha Mote Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Victoria Halsey Saanvi Somani Maeve Smith Yatin Narella This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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! Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee or refugee activist story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://twitter.com/refugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Host and Editor) Claire Mattes (Reviewer) Shireen Kaur Diana Clark Rohit Swain Thrisha Mote Emily Jensen Esha Hegde Jackie Burnett Victoria Halsey Claire Mattes Saanvi Somani Maeve Smith Yatin Nerella Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Esha Hegde Saanvi Somani Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Shireen Kaur Thrisha More Yatin Narella Anusha Ghosh (Host) Esha Hegde (Proofing) Ketsa: Where are We https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Above_and_Below/Where_We_Are_Medium_-_Thoughtful_E This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 Refugee Empowerment Program, please visit https://repmemphis.org or follow @901empowerment on Instagram. You can find the Amazon wish list for the afterschool snack program at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IK7XH57C5EY4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex 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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Esha Hegde Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh (Host) Emily Jensen (Editor) Jackie Burnett (Publisher) Shireen Kaur Thrisha Mote (Host) Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Head News Writer/Host) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark (Editor) Esha Hegde (Researcher) Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Shireen Kaur Thrisha Mote Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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.linkedin.com/in/aydazugay/ 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@mailbox.sc.sedu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Host), Shireen Kaur, Diana Clark, Rohit Swain, Thrisha Mote, Emily Jensen, Esha Hegde, Jackie Burnett, Victoria Halsey (Editor), Claire Mattes, Saanvi Somani, Maeve Smith, Yatin Nerella Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Head News Writer) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Esha Hegde (Host) Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Shireen Kaur Thrisha Mote Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 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@mailbox.sc.sedu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Host), Shireen Kaur (Editor), Diana Clark (Producer), Rohit Swain, Thrisha Mote, Emily Jensen, Esha Hegde, Jackie Burnett, Victoria Halsey, Claire Mattes, Saanvi Somani, Maeve Smith, Yatin Nerella Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 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@mailbox.sc.sedu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Diana Clark (Co-Host & Editor), Rohit Swain (Co-Host), Thrisha Mote (Co-Host), Emily Jensen (Producer), Esha Hegde, Jackie Burnett, Victoria Halsey, Claire Mattes, Anusha Ghosh, Emily Jensen, Saanvi Somani, Shireen Kaur Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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-ed11-a2da-005056010028 The White Helmets - https://whitehelmets.org/en/ 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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Head News Writer/Host) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey (Producer) Diana Clark Esha Hegde Patrick Anderson Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh (Editor) Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Hunter Mattes Shireen Kaur Thrisha Mote Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q

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! 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@mailbox.sc.sedu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team for this episode: Jackie Burnett (host), Esha Hegde (editor), Victoria Halsey (editor).

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 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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Head News Writer) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Esha Hegde Patrick Anderson Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Hunter Mattes Shireen Kaur (Editor) Thrisha Mote (Host) Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 wanted to broaden the horizons of the conversations we're having and sharing with you all by sharing stories of resiliency that go past displacement. The guests on are our show are so much more than their stories of displacement and we wanted to showcase that by sharing our guests hobbies, interests, and passion projects! We hope you enjoy our new season! Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! (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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast  https://seekingrefugepodcast.wixsite.com/homepage (website) Music: Woods by: Hawkins https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hawkin/Woods/Woods/ no changes or editing to the song were made. Creative Commons License Information: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Host: Jackie Burnett (co-producer) Editor: Esha Hegde (co-producer)

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 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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Head News Writer/Host) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey (Editor) Diana Clark Esha Hegde Patrick Anderson Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh (Scriptwriter) Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Hunter Mattes Shireen Kaur (Scriptwriter) Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 Clinic or to get in contact with them, visit their website muscphr.org. 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@mailbox.sc.sedu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Diana Clark (Co-Host), Rohit Swain (Co-Host), Emily Jensen (Editor), Esha Hegde (Producer), Jackie Burnett, Victoria Halsey, Claire Mattes, Anusha Ghosh, Emily Jensen, Saanvi Somani, Hunter Mattes, Shireen Kaur Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 their website lscarolinas.net. To contact Sarah Lewis, you can email her at slewis@lscarolinas.net. 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@mailbox.sc.sedu, or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Jackie Burnett (Host) Victoria Halsey (Editor) Diana Clark (Producer) Esha Hegde Claire Mattes Rohit Swain Anusha Ghosh Emily Jensen Saanvi Somani Hunter Mattes Shireen Kaur Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 geographic location. This documentary was previously highlighted in the the episode "A Discussion of Hostile Terrain With John Doering-White," where we had the opportunity to speak with the co-producer. Like this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave a Review Below! Our Team: Anusha Ghosh (Interviewer), Diana Clark (editor), Emily Jensen (editor), Esha Hegde, Jackie Burnett, Saanvi Somani, Victoria Halsey, Claire Mattes, Hunter Mattes, Samuel Rodriguez Music: Ketsa: Where We Are Ketsa: Never Forget This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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. This episode has been specially put together to highlight election day which is approaching! Like this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave a Review Below! Our Team: Claire Mattes (Interviewer), Esha Hegde (editor), Anusha Ghosh (editor), Jackie Burnett, Sanvi Somani, Diana Clark, Victoria Halsey, Emily Jennsen, Hunter Mattes, Samuel Rodriguez Music: Ketsa: Where We Are Ketsa: Never Forget

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 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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Head News Writer/Host) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey Diana Clark Esha Hegde Patrick Anderson Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh (Scriptwriter/Editor) Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Hunter Mattes Shireen Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 policies of the Biden administration and the legality of such transports. 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: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Claire Mattes (Head News Writer/Host) Rohit Swain Victoria Halsey (Writer) Diana Clark Esha Hegde Patrick Anderson Saanvi Somani Anusha Ghosh Emily Jensen Jackie Burnett Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)

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 their perspectives and stories. Hope you enjoy! 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 connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Websites Referenced https://www.clarkstonga.gov/interesting-facts Our Team Saanvi Somani (Host, Editor, Interviewer) Jackie Burnett (Producer) Anusha Ghosh (Interviewer) Aidan Thomason (Interviewer) Esha Hegde Claire Mattes Diana Clark Victoria Halsey Rohit Swain Anusha Ghosh Emily Jensen Hunter Mattes Music Opening Track & Transitions: Ketsa - Where We Are (http://bit.ly/2nKJWaW) Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget (http://bit.ly/2nNfw7Q)