Refugee Voices: Syria

According to the UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), there are more than 68.5 million people today who have been forcibly displaced from their homes by conflict. Some of these people have been displaced within their own countries and others have been forced to flee to other countries. Many hope to be able to return home as soon as possible, but the average length of displacement is between 20 and 30 years and some will never return to their country of origin. Despite the challenges, millions of refugees and displaced people work hard to overcome struggles, preserve their culture and identity, and rebuild their lives, often in new places.

Join us for NaTakallam’s Refugee Voices virtual series, as we hear from guest speaker and Syrian refugee Ghaith. The program will also include a Q&A session moderated by Mary Dalsin, Program Associate at GHR Foundation.

Originally from Hama, Syria, Ghaith left his home due to ongoing conflict in the region and now lives in Padua, Italy, where he studies Political Science and International Relations. Ghaith will share his personal story and provide insights into the lives of refugees and displaced individuals from the Middle East.

This program will be presented as a Zoom video webinar.

Presented in partnership with GHR Foundation and NaTakallam.