Author: splashesofsi
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Tansima
Tansima, a 28-year-old elected deputy bloc leader at the world’s largest refugee settlement housing 620,000 inhabitants, is advocating for enhanced street lighting to improve safety and accessibility. Highlighting the significance of lighting for safer trips to latrines and extended operating hours for shops, Tansima’s initiative reflects the broader empowerment of Rohingya refugee women in Bangladesh.…
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Ella
Ella, a primary school teacher, and her children, Zlata and Matvii, hail from Katyuzhanka, a village situated 60 kilometers north of Kyiv, Ukraine. Their village was among the initial areas seized during the comprehensive invasion. Witnessing the terrifying sight of planes and tanks, Ella knew she had to move her family to safety, particularly for…
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Esmael
In February 2020, Esmael Borhani, his wife Anisa, and their two children embarked on a new journey to the United States, unprepared for the cold weather and snowfall they encountered upon arrival. After living as refugees in Sri Lanka for nearly five years due to fleeing conflict and unrest in Afghanistan, their wardrobe was ill-suited…