Podcasts about syrian refugees

Mün is a Syrian refugee, an ex-muslim and a future special education teacher. She is a survivor of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and rape. Mün happens to fall into the small percentage of statistics where all her abusers have always been women. Mün's name is inspired by the great moon. She chose it 5 years ago, when she decided to cut ties with her family and forge a new free life that she gets to architect.Instagram: me.lo.piensoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mun.xvii.

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Since the fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's regime last December and an increasingly virulent debate on immigration in Germany, many exiled Syrians there are wondering about their future. Some are already packing their bags to return home, while others are eagerly awaiting the resumption of direct flights between Berlin and Damascus so that they can visit their families, but have no intention of returning to live in Syria. More than a million Syrian refugees call Germany home, with many of them having rebuilt their lives there. FRANCE 24's Louay Ghabra, Sébastien Millard, Anne Mailliet and Nick Holdsworth report.

Since 2011, some 1.5 million Syrians have found refuge in Egypt, where they have succeeded in creating new lives for themselves. But two months after the fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, many are ready to return to their largely destroyed country. FRANCE 24's Nuria Tesón and Edouard Dropsy report.

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Mock interview with a Syrian refugee living in California.

Mock interview with a Syrian refugee living in California.

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The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is being viewed as an opportunity by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to return millions of Syrian refugees amid growing public resentment. However, it remains uncertain whether those who have built new lives in cities like Istanbul are prepared to return. Syrian refugee Hasan Sallouraoglu and his family have carved out a new life in Istanbul with a thriving pastry shop in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli district, home to around 60,000 Syrians.With Assad gone, the question of whether to return to Syria now looms. "It's been 10 years, and my shop has been open for the last eight years. We can start a shop there in Syria, too," explained Sallouraoglu.However, Sallouraoglu, with an ironic smile, acknowledges returning to Syria is a hard sell for his family. "There is not much excitement in my family. We see the news and we see that our country is completely destroyed on the ground. Ninety percent of it has been destroyed, so we need time to think," said Sallouraoglu.Across the road from Sallouraoglu's pastry shop, the owner of a clothes shop, Emel Denyal, is considering returning to her home in Aleppo but says such a move could mean breaking up her family.Nostalgia"We are all thinking about returning. But the children aren't interested. They love being here. They want to stay here," said Denyal. 'We still feel nostalgic for our land. We are still missing Syria because we were raised in Syria," added Denyal, "The Syrian generation growing up in Turkey doesn't think about going back. The elderly and my husband are considering returning, but my children aren't. Can we find a solution?"Since Assad fled Syria, Turkish authorities claim about 35,000 Syrians out of the nearly four million living in Turkey have gone home.The Refugee Association in Sutlanebeyli provides assistance to some of Istanbul's 600,000 Syrian refugees. Social welfare director Kadri Gungorur says the initial euphoria over Assad's ousting is making way to a more pragmatic outlook."The desire to return was very strong in the first stage but has turned into this: 'Yes, we will return, but there is no infrastructure, no education system, and no hospitals,' said Gungorur.Gungorur says with only 12 families from Sultanbeyli returning to their homes, he worries about the consequences if Syrians don't return in large numbers. "If the Syrians do not return, the general public may react to the Syrians because now they will say that 'Syria is safe. Why don't you return?'"Over the past year, Turkish cities, including Istanbul, have witnessed outbreaks of violence against Syrians amid growing public hostility towards refugees. Turkish authorities have removed Arabic from shop signs in a move aimed at quelling growing resentment made worse by an ailing economy.Concerns for womenTurkish presidential adviser Mesut Casin of Istanbul's Yeditepe University claims the government is aware of the Turkish public's concern.   "We all saw the civil war in Syria. Four million immigrant people in Turkey and that has brought a lot of problems in Turkey ...even criminal actions. There's also the problem of border security. Turkish public opinion is opposed to the Syrian people today," said Casin.Erdogan is promising to facilitate the quick return of Syrian refugees. However, such aspirations could well be dependent on the behaviour of Syria's new rulers,"The Syrians you have in Turkey are mostly women and children. So it has to be a government and administration friendly to women and children, specifically women," says analyst Sezin Oney of the independent Turkish news portal Medyascope. "But we don't know with these, Islamist, jihadist groups. Will they be really friendly towards these othe groups? So I don't see the return of the Syrians who are in Turkey, really," added Oney.Erdogan is pledging that the return of the Syrians will be voluntary. However, analysts suggest more decisive action may be necessary, as the Turkish leader knows if the refugees do not return home quickly, it could have political consequences.

This is a pivotal moment in Syria, the abrupt end of a brutal dictatorship that killed and tortured thousands and terrorized Syrian society. The Assad regime also suppressed speech, and we're now seeing a surge in independent reports on the news and social media. The big question is what happens next? And what does this change mean to the region? In this episode, we welcome back Zaina Erhaim to share her perspective on the sudden fall of the Assad regime, and what's ahead for Syria. Zaina is an award winning Syrian journalist, who is widely recognized for her commitment to ethical reporting and amplifying marginalized voices. She began her career reporting on the civil war in Syria, but fled to the UK after both the Assad regime, and opposition forces threatened her life. Zaina Erhaim is the managing editor of Jeem, and a communications consultant. Note: This interview was recorded on December 22, 2024. On December 30, Syria's transitional government appointed Maysaa Sabrine as head of the Syrian central bank, the first woman to hold the role. Listen to our 2022 episode with Zaina Erhaim, Decolonizing international journalismMore from Zaina Erhaim on Syria after Assad:New York Times Opinion | Al-Assad Is Gone, and One Idea Fills My BrainNew Internationalist: Where to now for Syria's women? Al Jazeera's The Listening Post: Images and narratives of Syria's historic moment ABOUT THE SHOW The Making Peace Visible podcast is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin, with help from Faith McClure. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.orgSupport our work Connect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleX (formerly Twitter) @makingpeaceviz We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!

Helen Pidd speaks to her former lodger, Yasser, a Syrian refugee contemplating moving back home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Martin Daubney: Every Syrian "Refugee" Must Go Home. Deportations, Islam & Cousin Marriage On today's #NCFDeprogrammed, GB News's @MartinDaubney says every Syrian refugee must go home. He joined @Harry_pitt & @Con_Tomlinson to discuss deportations, Islam & cousin marriage.

The fall of the Assad regime has put the migration issue back in the limelight in Europe, with a number of European countries, including Greece, announcing they were freezing asylum applications for Syrians or suggesting it's time they prepare to return home. Many are pointing out that these reactions seem premature, however, as Syria's future remains uncertain, and many Syrian refugees have put down roots in their new countries. Eleni Varvitsioti, the correspondent for Greece and Cyprus at the Financial Times, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Europe's reaction to Assad's fall and its impact on the continent's ongoing migration debate.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:‘We need time': Syrians in Europe resist calls to return homeSeveral EU nations and the UK pause asylum claims from SyriansSyrian refugees in Europe are not about to flock homeMitsotakis to visit Lebanon on MondayGreece to buy artillery systems from Israel and drones from US, officials say

If you're confused by what's happening in Syria, this episode of "The Quad" is for you!Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum sits down with Syrian freedom activist Mzahem Alsaloum to unpack what's happening in Syria exactly following the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. Alsaloum tells the harrowing and inspiring story of his escape from Syria and his hopes for the future.Learn about key players calling the shots in Syria and how Israel and America should approach the situation for the best possible outcome. Mzahem has a surprising assessment of Syrian rebel leader Mohammad al-Julani that you do not want to miss!Subscribe now to JNS TV:Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish world!Latest news: Get in-depth analysis at https://bit.ly/jewish_news_serviceSubscribe for more: Never miss a story - sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNSSupport our work: Your donation helps JNS fight for accurate headlines: https://bit.ly/Support_JNS

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PREVIEW: SYRIA: GERMANY: Colleague Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute examines the challenges the millions of Syrian refugees now face in Europe  (Germany) and the Levant -- go home or stay? More tonight 1910 Damascus

The UK government has announced it is suspending Syrian asylum claims, after the fall of the decades-long Assad regime. So, what will happen to the Syrians who have made the UK their home? The Guardian's John Harris hears from one woman settled in Yorkshire. And political correspondent Kiran Stacey joins us to talk through what Rachel Reeves's spending review reveals about Labour's priorities. This year the Guardian and Observer's annual charity appeal is asking for your support to help individuals whose lives have been turned upside as a result of conflict. We're partnering with War Child and MSF to help support individuals affected by the horrors of war, providing assistance from emergency aid to psychological support. Plus, we've also teamed up with Parallel Histories who help schools teach children about contested conflicts. If you can, please donate now at theguardian.com/donate24. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Many Syrians who have lived in Turkey for years are eager to return home to Syria. But others say an evolving security situation and financial concerns are giving them pause. Meanwhile, governments across Europe have paused asylum applications submitted by Syrians. Also, a new report by the OECD finds that reading and math scores for adults in most of the world's high-income countries have declined during the past decade. And, the Arctic tundra is now releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than it stores. Plus, a man from New Zealand who doesn't speak Spanish has won the Spanish Scrabble championships.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air.We want to hear from you! Donate today and let us know why you listen to The World!

Euphoria is turning into despair for many Syrian refugees in Europe. Days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, several governments have paused Syrian asylum applications. How does this affect their status? Will they be forced to return home? In this episode: Louise Calvey, Executive Director, Asylum Matters. Bushra Alzoubi, Syrian Refugee and Human Rights Activist. Daniel Sohege, Specialist in International Refugee Law and Protection. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

The nearly 14-year war in Syria forced more than six million people to flee the country.With the fall of the Assad regime, Syrians are now facing several scenarios.  Many are returning home, while others are still waiting to see how things unfold or even leaving the country.Amid the rapidly changing situation, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, continues to help Syrians – whether internally displaced persons or refugees – as they face both the winter season and uncertainty on the ground.For more on this, UN News's Nancy Sarkis spoke to Rula Amin, UNHCR Senior Communications Advisor.

The regime of President Bashar al-Assad crumbled in rapid fashion as rebel groups challenged his power. Assad is now in exile in Russia and the rebels have taken control of the capital, Damascus. Now displaced Syrians, some of whom have been out of the country for over a decade, are returning home. Our correspondent in Lebanon spoke to some returning Syrians.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has destroyed many lives and livelihoods, including those of Syrian refugees sheltering in Lebanon. That led to a steady flow of refugees trying to return to Syria. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports on the people desperate to cross the border. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has destroyed many lives and livelihoods, including those of Syrian refugees sheltering in Lebanon. That led to a steady flow of refugees trying to return to Syria. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports on the people desperate to cross the border. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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As the war in Lebanon grinds on, some 1.3 million people have now fled intense Israeli bombardment up and down the country, according to the authorities.This includes a significant number of Syrian refugees, who've already had to flee over a decade of civil war in their own country.Reaching Syria is by no means easy, because of the very real risk of bombing at border crossing points; and then there's the question of how safe it is to return to Syria's towns and cities.With more on this – and how the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is helping returnees at Lebanon's borders in cooperation with the Syrian Government – here's Rula Amin, Senior Communications Advisor for UNHCR, speaking to UN News's Nancy Sarkis.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a massive influx of Syrian refugees returning back to Syria because of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.

To tell the stories of Syrians living in the world's largest refugee camp, Karen Fisher collected their recipes. For Kim-Joy, one of The Great British Bake Off's most memorable contestants, baking isn't just about flavor or cuteness — it's also about mental health. Julie Guthman critiques tech entrepreneurs whose proposed food system "fixes" ignore the underlying problems they claim to address. Alvaro Bautista recovers more than half of his date harvest, which perished in last year's rain, while Companion, a new restaurant in Venice, opens with a Quarter Sheets alum.

Maya Ghazal joins us live from the UK, in between her flying trainings, and shares her background from fleeing war-torn Syria to becoming a licenced pilot in the UKAlex of House of Social has the tips you need for your business to thriveWe get the latest in the fight against Alzheimer's disease from Dr Derk Krieger, Consultant of Neurology at Fakeeh University Hospital Discussing online market places with Your Bazaar's Robbie KennedyAnd would you track your partner? Clinical Psychologist Dr Thoraiya Kanafani tells us what it means if you do or you don't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Hani Dajani talks to music duo, Shkoon, about their journey and how their music has a strong cultural impact, addressing themes of identity, displacement, and hope. We also talk about Shkoon's music incorporates elements of Arabic folk songs, Sufi poetry, and classical music, combined with modern electronic beats. Shkoon is made up of duo Ameen Khayer and Thorben Heller. Ameen Khayer, originally from Syria, fled to Germany due to the Syrian civil war. He brought with him a deep connection to the traditional music of his homeland, which greatly influences Shkoon's sound. Thorben Heller, with a background in classical and jazz music, contributes his knowledge of Western music theory and electronic production. We thank Marsm.ca for supporting this episode and helping amplify all kinds of Arabic music.

Lebanon says at least ten people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the southern city of Nabatieh. Israel said it was targeting a Hezbollah weapons depot. Lebanese media say Hezbollah has fired more than forty rockets into northern Israel in retaliation. We have an interview with Lebanon's health minister, Firass Abiad. Also in the programme: Doctors in India go on strike in protest at the rape and murder of a junior doctor in a hospital last week; and the London play that reflects on the legacy of rock legend, Janis Joplin.(Photo: A man inspects the scene at an industrial area hit by an airstrike in Wadi Al Kfour, Nabatieh province, southern Lebanon, 17 August 2024. Credit: EPA)

Terry Lowry is a prolific composer, conductor, Steinway artist, and host of the podcast Tone Poem. With over 200 compositions to his name, he has performed across North America and Europe and leads several ensembles, including the Carroll Symphony Orchestra. He co-founded Musical Overture, an online music platform, and is deeply involved in music therapy and education programs in his community. Learn more about Terry's work at musicaloverture.com.In this episode, Seth, Allyson, and Terry discuss:The analogy between conducting and teaching, focusing on how both roles involve knowing the material, empowering others, and facilitating a conducive environment for learning or performance.Terry's journey into music and conducting, starting with his childhood experiences performing with his father and leading an instrumental ensemble at a young age.The creation and impact of Musical Overture, a platform connecting musicians worldwide, and the development of Gig Room, a revolutionary tool for real-time online music collaboration.The groundbreaking e-concerts hosted using Gig Room, including performances with musicians from different continents and the story of a Syrian refugee who transformed her life through music.The future of music education and performance with projects like the Stars Align initiative, aiming to connect people globally through live virtual music experiences.Key takeaways:Conducting and teaching share similarities in preparation, communication, and fostering a collaborative environment.Musical Overture and Gig Room bridge geographical gaps, enabling musicians to collaborate and perform together in real time.Technology like Gig Room can enhance music education by providing opportunities for virtual rehearsals and performances, leading to greater confidence and preparedness among musicians.Innovative projects like Stars Align demonstrate the potential of virtual platforms to create large-scale, impactful musical events that unite people worldwide.Learn more:Visit Musical Overture to explore the platform and Gig Room.Watch the documentary “Hear Us” on Apple TV and Amazon Prime to learn about the world's first e-concert and its impact.Subscribe to the podcast to hear more inspiring stories from educators and industry professionals leveraging technology in virtual learning.About the hosts:Seth Fleischauer is dedicated to exploring the intersection of education and technology through insightful conversations with experts and practitioners in the field of live virtual learning.Allyson Mitchell is an enthusiastic co-host who brings energy and curiosity to discussions, highlighting the transformative power of innovative educational tools and methods.Tami Moehring is a seasoned educator and podcast host who excels in creating an inviting atmosphere for guests. Her warm introductions and keen interest in educational innovation make her a valued voice in discussions about the future of education.Host Links:1. Browse amazing virtual learning opportunities at Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell's CILC.org2. Seth Fleischauer's  Banyan Global Learning helps schools leverage technology for teacher and student wellness including AI literacy PD for teachers and, for students, live virtual learning experiences in Character Education: banyangloballearning.comSubscribe to Why Distance Learning for more engaging interviews and insights into the evolving landscape of virtual education. Available on all major podcast platforms. Visit Be Podcast Network to learn more about the network and discover other educational podcasts.

Hundreds of rioters were arrested at the start of July after angry mobs in Turkey vandalised cars and shops belonging to Syrian refugees. Fuelled by reports that a Syrian man had assaulted a young girl, nationalist Turks violently protested about their government's alleged inaction towards the Syrian refugee crisis in their country. But it's part of a much wider story. Earlier this week, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the most direct statements yet that he's willing to reinstate ties with Syria's Bashar Al Assad. This shift in tone would mark a breakthrough since Ankara and Damuscus severed diplomatic ties following Syria's 2011 uprisings and subsequent civil war. Today more than 3 million Syrians who fled the violence and crackdowns at home reside in Turkey. But growing discontent and xenophobic sentiments toward them, alongside the possibility of normalised relations with Assad, have led to fears that refugees might have to return to a divided and dangerous Syria. For insight into what's going on and what may happen next, host Nada AlTaher speaks to The National's Istanbul correspondent Lizzie Porter, Senior Researcher at TRENDS Research and Advisory Serhat Cubukcuoglu and Syria analyst Sam Heller.

A wave of anti-Syrian violence in Turkey has resulted in unprecedented retaliatory protests and attacks on Turkish military bases in northwestern Syria. At the same time, Turkey is seeking to normalize relations with the government of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. What does it mean for millions of Syrians in Turkey? In this episode:  Sinem Köseoğlu (@sinemkoseoglu), Al Jazeera Turkey Correspondent  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, and Sonia Bhagat with Amy Walters, Duha Mossad, Veronique Ishaya, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, David Enders and our host Malika Bilal. The Take production team is Amy Walters, Ashish Malhotra, Catherine Nouhan, Chloe K. Li, David Enders, Duha Mosaad, Khaled Soltan, Manahil Naveed, Marcos Bartolomé, Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker.  Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Inspired by a true story, "Ghost Trail" introduces us to the clandestine groups tracking down Syrian war criminals in Europe. Director Jonathan Millet joins us to talk about how he constructed an espionage film with amateur spies at its centre, and we discuss the long road to justice for the millions of Syrians devastated by the horrors of 13 years of war. Film critic Lisa Nesselson also takes us through Kevin Costner's passion project, "Horizon", as the first chapter of his four-part epic opens in French cinemas. Plus we get a rundown of the best road movies on show at the Cinémathèque Française.

Dr. Marie Wilson reflects on her time as Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, Danny Ramadan shares what it was like to seek refuge and search for acceptance in Canada, an exploration of the literary scene in Kilworthy Tanner, and more.

Vanessa Bassil is the founder and president of the Media Association for Peace, and has personally trained journalists and journalism students in Lebanon and other countries in the Middle East. She is currently in graduate school at the University of Bonn in Germany, working towards a PhD in Peace Journalism. Peace Journalism, the guiding practice behind Media Association for Peace, (MAP) is when editors and reporters make choices—of what to report, and how to report it—that create opportunities for society at large to consider and value non-violent responses to conflict. Growing up in an insulated Christian community in the wake of the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990), Vanessa never had the opportunity to meet a Lebanese Muslim. As a rookie journalist, instead of working inside of one of her country's ethnic media silos, she chose independence. She was drawn towards peacebuilding, and would report on camps that brought together groups of Sunni and Shia Muslims and Christians in the mountains. With the founding of MAP in 2013, Vanessa created a space where journalists learn to report on Lebanon's divisive issues – including an economic crisis, the difficulties of hosting Syrian refugees, and LGBTQ rights – in ways that are nuanced and depolarizing. Watch videos produced by MAP to break stereotypes about Syrian refugees (Arabic with English subtitles)The Genius Syrian RefugeeMyassar, the Woman Who Never Gives UpThe Robot TeamWatch Vanessa Bassil's webinar presentation to learn more about MAP (about 15 minutes)To learn more about Peace Journalism, listen to our episode with Steven Youngblood, founding director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University, and now Making Peace Visible's Director of Education.  ABOUT THE SHOW Making Peace Visible is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin, with help from Faith McClure. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.org Support this podcast Connect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleX (formerly Twitter) @makingpeaceviz We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!

Send us a Text Message."Lina Altaan Al Hariri is a triple major at URI graduating this spring (gender and women's studies / global language and area studies - Arabic / political science).She did her senior project on the resettlement of Syrian refugees here in Rhode Island, a story of resilience and progress. She is one herself."Lina joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her work.Support the Show.

Filmmaker Sam Kadi joins moderator Juan Campo, professor of religious studies at UC Santa Barbara, for a discussion of the film Lamya's Poem. Together, they consider how the film employs magical realism to interweave scenes from the lives of contemporary Syrian refugees with the experiences of 13th century poet Rumi. Kadi discusses the uses of animation in crafting a fantastical world, and shares perspectives on the important role of music, a conversation that continued with input from composer Christopher Willis, who was in attendance for the screening. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39479]

Filmmaker Sam Kadi joins moderator Juan Campo, professor of religious studies at UC Santa Barbara, for a discussion of the film Lamya's Poem. Together, they consider how the film employs magical realism to interweave scenes from the lives of contemporary Syrian refugees with the experiences of 13th century poet Rumi. Kadi discusses the uses of animation in crafting a fantastical world, and shares perspectives on the important role of music, a conversation that continued with input from composer Christopher Willis, who was in attendance for the screening. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39479]

Five years after arriving in Canada under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resettlement program, 50% of Syrian refugees are still reliant on social assistance. Plus, Liberal MP and former justice minister David Lametti has resigned his seat and is leaving politics. And the United Kingdom has paused free trade deal talks with Canada. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 6, 2023 a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and northern Syria. Registering 7.8 in magnitude, and affected an estimated 15 million people. Though no damage occured, the earthquake itself was felt all the way into Lebanon. Many of the families we were already serving had family members directly affected. By the grace of God and the compassionate heart of our investors, Heart for Lebanon's warehouse in the Bekaa Valley was fully stocked with blankets, coats, and other survival essentials. Within days we were able to mobilize these items so that they could reach families most in need. Some families moved to Lebanon after their homes were completely destroyed and we have been serving them with Jesus Christ's love. Almost one year after the earthquake we take a look back at those horrifying first days, pray for those who are still struggling because of the loss of family members or homes, and praise God that over and over He has allowed us to be prepared to meet needs of people in desperate need with God's message of hope.

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While Scotland has been a beacon of hope for many Syrian refugees, resettlement can create a grievous sense of loss and emptiness for many.Associate Professor Fawad Khaleel of Edinburgh Napier University and Dr Alija Avudukic of Al-Maktoum College, Scotland, UK, examine the challenges faced by people from Syria, who experienced forced displacement from their home country due to war and were re-placed in Scotland.  The original research is still under review and will be published soon. Follow Dr Khaleel on LinkedIn

Got any goals for 2024? We do! Our target for this year is to reach 4,500 families in Lebanon with the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ in our unique, relational way. We are also looking to add more value to our investors in the rest of the world through prayer support and helping provide planned/estate giving to your family and church. Because it's not just about how you add value to the ministry but how we can help you reach your God-sized, Kingdom-minded goals in life.If your New Year's resolution is to get more involved in what God is doing around the world, you can start here by...joining our prayer team at heartforlebanon.org/prayersigning up for email updates about the ministry at heartforlebanon.org/emailsignupinvest in the ministry at heartforlebanon.org/donatesubscribing to this podcast!

Dr. Monzer Shakally, DDS is a newly practicing dentist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shakally was born and raised in Damascus, Syria until the age of 17 when he was exiled out of his country and forced to become a refugee in Cairo, Egypt. He was later relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, where he finished his last year of high school, and went on to the University of Iowa for his Bachelor's of Science in Evolutionary Biology and minor in international relations. He remained in Iowa City for another 4 years until he graduated with a DDS from the same school. Dr. Shakally is passionate about organized dentistry and is a member on the Council on Government Affairs for the Arizona Dental Association. He recently was recognized as a LEAD Program Graduate, a program that prepares new dentists for roles of leadership in the profession. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

We are on Mission because God has a mission, a purpose. Missional Leadership is just one part of that.Our goal is to disciple men and women who are prepared to disciple others. We work diligently on preparing leaders who are after God's own heart; servant missional leaders. For disciples to be reproducible, leadership development is essential. Heart for Lebanon is committed to raise up a new generation of leaders who are equipped and capable to lead in good times and in times of crisis. As far as the future of Lebanon is concerned, when properly trained, these Missional Leaders will fill the leadership void in Lebanon and the Middle East through a worldview of faith in Jesus.

For eight years, the NewsHour has been running a series called Desperate Journey tracking major events in migration across the world. Much of the time, we're reporting on tragedies but occasionally there's a glimpse of light. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from southern Germany where a Syrian refugee just became a city's mayor at a time when anti-immigrant sentiment is on the rise. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Congress has a June deadline to raise the debt ceiling, but there's a tense political standoff to be settled. It's not the first time something like this has happened. In 2011, Republicans were also trying to secure spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. NPR's Ron Elving joins us. And, the Syrian refugee crisis has been going on for 12 years now, and it hasn't shown many signs of improvement. Political violence and natural disasters have forced more than 14 million Syrians out of their homes. Cate Blanchett — actor and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees goodwill ambassador — discusses her recent trip to Jordan and meetings with Syrian refugees. Then, gun violence and mass shootings are daily occurrences in the U.S., but new research shows that rates of gun violence differ across the country. Colin Woodard, researcher and director of the Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island, joins us.