In this episode, I sit down again, with my co-founder of Allies to Refugees to continue exploring our journey supporting displaced communities. We reflect on our work in Afghanistan and Syria, sharing the challenges, obstacles, and moments of connection that shaped our understanding of what it means to stand alongside people navigating unimaginable hardships. Our conversations delve into the realities refugees face and how those experiences have profoundly impacted our approach to advocacy and action.

Our initiatives were not just about education- they were about offering dignity, opportunity, and hope in spaces that had been deeply affected by conflict and displacement. We discuss how even small interventions can ripple outward and how listening to the voices of those affected remains central to our work.

Beyond the projects themselves, we reflect on the prejudices and societal barriers that refugees and migrants face daily. From discrimination to systemic challenges, these experiences shape lives in ways that are often invisible to the outside world. We discuss what it takes for the global community to confront these biases, learn from these stories, and begin cultivating leadership that is grounded in empathy, accountability, and justice.

Finally, we share some of the personal takeaways from visiting these different areas of the world- the stories, moments, and lessons that continue to influence how we approach our work. And, as a special note, we close the episode with some very exciting news that we can’t wait to share, so stay tuned until the end!

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